🌱 Nightly Reduced Traffic Lanes + Herb Garden Boxes + New Real Estate

Good morning, Round Rock! I hope you all enjoyed Spring Break. Here's what you need to know that's happening locally. Today's briefing includes:

• Overnight road closures until Thursday.
• New homes on the market.
• Get a garden box!

But first, today's weather:

I know most of you are probably rooting for warmer weather, but I'm totally enjoying the cooler temps!

Cloudy and cool. High: 53 Low: 48.

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Here are the top stories today in Round Rock:

1. Heads up for night drivers: Travelers going "northbound I-35 in Round Rock to be reduced to one lane nightly between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. between SH 45 and US 79." Drivers can expect this nightly closure/reduction until March 23, extending all the way through South Austin and San Marcos as well. For more details, Fox 7 Austin has the full scoop.
2. Round Rock has new real estate listings to check out: 2711 Mariposa Way is a three-bed, two-bathroom home with an extended deck and manicured garden. 1625 Willow Vis. is a cozy abode with white picket fences and a separate garage. 3879 Willie Mays Lane is a beautiful remodeled home that sits on a generous corner lot. Round Rock Patch has more listings to view!
3. Daniel Cunningham at Rooted In curates herb garden boxes for people who like to cook, garden, or both. Cunningham is knowledgeable on which herbs are the best to start off with as a beginner gardener, and also how to choose plants that do well in Texas climate. "You can order online for an April 1st pickup at one of the nine locations," including Round Rock. Visit CBS News for descriptions of the herb boxes offered.

Today in Round Rock:

• 1031 Like Kind Exchange CE Class at Doma Title Round Rock (9:30 AM)
• Breathwork Healing Session ($20) *Virtual* (Noon)
• Writers' Guild at Barnes & Noble (6 PM)
• Family Storytime at Round Rock Library (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Round Rock Police Department: "😋Earlier this week, we stopped by the Belmont Place Apartments for a 'Pops with a Cop' event. We always enjoy spending time with our youngest citizens and hopefully made their Spring Break a little bit sweeter."
  (Round Rock Police Department via Instagram)
• Reminder for students and parents! "Just wanted to post a quick reminder that the Daylight Savings time change has made it dark in the mornings for school drop-off. Please be aware of your surroundings. If you are walking, take extra precautions when crossing streets. If you are driving, please be mindful of the crossing guards; they will be hard to see!" (Teravista Elementary PTA via Facebook)
• Flu shots and vaccines: "Come see us in Round Rock, TX, for free flu shots and COVID-19 vaccines! Our walk-in clinic will be open on March 21st from 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. with a one-hour lunch from 12:00-1:00 p.m. 100% free vaccinations with no admin fee! 355 Texas Ave, Round Rock, TX 78664." (WCC Health District Twitter)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update!

— Elaine Thompson

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