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Good morning Round Rock! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
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In today's newsletter:
- Headed to Dell Diamond tomorrow? Learn emergency tips while you watch baseball.
- What the new East Old Settlers extension means for Round Rock drivers.
- How a prior Round Rock arrest preceded Georgetown's deadly police encounter
Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Sunshine and hot, with a high of 99 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Hot with partial sunshine, temps: high: 99, low: 78.
- Thursday: Hot with clouds and sun, with a high of 101 and low of 75 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Emergency Preparedness Night at Round Rock Express (austintexas.gov) — Round Rock families can head to Dell Diamond on Wednesday, Sept. 2 for Emergency Preparedness Night, combining a Round Rock Express game with practical safety resources. Local agencies will share tips on planning, emergency kits, staying informed and connecting with neighbors, alongside $1 hot dogs and ballpark fun. 
• Exit ramps, road improvements: 6 Austin metro transportation updates (communityimpact.com) — A major extension of East Old Settlers Boulevard in Round Rock, adding four lanes and a new bridge over McNutt Creek, has been finalized and will open once nearby Red Bud Lane work shifts traffic. The regional roundup also highlights other Austin-area road projects that could affect Round Rock drivers heading across the metro.
• Georgetown officer-involved shooting: New details, man's identity released (fox7austin.com) — A recent fatal officer-involved shooting on the Georgetown Square is now under investigation by the Texas Rangers, with officials confirming the man involved had earlier been arrested at St. David's Hospital in Round Rock. Authorities say he was released from jail before later struggling with Georgetown officers, during which a shot was heard and an officer fired. Leaders emphasize mental health support and plan to present the case to a grand jury.
📸 Around Round Rock
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Round Rock
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- Book Fair Preview
Forest Creek El Round Rock, TX 78664 - Popcorn Day
Old Town El Round Rock, TX 78681 - PTA Informational Meeting
Fern Bluff El Round Rock, TX 78681
9:00 am - RRHS Tennis - JV vs. Westlake HS
Round Rock H S RRHS Courts
4:00 pm - PTA Meeting
Fern Bluff El Round Rock, TX 78681
6:30 pm - RRHS Subvarsity Volleyball @ Dripping Springs tourney
Round Rock H S Dripping Springs HS - VB Team Build/Study Hall in Cafe
James Garland Walsh Middle Round Rock, TX 78681
8:00 am - 3rd Grade Planning
Deepwood El Round Rock, TX 78681
9:40 am
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
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🗓 Events Nearby
- RRHS Tennis - Varsity vs. Westlake HS
Round Rock H S Westlake HS
4:00 pm - Walsh Open House
James Garland Walsh Middle Walsh Middle School, 3850 Walsh Ranch Blvd, Round Rock, TX 7868
5:30 pm - RRHS Volleyball games vs Vista Ridge HS
Round Rock H S Vista Ridge HS
5:30 pm - Popcorn Day
Old Town El Round Rock, TX 78681
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Black bellied whistling ducklings update 😁 1 parent took off with 2 ducklings and never returned.
Leaving 2 in the nest and 5 eggs. So.. I've been busy incubating, hatching and raising 7 ducklings. Fun & rewarding (Nextdoor Tonkawa Springs) - If anyone is missing two dogs these to came up to my door.
On Verona Place. If these are your dogs my number is 254-384-6597 (Nextdoor Siena)
- Via 313 Round Rock posted a job opening for Back of House Team Member in Round Rock. Apply here.
- Old Navy, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate - La Frontera in Round Rock. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Round Rock here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hutto
- As Texans' electricity costs soar and temperatures rise, a public health crisis brews (hppr.org)
- Find Top Personal Assistant Jobs in Carmine, TX (care.com)
Cedar Park
- Scheels opens 35th store in Cedar Park, Texas (inforum.com)
- Austin Highlights: August 31 to September 3 – Food, Music, Arts & More (austinot.com)
- Texas upcoming events Aug 31 (lemonwire.com)
Ok Round Rock! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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