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In today's newsletter:
- How one Round Rock mom built a free dental lifeline
- How a Round Rock dental office quietly transformed neighbors’ smiles
- Can Westwood’s JV slow down the Round Rock Dragons next?
Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Round Rockfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 79 and low of 64 degrees.
- Friday: Very warm with sunshine, temps: high: 84, low: 64.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. From volunteer to visionary: Christy Werner builds a dental lifeline for uninsured Texans (cbsaustin.com) — In Round Rock, longtime volunteer Christy Werner has helped build Sacred Heart Community Clinic’s free dental program into a lifeline for uninsured adults across Williamson County. From launching the clinic’s dental services to training future dentists and organizing volunteers, her behind‑the‑scenes work now delivers hundreds of thousands of dollars in no‑cost care each year while inspiring others to serve. 
Find out what's happening in Round Rockfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
2. Dentists donate care to Statesman program's families, restoring smiles (statesman.com) — Families connected to the Statesman’s Season for Caring program received free dental treatment, including a clinic day hosted at Round Rock Dental Group, giving several Central Texans long-needed relief from pain. Local dentists, hygienists, and assistants volunteered their time for cleanings, extractions, and future dentures, with some committing to follow-up care. The effort is part of a broader campaign that also offers veterinary care and financial planning support.
3. JV Boys Basketball Seizes a Win Against the Hutto Hippos 60-46 (westwoodhorizon.com) — Westwood’s JV boys basketball team recently topped the Hutto Hippos 60–46 and now turns its attention to a Jan. 9 matchup with the Round Rock Dragons. Strong three-point shooting, aggressive rebounding, and balanced scoring helped the Warriors steadily build their lead. Players say teamwork, shot-making, and consistent effort were key to closing out the win.
4. Kyle man saved by new process after heart stopped for unknown reasons (statesman.com) — Round Rock residents may soon benefit from a faster, life‑saving heart treatment as Ascension Seton plans to train doctors at its Williamson hospital in a new ECMO protocol. The approach, tested on a Kyle patient whose heart suddenly stopped, lets local surgeons begin critical preparation before a specialized Austin team arrives, potentially shaving precious minutes off emergency response times across Central Texas.
📸 Around Round Rock
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Round Rock
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- The Light Park
Dell Diamond, 3400 E Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock
7:30 pm
Friday December 26
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Other local events
- Girls Basketball (FR) @ Vandegrift
Vandegrift High School , 9500 McNeil Dr , Austin
11:15 am - Girls Basketball (jv) @ Vandegrift
Vandegrift High School , 9500 McNeil Dr , Austin
11:30 am - Girls Basketball (V) @ Vandegrift
Vandegrift High School , 9500 McNeil Dr , Austin
1:00 pm - Wrestling (JV, V & VG) - New Year Rumble
Canyon High School , 1510 I-35 , New Braunfels - Christmas tree recycling event
Deepwood Recycling Center , 310 Deepwood Drive , Round Rock
9:00 am
Friday January 2
Saturday January 3
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Talk and Coffee
Remedy Roofing , 3600 W Whitestone BLVD , Cedar Park
7:00 am - 50% Off Wines Wanderlust Wine Co!
Wanderlust Wine Co. Eastside , 702 Shady Lane , Austin
3:00 pm - Music Bingo!
Wanderlust Wine Co. Eastside , 702 Shady Lane , Austin
12:00 pm - Holiday 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon at Bohls Park, Pflugerville, TX (52) 60
400 Immanuel Rd , Pflugerville
2:00 pm - Stoney LaRue
Haute Spot , 1501 E New Hope Dr , Cedar Park
6:00 pm - The Distillery Comedy Tour at Spirit of Texas Brewstillery!
Spirit of Texas Brewstillery , 1715 Dalshank St , Pflugerville
8:00 pm
Thursday December 25
Saturday December 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- A Thank You to a Kind Stranger Named Bernardo
Tonight, my 10‑year‑old grandson and I were having dinner while waiting to meet his mom and stepdad. He was having a tender, emotional moment, and we… (Nextdoor Sam Bass Corridor) - Hi Neighbors:
Just wanted to let people in the cat hollow area know that I saw some coyotes running around in our neighborhood this morning at about 5:30am this… (Nextdoor Avery Ranch/Brushy Creek)
- The Guitar Center posted a job opening for Music Teacher Store 492 in Round Rock. Apply here.
- Cost Plus, Inc. - World Market posted a job opening for Seasonal Stock Associate in Round Rock. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Round Rock here.
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