🌱 Anthony Harris Escorts Local Girl To Dance + The Puppy Bowl XV

Good morning, Round Rock! I'm Rose Mendez and I'll be your new source for all the events, news, and general happenings in your town. Here is everything you need to know today in five minutes or less.

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 71 Low: 45.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Round Rock:

1. Philadelphia Eagles safety Anthony Harris took 11-year-old Audrey Soape to her Round Rock church’s daddy-daughter dance. Audrey's mom, Holly Soape, asked Harris to escort her daughter to the dance because Audrey is a big fan his, and sadly she had lost both her father and grandfather just last year. To learn more about this heartwarming story, check out the full article! (FOX 7)
2. The Puppy Bowl XV, hosted by Austin Humane Society, is going to be located at W. Anderson Lane this Saturday, Feb. 12. If you attend, you will be greeted by puppy races, Super Bowl predictions, vendors, a Kid Zone, and more! Later on in the event, Mike Capps, announcer for the Round Rock Express, will be at Yard Bar, located at 6700 Burnet Road for Puppy Bowl LIVE! (KVUE)
3. Due to delays, the Crux Climbing Center's new location on Steam Way will not open in 2022 as reported in June 2021. A representative of Crux said the delays were in relation to a business park that will be part of the new location. Additional information about the opening of the new center will be released later this year. In the meantime, there are two nearby locations that people can visit! (Community Impact)

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Today in Round Rock:

• 2nd Impression Print Show at Downtowner Gallery (12:00 PM)
• Special Called Council Meeting at City Counsel Chambers (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• On Monday, Feb. 14, the Round Rock Police Department will be holding its monthly Run with Round Rock PD 5K event. The event starts from Fleet Feet on Gattis School Road. Check out their post for more details! (Facebook)
• The Round Rock Public Library wants to remind the community about some upcoming local election deadlines. Early voting for the Mar. 1 election will be held from Feb. 14 through Feb. 25, and the last day to apply for your mail-in ballot is Feb. 18. (Facebook)
• Cardio Dance at 9:30 AM is canceled for tomorrow at the CHASCO Family YMCA. Check out the YMCA's Facebook for more details on future cancellations. (Facebook)

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— Rose Mendez

About me: Rose Mendez is a freelance writer. She is studying English Literature at Hunter College. She loves reading, walking around the city, and coffee!