🌱 Patch AM: Why a Round Rock runaway report led to felony charges

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In today's newsletter:

• Why a Round Rock runaway report led to felony charges
• Remember anything about a 1987 death near 620 and Cornerwood?
• Are Round Rock doctors worried about your winter safety this year?

Also on today's calendar: Tuna Christmas and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the alien say to the puzzle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 69 and low of 37 degrees.
• Thursday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 69, low: 52.
• Friday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 79 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Texas mom arrested over 8-year-old daughter's disappearance (mysanantonio.com) — An 8-year-old girl reported missing in Round Rock on December 5 was later found safe, and her mother is now accused of helping hide her to avoid a custody order. Deputies say another woman allegedly abandoned the child at a gas station near I-35 and Old Settlers Boulevard, triggering a large multi-agency search. Both women face multiple charges and remain jailed in Williamson County.
   

2. 1987 Williamson County cold case: Man found dead in field (fox7austin.com) — Williamson County investigators are revisiting a 1987 homicide where George Javier Gaitan was found dead in a field near Highway 620 and Cornerwood Drive by Round Rock. Detectives still have no suspects and are asking anyone who remembers something unusual in that area back then to come forward. Tips can be shared with the sheriff’s office by phone.
   

3. How to stay safe in a Central Texas winter: avoid crashes, falls and hypothermia (statesman.com) — Round Rock residents are urged to stay off icy roads, watch for hidden ice on driveways and porches, and dress in layers to avoid hypothermia during Central Texas cold snaps. Local doctors at St. David’s Round Rock and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Round Rock explain common winter injuries, heart risks from sudden temperature swings, and how to prepare for power outages safely.
   

4. Former Fossil Ridge star Trey Zuhn makes all-SEC football team (coloradoan.com) — A Texas A&M football standout with roots in Round Rock just earned first-team All-SEC honors. Offensive lineman Trey Zuhn III, born in Round Rock and now a team captain for the Aggies, anchored one of the nation’s most explosive offenses and is drawing growing NFL Draft attention after a dominant season in pass protection.
   

5. Abbott vows to clear path for Turning Point USA chapters at Texas schools (statesman.com) — Round Rock families may notice new attention on student political clubs after Gov. Greg Abbott warned schools not to block Turning Point USA chapters and urged complaints to the Texas Education Agency. A viral claim that a Round Rock high school blocked such a club was shared widely, though Round Rock ISD officials say the allegation was false.
   

📸 Around Round Rock

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Round Rock

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 11

• The Light Park
  Dell Diamond, 3400 E Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday December 11

• Night of Lights
  Old Town El Round Rock, TX 78681
• 8th Girls Basketball @Deerpark MS
  Deerpark Middle School , 8849 Anderson Mill Rd , Austin
  5:30 pm
• 7th Girls Basketball v Deerpark MS
  Walsh Middle School , 3850 Walsh Ranch Blvd , Round Rock
  5:30 pm

Friday December 12

• A Tuna Christmas
  Penfold Theatre Company , 2120 N Mays St #290 , Round Rock
  7:30 pm
• Tuna Christmas
  Penfold Theatre Company , 2120 N Mays St , Round Rock
  9:03 pm

Saturday December 13

• The Light Park
  Dell Diamond , 3400 E Palm Valley Blvd , Round Rock
  7:30 pm

Sunday December 14

• A Tuna Christmas
  Penfold Theatre Company , 2120 N Mays St #290 , Round Rock
  7:30 pm

Monday December 15

• 8th Girls Basketball @ Ridgeview
  Ridgeview Middle School , 2000 Via Sonoma Trail #5659 , Round Rock
  5:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Holiday Sizzle Social with GFP
  The Alcove Cantina , 119 E Main St , Round Rock
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday December 10

• 7th Boys Basketball vs Hopewell
  Walsh Middle School , 3850 Walsh Ranch Blvd , Round Rock
  5:30 pm
• 8th Boys Basketball @Hopewell
  Hopewell Middle School , 1535 Gulf Way , Round Rock
  5:30 pm
• RRHS Dance - Sensations Student Choreography Showcase
  Aux Gym
  6:00 pm

Thursday December 11

• Winter Holiday Meal - Grades 1, 3, 5
  Great Oaks El Round Rock, TX 78681

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• She ran out this morning.
  In the Hutto, new subdivision area off of Camargue. If found please contact me (512)406-4906. (Nextdoor Greenslopes at Lake Creek)
• Missing cat.
  White with brown. Listens to kristoff. Off sycamore trl. Call 5128767660 if found please. (Nextdoor South Creek)

• Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Hutto. Apply here.
• TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for Home Depot Forklift Operator in Austin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Round Rock here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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