🌱 Stolen Vehicle Suspect Apprehended + Round Rock Library's Big Move

Good morning, friends! It's a lovely, cool Friday in Round Rock and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening locally, including:

• Heavy police presence, K-9 and a helicopter over A.W. Grimes and Gattis School Road
• New details on the big move for the Round Rock Public Library
• Porch pirates and where you can mail your Christmas gifts for safekeeping
• Let's wish Elsie Garrahy a very happy 100th birthday!

But first, today's weather:

Low clouds may break; warmer. High: 71 Low: 56.

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Here are the top stories in Round Rock today:

1. Round Rock Police apprehended a suspect who stole a vehicle Wednesday night. The incident began around 9:45 p.m. and ended around 1:20 a.m on A.W. Grimes and Gattis School Road. Austin Police assisted with a helicopter, which is "standard procedure for a suspect search on foot." Round Rock Police are still searching for the passenger who was with the suspect. Check back with KEYE TV CBS Austin for updates.
2. Round Rock Public Library is moving to a new and much larger building than its current location, starting Dec. 23. You can find helpful details on the City of Round Rock website on how to check out digital works while physical material is not available, hours of operation, and when you can visit the new city library.
3. Round Rock Police are asking for your help on a porch pirate incident that occurred in October. The police are reminding citizens that crimes like this are very common, especially during the holiday season, and are recommending having your packages mailed to the police department for safekeeping until you can pick them up. To learn more about "Operation Front Porch," Fox 7 has the scoop!

Today in Round Rock:

• Firm Rules: Policies to Mitigate Risk ($135) at Cooke'd Broadcast (8:30 a.m.)
• Bayan Khutbah at Islamic Center of Round Rock (1:40 p.m.)
• Light Up The Lake, Dec. 2 and 3 at Old Settlers Park (6:30 p.m.)
• Round Rock High School Region Orchestra Clinic and Concert at Round Rock High School (7 p.m.)
• "The Man Who Came to Dinner" play at Sam Bass Theatre (7:30 p.m.)
• Friday Night Mix Down with DJ MeeCo at The Alcove Cantina (9 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• 🎄Round Rock Police gave back this year, and brought the "Light Up the Holidays" event to several residents. "Meals on Wheels and the Round Rock Police Neighborhood Services decorated five Round Rock homes " with Christmas lights and accents. Check out the Round Rock Police Department Facebook for photos.
• 😲🎄 🎶 Light Up the Lake is finally here! This exciting and activity filled event with an amazing display of light shows, live music, a yule log, and much more, starts this evening at 6:30 p.m. Visit: The City of Round Rock event page and download the Parking and Traffic Map to plan your visit ahead of time. This is a two-day FREE event - If you miss it today, Saturday Dec. 3 is the last day to party! (Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department via Facebook)
• 🎉🎉 Can we all wish Allen R Baca Senior Center member Elsie Garrahy a very Happy 100th Birthday? "She celebrated her birthday surrounded by card playing friends at the Center!" (Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new update!

— Elaine Thompson

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