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Hi Round Rock! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How much more could Round Rock homeowners pay under the new rate?
- What will Round Rock's award-winning zoning changes mean for downtown's future?
- Which free Labor Day concert is happening right here in Round Rock?
Also on today's calendar: Round Rock: Trailside Market and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 100 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 99, low: 77.
- Monday: Hot with sunshine, with a high of 99 and low of 76 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Round Rock gives initial approval to 2026-27 tax rate and budget (communityimpact.com) — Round Rock officials have tentatively approved a 2026-27 city tax rate of $0.423 per $100 valuation as part of a $684.1 million operating budget, potentially raising bills for many residents. Falling median home values nudged the no-new-revenue rate higher, and the proposed rate sits $0.038 above that benchmark while awaiting a final council vote. 
2. Round Rock earns planning award for downtown development standards (roundrocktexas.gov) — Round Rock's Planning and Development Services Department has earned a 2026 state planning award for its updated downtown mixed-use zoning and user guide, capping more than 15 years of coordinated investment. The new standards aim to protect historic character while encouraging walkable, denser development, giving residents, businesses, and developers clearer rules for how downtown can grow.
3. Fun Labor Day Events In Austin: Top Local Picks (austinot.com) — Round Rock residents can enjoy a free Labor Day concert at Centennial Amphitheater on Monday, Sept. 7, featuring national and local performers. The guide also highlights Austin-area festivals, family activities, and driving tips specifically for people coming in from suburbs like Round Rock, making it easy to plan the long weekend.
4. Live updates of high school football between Round Rock and Weiss (statesman.com) — Round Rock High School kicks off its football season tonight against Weiss at Dragon Stadium, with lightning briefly delaying the start to 8:10 p.m. Fans can track scoring and key moments as two top-ranked Central Texas teams battle under the lights.
5. 2 TCTA members among state finalists for Texas Teacher of the Year (tcta.org) — Texas' top teachers will be honored at a statewide banquet in Round Rock on Oct. 16, where the Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year will be announced. While the finalists come from districts across Texas, hosting the celebration here brings a major education spotlight and visiting educators into the Round Rock community.
📸 Around Round Rock
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Round Rock
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- Round Rock: Trailside Market →
Memorial Park- Brushy Creek, 600 N Lee St, Round Rock
9:00 am - UHE BoosterThon Fundraiser
Union Hill El Round Rock, TX 78664 - RRHS Tennis - Varsity vs. Georgetown HS
Round Rock H S Georgetown HS
4:00 pm - Parent Information Night Kindergarten- Start in Cafe end in your cl
Great Oaks El Round Rock, TX 78681
5:30 pm - Water Polo vs. RRHS
Cedar Ridge H S RRISD Aquatic Center, Aquatics Center, 2801 Gattis School Rd, R
5:30 pm - RRHS Water Polo vs Cedar Ridge
Round Rock H S RR Aquatic Center
5:30 pm - TSIA Exam- Must PreRegister on Testing Website
Stony Point H S Lecture Hall
9:00 am - Tennis vs. LASA
Cedar Ridge H S Cedar Ridge High School, 2801 Gattis School Rd, Round Rock, TX
4:00 pm - RRHS Tennis - Varsity vs. Westlake HS
Round Rock H S Westlake HS
4:00 pm
Saturday August 29
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
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🗓 Events Nearby
- RRHS Tennis - Varsity vs. Georgetown HS
Round Rock H S Georgetown HS
4:00 pm - Parent Information Night Kindergarten- Start in Cafe end in your cl
Great Oaks El Round Rock, TX 78681
5:30 pm - PRMS NJHS Induction Ceremony
Pearson Ranch Middle GYM
5:30 pm - RRHS Water Polo vs Cedar Ridge
Round Rock H S RR Aquatic Center
5:30 pm
Monday August 31
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I live in oak hollow and all of our cats are inside-outside cats - two of our cats went missing this past month.
If anyone's seen them please message me the small grey one w white paws name is Rosie she's only about 2 years old and i'm not sure if she fully… (Nextdoor Sam Bass Corridor) - I have a half grown possum that comes to him and he loves the dog and cat food!
He doesn't want it to for a pet! Is there a wildlife rescue in round rock? (Nextdoor Sam Bass Corridor)
- J&P Hospitality Management, LLC posted a job opening for Public Spaces (Building Attendant) - WoodSpring Suites in Round Rock. Apply here.
- In N Out Burger posted a job opening for Store Associate in Round Rock. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Round Rock here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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