🌱WilCo Shelter Closes Until 2022 + RRISD Aquatic Center

Round Rock TX

30 December, 2021

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Hello, neighbors! It's me again, Meagan Falcon, your host of the Round Rock Daily. The new year is around the corner, and we are in for a chilly 2022. To prepare for the days ahead, we will continue to share what you need to know on what's open/closed and where to celebrate in Round Rock. But first, here's everything you need to know about what's happening today. First, today's weather: Clouds giving way to some sun. High: 77 Low: 64. Weekly forecast: Fog may develop early Thursday across the Coastal Plains. 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 in Round Rock today: Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter will be closed through Jan. 2 due to severe staffing shortages. From Dec. 22 to Dec. 31, the shelter's service center will not accept any lost animals brought in by members of the public or any owner surrenders. Other services at the shelter will also be limited. (Round Rock Patch)Here's a selection of national retail stores and chain restaurants that will be open on New Year's Day in Round Rock. (Round Rock Patch) One of Round Rock ISD's 2018 bond projects, a $16.4 million aquatic practice center on the Cedar Ridge High School campus, is expected to be completed by March or early April.(Community Impact Newspaper) Round Rock High School will host a tantalizing holiday tournament this week. In the process, the school will honor William Roberts, a beloved coach at Round Rock who died in 2018 at the age of 40. (Austin American-Statesman) Austin-Travis County is moving back to stricter Stage 4 COVID-19 guidelines as omicron variant cases continue to surge statewide ahead of the new year. (Austin Patch)Today's Round Rock Daily is brought to you in part by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) From my notebook: Little Free Library: "A whole lot of books can fit in #LittleFreeLibrary charter 106457 in Reading, Massachusetts! #littlefreelibrariesofinstagram #littlelibrary #LFL #takeabookleaveabook #sharebooks #lendinglibrary #bookexchange #bookbox #bookstagram" (Instagram) Round Rock, Texas – City Government: "COMING SOON! 🚨🏢 The Depot Townhomes are officially beginning construction. This is a catalyst-type development for Downtown Round Rock and will include 80 townhomes with floor plans ranging from two to four bedrooms." (Facebook) Round Rock Police Department: "New year. New you. Now hiring for Police Officer (Lateral). For more info, visit JoinRoundRockPD.com/apply" (Facebook) Williamson County and Cities Health District: "CDC has updated the isolation and quarantine guidance for people who tested positive for COVID-19." (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] Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with 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: "We pass through this world but once." — Stephen Jay Gould via BrainyQuote.com