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Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Here's what's happening in Round Rock today.
First, today's weather:
Sunny, breezy and mild. High: 69 Low: 59.
Here are the top stories today in Round Rock:
- Three new commercial projects have been filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The projects are South Mays Street gateway enhancements, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store renovations and Round Rock gas station construction. The cost and timeline of the projects is subject to change. (Community Impact Newspaper)
- Round Rock's child portraiture, Once Upon A Storybook Studio, has been recognized for its charitable donations. Jennifer Gomez opened the portraiture with the aim to make children feel special through magical landscapes. Once Upon a Storybook Studio and Gomez have donated hundreds of experiences to local fundraisers. (Community Impact Newspaper)
- In the market for a career change? Take a look at this list of employers seeking candidates in and around Round Rock. Full and part time positions are available. (Round Rock Patch)
Today in Round Rock:
- School Health Advisory Committee Meeting At The Round Rock Opportunity Center Department (6:00 PM)
- Historic Preservation Commission Meeting At The City of Round Rock (6:00 PM)
- Virtual Teen Book Club (ages 13-18) At The City of Round Rock Parks and Recreation (6:30 PM)
From my notebook:
- Round Rock Police Department shares inspiration from Martin Luther King Junior. (Facebook)
- Are you an entrepreneur with a killer business plan? Enter the Biz.ability Business Plan Competition, running now through March 31! The grand prize is a package worth $10,000, sponsored by Dell Technologies, HEB, The Round Rock Chamber, and more! (Facebook)
- Round Rock ISD reminds the community that starting Jan. 24 students can enjoy in person or online after school classes. Click to register! (Instagram)
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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next 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.
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