Round Rock Mayor Reveals Health Issues

ROUND ROCK, TX — The mayor recently revealed the extent of his health issues that have caused him to miss meetings this month.

Mayor Pro Tem Writ Baese read a statement from Mayor Craig Morgan during the Oct. 24 city council meeting. In it, Morgan said a mass in his back has prevented him attending council meetings as he recuperates from surgery.

“While traveling earlier this month, I began to experience pain in my back to the point I had difficulty walking and needed assistance boarding my flight home," Morgan wrote. "After seeing my doctor upon returning to Round Rock, we discovered a mass in my spine. I underwent surgery on Friday, Oct. 11, where doctors removed the mass. I am doing well, but remain in recovery at St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center while awaiting results on the pathology of the mass."

Baese will assume Morgan's primary duties in his absence, Morgan said.

Morgan declined to provide further details: "I will share more information about my prognosis as it becomes available. Until then, I will be focused on my recovery and will not be making any further public statements.”

To read Morgan's full statement, click here.