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Council members cite increasing vaccinations, low hospitalization rates for COVID-19 The Round Rock City Council voted Thursday, April 8, to repeal the face covering ordinance effective 11:59 p.m. Thursday, April 22. The vote was 7-0, and Councilmembers also voted unanimously to dispense with second reading of the ordinance so the action is final.  The City …

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Pound Rock Police, Fire and EMS responded to a “pedestrian struck by train” call around 5:55 pm Sunday evening. The pedestrian who was struck by the train near the 3200-block of E Palm Valley Blvd was pronounced dead on scene. There are no other reported injuries. The pedestrian has been identified as 48-year-old Scott Williams.

Round Rock Police have released the names of the two men involved in the shooting that took place in the parking lot of Gold’s Gym Monday morning. The victim is 50-year-old Kirk Larsen, who remains at the hospital with non-life-treating injuries. The suspect in the shooting has been identified as 50-year-old Matthew Engelman. Matthew succumbed …

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Williamson Count Emergence Services post this notice around 3:45 pm “If you have an appointment at Dell Diamond for your #COVID-19Vax , please be patient. A tent malfunction has caused some delays. All lanes are open now. Everyone with an appointment will receive a vaccine, even if later than scheduled.”

UPDATE: April 5th, 5:30 pm A shooting occurred in the Gold’s Gym parking lot approximately 7:15 am this morning. It is believed neither subject was employed by the Gym. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation, although it appears to be related to a domestic dispute. We’ve been told the victim is now in …

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Pound Rock Police, Fire and EMS responded to a “pedestrian struck by train” call around 5:55 pm Sunday evening. The pedestrian who was struck by the train near the 3200-block of E Palm Valley Blvd was pronounced dead on scene. There are no other reported injuries. Monday morning approximately 7:15 am Police and Emergency Services …

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Ignore bogus COVID vaccine survey March 24, 2021 by  Colleen Tressler Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC Scammers are using a new trick to steal your money and personal information: a bogus COVID vaccine survey. People across the country are reporting getting emails and texts out of the blue, asking them to complete a …

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On March 14 at about 1:00 a.m., Angel Contreras was walking along IH-35 near the La Margarita Restaurant (just north of Sam Bass Rd) when he was struck and killed by a vehicle traveling southbound on IH-35. Investigation has determined that the vehicle that struck Angel was a 1996 to 2002 white in color Chevy …

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Registration available for vaccine clinics by DSHS and some other public health entities As Texas opens COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to everyone age 16 and older, the Texas Department of State Health Services is launching the Texas Public Health Vaccine Scheduler. The scheduler gives people one place to sign up for a COVID-19 shot through multiple …

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