🌱 Round Rock ISD Trustees Meeting On Library Policies + Flu Severity

Hello, everybody. Elaine Thompson here with your Wednesday edition of the Round Rock Daily. Keep reading to find out everything that's fit to print about what's happening locally, including updates on:

• Nov. 17 Round Rock ISD trustees meeting about school library book policies
• Why this year's flu season is expected to be more severe
• LOGIX Fiber Networks and Switch Inc. will give access to over 300,000 fiber miles by 2024

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and cool. High: 56 Low: 38.

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Here are the top stories in Round Rock today:

1. Coming up on Nov. 17, "Round Rock ISD trustees will consider policies relating to books in libraries and classrooms." These policies detail the process in which books that are used for instructional purposes and reading assignments, are challenged or asked to be removed from the library. Challenges are usually brought by "parents or guardians who find the resources questionable." To learn more, head over to Community Impact Newspaper.
2. In Texas, we are in the "very high" activity level for current medical visits for flu-like symptoms and/or diagnosis. "The flu season is also “notoriously unpredictable,” Shuford said, meaning officials do not know how flu activity will look for the rest of the year and going into 2023." Overall, people's immunity to the flu have decreased in the past couple of years, due to the precautions taken during the pandemic. To view where you can get information on available vaccinations, click here. (Community Impact Newsletter)
3. LOGIX Fiber Networks is bringing its fiber network to the Switch Inc. data center, which is currently being built within Dell Headquarters. Switch Inc. is expected to open its data center by 2024. "The link will provide Switch data center customers in Central Texas with access to LOGIX's fiber network, which comprises more than 300,000 fiber miles." (LightWave Online)

Today in Round Rock:

• Runners Group/Run to Cadence at Old Settlers Park (6:30 a.m.)
• Cultivate Your Success: 2023 Effective Planning and Adherence (Fee) at CENTRO Event Space (8 a.m.)
• CE Course: FHA/VA Program Guidelines at Independence Title (10 a.m.)
• Inspirational Luncheon at CHASCO Family YMCA (11:30 a.m.)
• Green Thumbs Up at Brushy Creek Community Center (Noon)
• Medicare 101 at WellMed (1 p.m.)
• Being Safe Online at Round Rock Library (2 p.m.)
• Margaritas & Mistletoe at The Mercantile on Main (5 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• After the brutal summer we endured, these cool temps are quite a contrast for us! ❄️ Round Rock Fire Department has a few tips for everyone for the winter: "Make sure you are using your heating equipment correctly. Keep generators OUTSIDE, make sure you have a working carbon monoxide alarm, and keep heat sources three feet away from anything that can burn. Plug only one heat-producing appliance into an electrical outlet at a time. 🔥" (Facebook)
• Looking to mix up your social calendar with an event that is filled with art, wine, and jazz? The Downtowner is open Nov. 17th 5pm - 9pm for the open house of their art exhibit. You won't want to miss this one, folks! (Facebook)
• Adopt a family for the holidays! Hope Alliance is a local organization that assists women and children that have suffered from domestic violence. If you're interesting in helping out, you can email: holidays@hopealliancetx.org for more information. (Facebook)

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• Online zoom meeting with experts in assisted living facilities (November 30)
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That's it for today. I'll see you soon!

— Elaine Thompson

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