🌱 First Responders Help Deliver Baby + Local Veteran Gets COTA Treat

Good Morning, Round Rock! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Round Rock Daily, filled with all the things you need to know about what's going on locally. Including:

• Fire department helps woman deliver baby at home
• Local military veteran gets an awesome surprise at COTA
• Why our city does so well in times of hardship and changes

But first, today's weather:

An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 77 Low: 58.

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Here are the top stories today in Round Rock:

1. Round Rock first responders helped deliver a wholesome, family moment to a local family. The fire department assisted with the delivery of a baby boy after "receiving a call about a woman going into labor." The mother gave birth about 10 minutes after the crew arrived! (KXAN)
2. A local veteran got a huge surprise at the Circuit of The Americas race track. Dragos Carstea thought he was at the track to just snap photos, but instead raced around the track with Shehan Chandrasoma in a Lamborghini. “It was more like a dream,” Carstea said. “Growing up I wanted to become a car designer.” This was an exciting day for Carstea while he navigates his new life, post-active military. (KXAN)
3. Mayor Craig Morgan delivered positive news at the State of the City on Dec. 6. "Overall, Morgan reported that the state of Round Rock continues to stay strong, thanks to strategic planning for funding of core services." Even through the tough times the city had in the past couple of years, he said that because of its financial soundness, the city is able to move forward with preparedness strategies, improvements to transportation and adapting to rapid growth. (City of Round Rock)

Today in Round Rock:

• Outdoor Vendor Market at Grace Presbyterian Church (9 a.m.)
• Mala Making Workshop ($80 - All supplies provided) at Soul Strong Sanctuary (10 a.m.)
• Round Rock Farmers Market at University Oaks Shopping Center Lot (10 a.m.)
• Wellspring Preparatory Academy Open House (10 a.m.)
• Holiday Tasting with Wine Sensation ($35) at Wine Sensation (5 p.m.)
• Hometown Holidays at Downtown Round Rock (6 p.m.)
• Christmas Carol Classic Radiocast at Penfold Theatre (7:30 p.m.)
• The Man Who Came to Dinner at Sam Bass Theatre (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Looking to support local while holiday gift shopping? Come down to the Downtowner Gallery today from Noon - 5 p.m. for artist merch by: Jason Wallerstein, Chloe Jankowski, Kelli Horan, Gene Looman, Carol Sue Witt, and many more homegrown talents! (Round Rock Arts Facebook)
• The library is celebrating worldly culture, and you're invited! Stop by Meeting Room B on December 12 at 6 p.m., to celebrate Jolabokaflod! This Icelandic "tradition is to give or receive books during the holiday season. You can also bring a book to exchange. Hot cocoa and cookies will be available for guests." (Round Rock Public Library Facebook)
• Round Rock ISD is hiring substitute school nurses. "Being a substitute school nurse is flexible and rewarding. Pay is $200/day* for RNs with a valid Texas nursing license in good standing." Apply here, or pass on the word to someone you think would be interested in this opportunity. (Callison Elementary School Facebook)

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That's it for today! I'll see you soon.

— Elaine Thompson

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