🌱 Woman Tased On IH-35 + Bill For Abortion Rights + New Road Projects

Hello, neighbors! Elaine Thompson here with your fresh copy of the Round Rock Daily, full of everything you need to know that's happening locally, including:

• Round Rock Police tased and took a woman into custody on the interstate.
• Next November's bill filed to bring back Roe v. Wade
• Current and upcoming road construction projects to ease traffic congestion
• New real estate listings in Round Rock + an upcoming open-house

But first, today's weather:

A bit warmer today with low clouds breaking. High: 79 Low: 68.

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Here are the top stories in Round Rock today:

1. A woman was tased and safely taken into custody, when she failed to comply with Round Rock Police officers' commands after exiting a reportedly stolen vehicle. This incident began at 8:11 a.m. and ended at 8:41 a.m. around the northbound lanes of IH-35 near Kia of Round Rock. The woman was taken to a hospital for an evaluation. (KXAN)
2. Representative James Talarico, D-Round Rock, filed HJR 56, to put abortion access on the ballot next November, following suit behind Kansas, Michigan, and Vermont, states that "enshrined abortion rights in their constitutions." Read more on this bill and what it could mean, on Spectrum News.
3. "Major road projects in Round Rock [are] planned to ease traffic and add capacity" for our rapidly growing city. Lane expansion for University Boulevard has been in the works for years and is in its final stages. Other major projects include: Kenney Fort Boulevard, Gattis School Road and Highway 79. To see more on road improvements coming, pop over to Community Impact Newspaper.
4. Lovely, new home listings in Round Rock that you will want to check out include 5133 Lunata Way ($584k), which has an open house on Dec. 10, while 1946 Texoma Dr. ($650k), and 3917 Sapphire Loop ($699k) are the newest listings we've rounded up from some of the most desired neighborhoods in Round Rock. (Round Rock Patch)

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Today in Round Rock:

• Photos With Santa at Round Rock Premium Outlets (Reserve tickets all day)
• Household Hazardous Waste Collection at Deepwood Recycling Center (3 p.m.)
• Happy Hour at The Ruby Hotel and Bar (4 p.m.)
• Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting at City Council Chambers (6 p.m.)
• Jesse Peyton Live Stand-Up at Flix Brewhouse (6:30 p.m.)
• Orchestra Winter Concert at Cedar Ridge High School (7 p.m.)
• Music on Main Hometown Holiday at Downtown Round Rock (7 p.m. - 9 p.m.)
• Rockey's Rocking Comedy Show at Rockey's Piano Bar (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Via 313 😋 is set to open this Thursday, Dec. 8 at the Rock Creek Plaza shopping center! I'm so ready for access to these Detroit style, delicious pies - Are you? (Shop The Rock)
• Check out the "Artist Spotlight: Rebeca Garofalo Oliveira - becollina.crafts@gmail.com Wonderful handmade jewelry and Rashmi Rajan - www.septembermagic.com Amazing Hand Painted Glasses" (Round Rock Arts Facebook)
• Williamson County and Cities Health District reminds us that "the flu is circulating, it is not too late to get your flu shot. Call WCCHD at 512-943-3600 to schedule an appointment for the flu shot. 👉FREE! 👉No health insurance is required 👉Available for all ages" (Williamson County and Cities Health District via Facebook)

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

— Elaine Thompson

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