🌱 Severe Damaging Weather This Evening + Local Golf Tournaments

Hi there, Round Rock! Elaine Thompson, here in your inbox to give you the need-to-know refreshers about what's going on in town today, including news on the following:

• Severe damaging thunderstorms and possible tornadoes this evening
• City Council approves zoning request for a 1550-unit housing development
• Round Rock Police offers program to residents for safe keeping of delivered gifts

But first, today's weather:

Humid with a shower in spots. High: 83 Low: 70. *We are in an "enhanced" 3 out of 5, severe weather risk for damaging winds and possible tornadoes this evening* Stay safe, ya'll!

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Here are the top stories today in Round Rock:

1. Several local meteorologists are predicting that Round Rock and surrounding areas to the North are facing the "highest tornado threat" this evening, since the March 2022 events. Weather risk ratings "have been upgraded to an “enhanced” 3 out of 5 severe weather risk late Friday." Severe, damaging thunderstorms are expected from as early as 5 p.m. lasting until 10 p.m. "A few strong tornadoes are even possible, EF-2 intensity or higher." To stay updated on current weather alerts, visit KXAN or your preferred and trusted weather channels.
2. Round Rock City Council recently approved a zoning request for a subject property located at the southwest corner of CR 118 and SH 130. This area has plans for a 1550-unit housing development that will be the largest in Round Rock, if the proposed construction is completed. There are also other parcels planned for a self-serve storage facility, commercial business, and a gas station. (Community Impact Newspaper)
3. Round Rock Police Department has some really awesome news for residents! Project Front Porch is returning Nov. 7. This effort is designed to prevent porch-pirating during the busy holiday season. "Packages can be shipped with the purchaser's name and Round Rock Police Department, 2701 N. Mays St., Round Rock, listed as the address. To pick up packages, residents will need their government-issued ID and proof of receipt, such as an order or shipping verification." There are more details on what you will need to provide as proof if you're picking up a gift addressed to your children, as well as dates and times allowed for picking up on the City of Round Rock website. (Community Impact Newspaper)

Today in Round Rock (*Please pay attention to local weather updates on today's severe weather risks, before attending any listed events!*):

• 2022 Fuel & Convenience Summit Golf Tournament at Teravista Golf Club (7 a.m.)
• Austin Bus Trip to Stitchin' Heaven to East Texas ($39.99 fee, arrive early) departing from IKEA Round Rock (7:30 a.m.)
• BXN Charity Golf Classic Tournament Forest Creek at 99 Twin Ridge Pkwy. (8:30 a.m.)
• Exit Strategies for Real Estate Brokers ($135) at WCAOR & Cooke'd Broadcast (8:30 a.m.)
• Open House 312 Santolina Ln. (10 a.m.)
• 2022 WLG-CTX Annual Chapter Meeting ($15) at The Rabb House (5 p.m.)
• City Council Meeting at City Council Chambers (6 p.m.)
• (*Live Music*) Mike Donnell at Long Branch Saloon (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Round Rock Police Department invites you to join them next Wednesday, Nov. 9 from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. for "Coffee With A Cop" at Sarena's Breakfast & Donuts. This is just of one their regularly scheduled community efforts that the police department puts together to build unity and rapport with Round Rock residents. (Round Rock Police Department Instagram)
• 😮🎁😀 Can you believe it's November already? If you haven't started your holiday shopping yet, "The City of Round Rock’s Clay Madsen Recreation Center (1600 Gattis School Rd.) is having their 18th Annual Rockin’ Around the #Holidays Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12." This is a wonderful way to support local vendors while also getting handcrafted gifts. (City of Round Rock)
• Did you know about Round Rock's Unity Park Community Garden? If you are looking to pick up a skill or expand your gardening knowledge, Unity Park Community Garden is a place where you can take gardening classes and rent your own garden plots for an affordable, annual price. Community water and hand tools are available to members. In 2021, Unity Park Community Garden donated around 500 lbs. of fresh produce to Round Rock food pantries such as the Round Rock Serving Center. (Unity Park Community Garden Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Elaine Thompson

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