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🌱 Dip On SH-45 Being Investigated + Man Identified After Shooting

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Good morning, everyone! It's Elaine Thompson, your host of the Round Rock Daily. Here's everything you need to know that's happening in town today, including...

  • There's a noticeable dip on SH-45.
  • Man identified in fatal police gunshot exchange.
  • Winning lottery ticket from Round Rock business among lucky Central Texas winners

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy with a shower in spots. High: 57 Low: 52. Where was all this rain when it was scorchin' hot this Summer?

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Here are the top stories today in Round Rock:

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  1. The Texas Department of Transportation is investigating a dip along the flyover on SH-45 near St. David’s Surgical Hospital and Louis Henna. "TxDOT officials said they are posting up a message board along SH 45 to alert drivers." Head over to KXAN to view the video of a driver going over the "dip."
  2. The man who died Sunday from a gunshot by an officer has been identified as 65-year-old Martin John Bradley. "Police said Bradley was the 'primary aggressor' in the incident, which involved his daughter and grandchild." KXAN
  3. A very lucky person in Round Rock purchased a winning $1 million Powerball ticket. "The winning ticket matched five out of five numbers for Wednesday’s drawing but not the elusive Powerball." Other Central Texas lotto winners were in Liberty Hill, Elgin, and Cedar Park. (KLBK | KAMC | EverythingLubbock)

Today in Round Rock:

  • Midnight Bottle Release at Flix Brewhouse (3 p.m.)
  • Eagle's Night with Rising Sons (Live Music) at Round Rock Tavern (6:30 p.m.)
  • Karaoke Night at The Alcove (7:30 p.m.)
  • Thanksgiving Eve Piano Show at Rockey's Piano Bar (8:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • It's that cheery time of the year again, y'all! Some of us love winter flavors in our coffee, while others may enjoy them in beers! Check out these "seasonal winter beers from Austin breweries to sip for the holidays," including selections from local restaurant Pinthouse Pizza. (Austin American-Statesman)
  • 🎄❤️ City Hall is all decked out for the holiday season! The jumbo ornament and beautiful tree could make for a great photo-op if you're in the area. Check out the scenery at City of Round Rock Facebook!
  • Safety tips from the Round Rock Fire Department for turkey-frying this Thanksgiving: 🦃 "Use the proper level of oil, thaw the turkey first, turn off the ignition source before putting it in the oil and carefully, then slowly place it in the oil." Enjoy your holiday and stay safe! Check out this instructional video on Round Rock Fire Department's Facebook .

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Elaine Thompson

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