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What's up Round Rock! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What does Austin’s home value slide mean for Round Rock owners?
- How could Round Rock’s own James Talarico shake up the Senate race?
- How a Round Rock campaign stop reshaped a heated welfare debate
Also on today's calendar: Holiday Sizzle Social with GFP and 3 more events.
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Sun and areas of low clouds, with a high of 65 and low of 59 degrees.
- Thursday: Sunny; windy in the afternoon, temps: high: 74, low: 41.
- Friday: Nice with plenty of sun, with a high of 66 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Austin metro home value dip among largest in the US, Zillow says (kxan.com) — Home prices across the Austin metro, including Round Rock, have slipped, with Zillow reporting one of the steepest value drops in the country and ABoR noting a modest year-over-year decline. Median prices now sit around $430,000 metro-wide, while inventory is growing and buyers are gaining leverage, pressuring sellers to price more competitively. 
• Crockett, Talarico to face off in Democratic primary (wilsoncountynews.com) — Round Rock residents may notice their state representative, James Talarico, now running in a high-profile Democratic primary for U.S. Senate against Rep. Jasmine Crockett. The piece also outlines Gov. Greg Abbott’s tax-cut-focused reelection bid, Texas’ strong job growth, a controversial screwworm response plan, ongoing drought conditions, and the sizable economic impact of real Christmas tree sales statewide.
• James Talarico Destroys "Welfare Queen" Stereotype (saobserver.com) — A Texas Senate hopeful recently kicked off his campaign at Centennial Plaza in Round Rock, tying his message on economic fairness to a local launch event. In a widely viewed forum, State Rep. James Talarico challenged the “welfare queen” stereotype by arguing that large corporations abusing tax breaks are the real drain on public resources, while stressing personal responsibility and support for struggling families.
📸 Around Round Rock
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Round Rock
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★ Featured events ★
- The Truth about ‘The Christmas Story’: There are Two Stories, Neither One is True, and Scholars Know
Howson Branch, Austin Public Library, 2500 Exposition Blvd, Austin
11:00 am - Tristan Roberson: Round Rock, TX
Sharon Prete Main Street Plaza, 221 E Main St, Round Rock
7:00 pm
Saturday December 20
Wednesday December 17
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Other local events
- Holiday Sizzle Social with GFP
The Alcove Cantina , 119 E Main St , Round Rock
7:00 pm - The Light Park
Dell Diamond , 3400 E Palm Valley Blvd , Round Rock
7:30 pm - Hometown Holiday Shows
Downtown Round Rock , 221 E Main St , Round Rock
4:00 pm - The Light Park
Dell Diamond , 3400 E Palm Valley Blvd , Round Rock
7:30 pm
Wednesday December 17
Friday December 19
Tuesday December 23
Friday December 26
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🗓 Events Nearby
- RRHS Band Performs Holiday Music
Cactus Ranch El Round Rock, TX 78681
7:00 am - 2nd-grade Literacy Session
Wells Branch Elementary , 14650 Merrilltown Dr , Austin
9:00 am - Circle Time
Wells Branch Community Library , 15001 Wells Port Dr , Austin
10:30 am - Ambassador Meeting
Hutto Area Chamber of Commerce , 122 East St , Hutto
11:00 am - 50% Off Wines Wanderlust Wine Co!
Wanderlust Wine Co. Downtown , 612 N Interstate Hwy 35 , Austin
3:00 pm - Boys 8th Basketball @Deerpark
Deerpark Middle School , 8849 Anderson Mill Rd , Austin
5:30 pm - Boys 7th Basketball vs Deerpark
Walsh Middle School , 3850 Walsh Ranch Blvd , Round Rock
5:30 pm
Wednesday December 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi everyone, we recently rescued a mama and kittens.
We are now fostering them hoping to find good homes. We have five of our own and plan on keeping mama, but unfortunately can’t take on anymore after… (Nextdoor Spring Ridge) - Help Make the Holidays Brighter for WCRAS Dogs!
Hi all! The holiday season is here, and we need your help to give some of our dogs a little extra love and care. Even a short stay in a foster home… (Nextdoor Sonoma)
- McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Team Member in Round Rock. Apply here.
- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Round Rock. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Round Rock here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hutto
- LWBE 4th grader wins gold in Special Olympics Bowling (fourpointsnews.com)
Cedar Park
- Grand jury declines to indict Cedar Park Police officers who fatally shot stabbing suspect (kxan.com)
- Texas high school basketball: Vandegrift girls beat Vista Ridge (statesman.com)
- St. James plant to turn 'red mud' waste, source of dust, leaks, into rare minerals source (nola.com)
Georgetown
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