🌱 City Council Election Filing + TDEA Lifetime Achievement Award

Good morning, Round Rock! Here's everything you need to know to get this Thursday started. Here's everything you need to know today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Cloudy. High: 40 degrees Low: 25 degrees.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Round Rock today:

1. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation has published a list of new commercial projects in Round Rock. The new projects include the construction of Dance Spot and the South Mays Street gateway renovation. Click to take a look at the cost and timeline for each project. (Community Impact Newspaper)
2. The filing period for the May 7 Round Rock City Council election has officially opened. The council seats that are up for election this year include Places Two and Six. The filing window will remain open to prospective candidates through Feb. 18, 2022. (Community Impact Newspaper)
3. The Texas Dance Educators Association has named Round Rock ISD Dance Educator and Fine Arts Coordinator Marla Valk as their 2021 TDEA Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. The award was given in recognition for her contributions to further dance education during her 25-year career. She has taught at Westwood High School for 25-years while serving all 55 Round Rock ISD schools as Fine Arts Coordinator. (Round Rock ISD News)

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Today in Round Rock:

• Babytime (Birth – 12 months) At The Round Rock Public Library (9:30 AM)
• Toddlertime (Ages 18 – 36 months) At The Round Rock Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Preschool Storytime (Ages 3 – 5 years) At The Round Rock Public Library (10:30 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The City of Round Rock reminded residents to be prepared for winter weather by remembering the "4 P's: people, pets, pipes, [and] plants." (Twitter)
• Round Rock ISD shared information on how to order free at-home COVID tests. Click to order yours. (Twitter)
• Round Rock Police Department shared important phone numbers to have on hand during our upcoming winter weather. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.