🌱 NYE Fireworks Safety In RR + Austin Metro Rent Spiked In 2021

Round Rock TX

29 December, 2021

1:19 AM

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Hello, people of Round Rock! It's me again, Meagan Falcon, your host of the Round Rock Daily. We have three more days left of 2021, which means we have a lot to cram in before we welcome in a new year. With that in mind, here's everything you need to know. First, today's weather: Low clouds may break; warm. High: 79 Low: 56. This week's forecast: Quite unseasonably warm weather will close out 2021. A pattern of mainly night into morning low clouds and fog giving way to afternoon sunshine can be expected. A weak cold front Wednesday will bring temporarily drier air Wednesday afternoon. A much stronger front is forecast Saturday evening into Saturday night, bringing much colder temperatures and windy conditions to all areas on Sunday. Here are the top 5 stories today in Round Rock: Some people may like to ring in the New Year with the bang of fireworks, but in Round Rock, there are restrictions. Here's what to know. (Round Rock Patch) In 2021, the average cost for a one-bedroom in the city of Austin was $1,747, according to a rent report by Apartment Guide. That's almost a 30 percent (29.23 percent) jump from 2020. (KVUE.com) A woman who was repeatedly punched and dragged by police officers in Austin in October during a trespass call that was recorded on cell phone video has sued the city, claiming excessive force. (KXAN.com) The Travis County Sheriff's office has issued a warrant for a 25-year-old transient man who is suspected of killing a Manor man on Dec. 14. (North Austin-Pflugerville Patch) After a mass shooting that injured 14 people and killed one person on Austin's 6th Street over the summer, Austin police plans to roll out an initiative to keep the popular tourist destination safe. (KEYE TV CBS Austin) Today's Round Rock Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. From my notebook: Shadow Cats: "Only a few days left and while this giving season is coming to a close, the cat's needs never stop. All donations to Shadow Cats One Life Fund up to $10K will be tripled!" (Facebook) Round Rock, Texas – City Government: "Sometimes the truth hurts. 🤷‍♂️" (Facebook) Round Rock Public Library: "January 2023, here we come! The new library is well underway and the progress is astounding. When you next come to visit, be sure to check it out! The library building itself is on the left, and the parking garage is on the right." (Facebook) Williamson County and Cities Health District: "The CDC recommends #COVID19 vaccination for all children and teens age 5 and older. Learn more about getting your child a safe, effective, and free #vaccine" (Facebook) Sam Bass Fire Department: "Alright everyone. We have all trained for this. Winter is coming! Lows could be in the teens on Sunday night (1/2/2022). See the temperature maps below. #winter #prepared #firefighter #wilcostrong" (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Ring In the New Year With 15 Percent Off Beautiful Blooms From FTD! (December 31) Add your event Loving the Round Rock Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected] Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday! See you all tomorrow morning for another update. Your friendly neighborhood journalist, Meagan Falcon Meagan covers local news for Patch in Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander and Pflugerville. About Meagan: I was born and raised in Corpus Christi and spent three years covering breaking news and things to do in South Texas before I moved to the Austin Metro. When I am not reporting the news, I am enjoying a good book, tending to my garden and spending time with my pup. I am a green thumb novice so if y'all have gardening tips, I would love some. Quote of the Day: "Great minds have purposes; others have wishes." — Washington Irving via BrainyQuote.com