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- Why a Jarrell traffic stop turned into a shooting investigation
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- Tuesday: Low clouds, with a high of 60 and low of 52 degrees.
- Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 65, low: 60.
- Thursday: Sunny and breezy, with a high of 75 and low of 36 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Jarrell police officer shoots man after high-speed chase (cbsaustin.com) — A Jarrell police officer shot and wounded a 20-year-old driver Sunday night after a high-speed chase that began near Ronald Reagan Boulevard and I-35 and continued through a construction zone. Police say the man fled a traffic stop, drove erratically, and ignored commands before being shot once, then taken to a hospital in stable condition. The Texas Rangers and Bell County authorities are investigating, and the officer is on paid leave.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Granger Girls Varsity Basketball @ Holland
Holland High School , 101 Rose St , Holland
6:15 pm - Thorndale Girls Varsity Basketball @ Bartlett
Bartlett High School , 404 Robinson , Bartlett
6:30 pm - The Austin Dance Conservatory Presents The Nutcracker
Georgetown Palace Theatre , 810 S Austin Ave , Georgetown
6:30 pm - Coffee Corner and Game Time at Salado Senior Center
Salado Senior Center , 650 Royal St , Salado
9:00 am - Pint Night at Chupacabra
Salado Lone Star Winery & Chupacabra Craft Beer , 401 S Main St , Salado
4:00 pm - Live Music Friday Nights at Barrow Brewing Co.
Barrow Brewing Company , 108 Royal St , Salado
7:00 pm - Live Music at Chupacabra Craft Beer
Chupacabra Kitchen , 409 S Main St , Salado
7:00 pm - Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center , 1001 E University Ave , Georgetown
8:45 pm - The Vineyard at Florence — MICHAEL ALEXANDERSSON
The Vineyard at Florence , 111 Via Francesco , Florence
1:00 pm - Live Music Sundays at Barrow Brewing Co.
Barrow Brewing Company , 108 Royal St , Salado
4:00 pm - Florence Chamber of Commerce Monthly Meeting
Florence City Hall , 851 FM970 , Florence
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (06731) - 11810 N IH 35 in Jarrell. Apply here.
- Jarrell Independent School District posted a job opening for Elementary Core Teacher: Dual Language Teachers (With Possible Stipend) in Jarrell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jarrell here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Your Annual Tankless Water Heater Maintenance Checklist for Georgetown, TX Homes (bakercityherald.com)
- GAF Energy closes solar shingle manufacturing facility in California (solarpowerworldonline.com)
- Reunion stations will help lost Central Texas pets get home (kxan.com)
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