🌱 Gunfire Near Teravista + Schools Offer Curbside Morning Meal

Could you think of a better day to scream, "TGIF!"? Happy Friday, neighbors! I'm sending out a big, warm, virtual hug to everyone this morning! Within one week we've endured iced-over roads, business closures, the loss of power and our beautiful plant babies. We're still here, and back in business! I'm delivering you the following news stories today, along with some great evening events:

• Shots fired in local neighborhood
• Approximate number of your neighbors experiencing power outages
• Round Rock ISD gives a helping hand amid the struggles of this week's storm.

But first, today's weather:

Hallelujah! Temps above freezing! - Sunny and warmer. High: 53 Low: 32.

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Here are the top stories in Round Rock today:

1. According to Round Rock Police Department, reports of shots fired occurred at 6:25 p.m. in the 400 block of Teravista Parkway. No injuries or danger to the public are known at this time, as the subject was detained. Check back for updates on this incident at Round Rock Police Twitter.
2. Reminiscent of 2021's Texas blizzard that blanketed the entire state, this recent winter storm left approximately 380,000 Texans without power. In Round Rock and Austin, nearly 160,000 residents without power are reported and can possibly expect repairs to be completed by this evening. For more details about how other Texans are faring with the aftermath of this year's storm, visit The Dallas Morning News.
3. Round Rock ISD is offering curbside breakfast and lunch today for the entire community, regardless of age or residence, at the following Round Rock and Austin schools: Bluebonnet Elementary, Hernandez Middle School, Pearson Ranch Middle School and Anderson Mill Elementary School. The meal service will be offered between 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. For more details visit FOX 7 Austin.

Today in Round Rock:

• Fantastical Fiber Art Reception at Texas State University (6 p.m.)
• Valentines Jam at The Beat Church (6:30 p.m.)
• Storytime at Barnes & Noble (7 p.m.)
• MTG Prerelease Phyrexia All Will Be One at Rogues Gallery Comics & Games (7 p.m. - 11 p.m.)
• "Romeo and Juliet" at Sam Bass Theatre (7:30 p.m.)
• Paint Belle Isle $39 (Ages 18+) at Painting With a Twist (7:30 p.m.)
• Soulfly at The Rock Box at The Camp Transformation Center (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Another consecutive day of school closures: Via a district news release: "As many campuses continue to experience ongoing or unpredictable power and internet outages, which also impacts emergency notification systems and other essential elements to campus operations, we determined that the safest is to keep all offices and campuses closed for another day," (Austin American Statesman)
• A gem of antique finds, right in town: "The Antique Gallery is a vintage consignment shop and a mecca for vintage apparel. You'll find items like 1940's vintage hats, leather purses, and 1970's lunch boxes. The owners are very knowledgeable and helpful. (NewsBreak Original)
• Local park and playground closures: "Several parks and playgrounds will be closed Friday due to storm damage.❄️❄️ Some of the parks closed include Play for All Abilities Park, Joanne Land Playground, and Rabb Playground." (Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! See you tomorrow morning for another update.

— Elaine Thompson

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