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Good morning Round Rock! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Round Rock's new trail plan change your daily routes?
  • What we know about last week's deadly park stabbing in Round Rock.
  • Why is former Round Rock Mayor Nyle Maxwell being honored this fall?

Also on today's calendar: Round Rock: Trailside Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 97 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 96, low: 77.
  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 99 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Round Rock adopts updated trails plan to guide future growth (kxan.com) — Round Rock has approved an updated Trails Plan that will shape how neighborhoods, schools, parks, and downtown are connected by paths for years to come. A key Heritage Trail East project along Brushy Creek is slated to start construction by year's end, closing the final major gap and eventually improving access to the library, City Hall, Prete Plaza, and downtown businesses.
   

2. Andrew Wimsatt was 'such a nice guy,' friend says after deadly stabbing (newsnationnow.com) — A man was fatally stabbed last week while sitting on a park bench in Round Rock shortly after visiting his mother at a nearby nursing home, shocking friends who describe him as unfailingly kind. Authorities have arrested a 26-year-old suspect with a prior record, and the case has prompted Texas' governor to propose a new statewide prosecutor's office targeting repeat offenders.
   

3. Cattleman's Ball honoree Nyle Maxwell discusses journey of reorienting his business toward philanthropy (wilcosun.com) — Former Round Rock Mayor and auto dealer Nyle Maxwell is being honored at the Cattleman's Ball, a Williamson Museum fundraiser set for Oct. 15 at Kalahari Resorts in Round Rock. He reflects on how his time as mayor and business owner reshaped his focus toward philanthropy, employee well-being, and supporting Central Texas nonprofits that serve Williamson County communities.
   

4. Business news, wave pool, school closures: 6 trending Austin-area stories (communityimpact.com) — One of this week's top stories is Round Rock's decision to readopt its trails master plan, aiming to close gaps along Brushy Creek and improve walking and biking connections. The broader roundup also touches on Cedar Park's planned wave pool, Pflugerville ISD school closures, a major RM 620 widening project, Georgetown business openings, and a new Austin affordable housing investment.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Almost time to plant native wildflower seeds for spring color including bluebonnets!
    Native Seed Company in Junction TX is an amazing company to buy from. Highly recommended. https://seedsource.com/native-seed/ (Nextdoor Brushy Bend Park)
  • Lost kitten: she's 16 weeks old, spayed, micro-chipped and indoor only.
    She's wearing the harness shown in the photo. Please keep a lookout. (Nextdoor Great Oaks)
  • Nationwide Janitorial Services posted a job opening for Housekeeping Crew in Round Rock. Apply here.
  • Public Storage posted a job opening for Customer Service - Self Storage Manager in Round Rock. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Round Rock here.

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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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