🌱 New STEM-For-All Project For Students + Local Places To Volunteer

Welcome back, Round Rock! Thanks for tuning in while I inform you about what's happening locally, including news on...

• An exciting, new STEM educational program for local schools
• Good or bad news? Another apartment housing project's set to begin construction soon
• Where you can do volunteer work this season

But first, today's weather:

A morning thunderstorm. High: 70 Low: 50.

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Here are the top stories in Round Rock today:

1. Round Rock ISD is partnering with Texas State University to present students with a STEM-For-All project. “'I am excited to use NASA’s Artemis Missions to get and keep my students interested in space science now and in the future,' said Joseph Ivanenok, Stony Point High School career and technical education teacher." (Round Rock ISD News)
2. A joint venture between CP Capital and ZOM Living is set to build a modern suburban, multi-family apartment complex in the Avery Centre at the beginning of January 2023. Three hundred fifty-nine units will sit within a 1,200-acre, master-planned community. "The City of Round Rock, as part of its comprehensive plan, has stated that more than 6,000 units of housing will be developed by 2030." To learn more about amenities and project details, visit The Real Deal.
3. Round Rock organizations and businesses are seeking volunteers to round out the rest of this year! Age of Central Texas WilCo Thrive Social & Wellness Center, Reset Mentoring, Williamson County Childrens Advocacy Center, United Way for Greater Austin, and several other local agencies and organizations also made the Community Impact Newspaper list.
4. Round Rock Public Library will be closed Dec. 23-Jan. 28 for relocation of materials to its new, 66,000 sq. ft. building at 200 E. Liberty Ave. The new library will have meeting rooms, study spaces, dedicated space for children and teens, 286-spot parking garage and other community resources. "Round Rock residents who have library cards may apply for a TexShare library card at the RRPL service desk, which will allow them to borrow materials from other libraries." (Community Impact Newspaper)

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Today in Round Rock:

• City Council Packet Briefing at City Hall (7:30 a.m.)
• Curative #6 Online Auction at Silicon Valley Disposition Inc (9 a.m.)
• Kidney Smart Class at Round Rock Public Library (1:30 p.m.)
• Caregiver Support Group at Grace Lutheran Church (1:30 p.m.)
• Business After Hours at Homewood Suites (4 p.m.)
• Board of Trustees Regular Meeting at Round Rock High School (5:30 p.m.)
• Hometown Holidays at Round Rock Public Library (6 p.m.)
• Texas Hold'em at American Legion George Johns Post 447 (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Dear coffee lovers, get your brewing hearts ready for the third Dutch Bros. Coffee in Round Rock. It's currently under construction at 2630 S. A.W. Grimes Blvd. with an approximate open date in early 2023. (Community Impact Newspaper)
• The flu is on the rise this season. "Come see us in Georgetown, TX for free flu shots and COVID-19 vaccines! Our walk-in clinic will be open today, Dec. 13 from 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. with a one-hour lunch from Noon-1 p.m. 👉100% free vaccinations..." (Williamson County and Cities Health District Facebook)
• Hope Alliance needs more families sponsored for Christmas. "Less than half of our families aren’t sponsored yet. Nobody deserves a gift-less holiday! Join in on the gift of giving by sponsoring a family! We’ll provide you with the wishlists, and you will shop for the family." Contact: holidays@hopealliancetx.org for more information. (Hope Alliance Facebook)
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That's it for today! See you all tomorrow for another update.

— Elaine Thompson

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