Round Rock Holiday Travel Times + Book Dispute Latest + Jobs

Hey, Round Rock! Let's get you started this Thursday with everything you need to know going on today in Round Rock.

First, today's weather:

Fog, then some sun. High: 71 Low: 62.

Here are the top stories today in Round Rock:

1. Christmas 2021’s Best, Worst Times To Travel In Round Rock (Round Rock Patch)
2. WilCo Approves CARES Funds For RRISD, LISD After Book Dispute (Round Rock Patch)
3. My Eyelab now offering services in Round Rock (Community Impact Newspaper)
4. 15-lane Oak Hill Parkway project sparks concern, optimism in local businesses (Community Impact Newspaper)
5. Samsung plant may bring the infobahn – literally – to Texas (Propmodo)
6. North Texas bucks national trend, gains jobs during pandemic (Axios)

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From my notebook:

• Little Free Library: "Love the three-story design of @katherineslittlefreelibrary--and the adorable bookish dress! 📚📚📚 #LittleFreeLibrary #littlefreelibrariesofinstagram #littlelibrary #LFL #sharebooks #bookstagram" (Instagram)
• Round Rock ISD: "ICYMI: A total of 70 Round Rock ISD students have been named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Westwood High School, with 44 semifinalists, led the District in total semifinalists. Ea..." (Facebook)
• Round Rock ISD: "Our high school students and staff pull out all the stops to produce energizing productions with breakout moments. Proceeds from performances benefit the performing arts fund. Our Musical Theatre season begins Jan. 12 with shows running ..." (Facebook)
• Williamson County and Cities Health District: "WCCHD has released the 12/21/21 COVID-19 Update - https://mailchi.mp/wilco/wcchd-has-released-its-covid-19-update-for-4848102" (Facebook)
• Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department: "Get certified before the summer rush and apply for our various lifeguard jobs opening in January. Join our Holiday Break Lifeguard Class starting December 27 at Lake Creek Pool. Successful candidates will receive Lifeguard, CPR/AED for t..." (Facebook)

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— Daniel Hampton

About me: Hi! My name is Dan Hampton and I'm the program manager for Patch's Community Publisher Initiative. Formerly a local editor on Long Island covering Port Washington, Wantagh-Seaford, Levittown, Glen Cove, Plainview, Syosset, New Hyde Park, Hicksville, Great Neck, Oyster Bay and Mineola. I am the former wire editor on Patch's national team and a former news associate at The Associated Press. I graduated with a journalism degree from Temple University in Philadelphia. Send tips and/or photos of your dog to dan.hampton@patch.com.