🌱 The Excitement Of Election Results + Hospital Expansion Begins

Happy Wednesday, y'all. It's the day after Election Day and I'm here with your fresh edition of the Round Rock Daily, filled with the need-t0-know stories of the day. Here's what I'll cover:

• Nov. 8 election items on the ballot and where to get the scoop on final counts.
• Who's ahead in the much-anticipated Round Rock school board elections.
• St. David's Round Rock Medical Center's $53.1 million expansion

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 82 Low: 66. Who's looking forward to another cold front later this week? I am!

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Here are the top stories in Round Rock today:

1. Hats off to those who voted during this year's midterm elections. With early voting and the ballots from Nov. 8, numbers have rolled in and you can check out how close some of these races got. Here's what Round Rock citizens voted for, on a local level: County judge, county courts at law, county clerk, Commissioners Court, and justices of the peace. Head to KUT for updated total counts and final results.
2. One of the most anticipated elections is that of the Round Rock ISD School Board. Here's what we are seeing: Place 3-Amber Feller, Place 4-Alicia Markum, Place 5-Amy Weir, Place 6-Tiffanie Harrison, and Place 1 Special Election-Estevan "Chuy" Zarate. Stay tuned to KXAN for further updates.
3. The $53.1 million expansion of Round Rock's St. David's Medical Center has begun construction. "The additional floors will be home to a 34-bed patient care unit, four operating rooms and additional support spaces." This add-on build will bring more space for specialty care for patients, offer new jobs upon completion, and will bring the height of the hospital building to five stories. (Community Impact Newspaper)

Today in Round Rock:

• Free Leader Shift Lunch - Strategic Focus *Pre-register* at Urban Creekside (Noon)
• Learn Python Computer Programming with Fun 2 Learn Code (ages 8-12 *Pre-register) at Round Rock Public Library (5 p.m.)
• Digital Edition Art Show at Downtowner Gallery (5 p.m.)
• Live music by Matt McCormack at Aloft Hotels (6 p.m.)
• Music on Main "Fall Evenings" at Round Rock Library (7 p.m.)
• Tune into local and state election results on NBC News and KXAN

From my notebook:

• 🌟 Attention students of Texas State University Round Rock Campus: It's "Happy National First-Generation Day!" There is a mixer on Nov. 11 in Avery 256 from 12:30 - 1:30 pm that will "feature free t-shirts, food, games, and an opportunity to be recognized for your efforts as you turn your challenges into generational success!" (Texas State University Round Rock Campus Facebook)
• Bluebonnet Trails Community Services has long been a local, affordable mental health servicer of Round Rock, and is hiring for "Intensive Family Therapist positions. Reach out to Contracting@bbtrails.org if you are interested!" (Bluebonnet Trails Community Services Facebook)
• Y'all, CHASCO Family YMCA is offering a super fun event for parents and kiddos! Disney Bingo Night will be on Saturday, November 19 from 5 p.m.- 7 p.m. "Dress up as your favorite Disney character! Included in the cost of a ticket is food, drinks and prizes. All funds raised from this event will help us provide scholarships for Summer Camp and Afterschool." (CHASCO Family YMCA via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow for another update.

— Elaine Thompson

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