🌱 Entrepreneur Contest + Human Trafficking Prevention Month

Hey, neighbors! It's me again, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Round Rock Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Considerable cloudiness. High: 57 Low: 42.

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Here are the top three stories today in Round Rock:

1. The Round Rock City Council is considering a memorandum to return treated wastewater to Lake Pflugerville. This memorandum will be a nonbinding agreement that holds no associated costs and serves as a feasibility study. The effluent wastewater is currently treated and either reused or dumped directly into Brushy Creek, according to Utilities officials. (Community Impact Newspaper)
2. The Round Rock Public Library will host a contests for entrepreneurs with a $10,000 grand prize. Competitors will need to create a business plan that details their company structure, goals and plans for the future. Plans must be submitted no later than Mar. 31, 2022. Workshops will also be provided to help competitors develop their plans. (Austin American-Statesman)
3. The City of Round Rock seeks to bring awareness during National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. A 2017 study estimated that 313,000 victims of human trafficking reside in Texas. The city has compiled a list of resources for victims to utilize and can be found at the link provided. (City of Round Rock)

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Today in Round Rock:

• 2nd Impression Print Show At The Round Rock Arts Downtowner Gallery (12:00 PM)
• City Council Meeting At Round Rock City Hall (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The City of Round Rock shared beautiful images of Brushy Creek at Veterans Park on the outskirts of historic downtown. Click to take a look! (Facebook)
• Williamson County and Cities Health District urges all eligible residents in the community to get their COVID vaccines. (Facebook)
• Meet your neighbors today at Round Rock New Neighbors January Coffee Time! This non-profit social club for women has over 165 members from Round Rock and surrounding communities. RSVP and contact Jan Percy for the address if you would like to attend. (Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! I'll see you around.

— 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.