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By Kelsey Thompson |

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St. David’s CareNow–Round Rock West, located in the Crossing Point Shopping Center at 2800 S. I-35, Round Rock, opened Oct. 29. The urgent care facility specializes in treating minor illnesses, such as the common cold and flu, and injuries like strains and sprains.

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By Kelsey Thompson
Kelsey Thompson is the reporter for Round Rock, Pflugerville and Hutto, where her work focuses on education, city government and community development. Originally from Upstate New York, Kelsey relocated to Austin after graduating from Syracuse University in May 2019.

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