🌱 John Carter Runs For District 31 + Local Wins Wrestling Match

Rise and shine, Round Rock! It's Monday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on in Round Rock today.

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 69 Low: 45.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Round Rock:

1. Republican Congressman John Carter of Round Rock has represented District 31 for 19 years. In the Mar. 1 election, Carter will run against two other Republicans: Mike Williams of Georgetown and Abhiram Garapati of Leander. Carter claims that "American families are worse off under this one-party Democrat rule. My top issue is restoring law and order and commonsense." (The Killeen Daily Herald)
2. The Norwich University wrestling team, the Cadets, won 23 to 22 against Southern Maine on Feb. 12. Round Rock native, middle weight Tyler Barker, won a decision victory for the Cadets. (Norwich Athletics)
3. Temperatures for the week ahead will increase steadily. There will be sunshine today and Tuesday with highs from 69 to 72 degrees, followed by thunderstorms Wednesday. Thursday will be sunny again with a high of 60 degrees. (Round Rock Patch)

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Today in Round Rock:

• 2nd Impression Print Show, At Downtowner Gallery (12:00 PM)
• Run With Round Rock PD, At Fleet Feet (5:45 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a house in the Round Rock area? Here are 5 new listings. (Round Rock Patch)
• See the latest kitties to arrive at Shadow Cats! Click here to see the pictures and to donate. (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!