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🌱 Patch AM: Where in Round Rock can you actually study in real silence?
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Hello Round Rock! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Where in Round Rock can you actually study in real silence?
- Which of Round Rock's five new restaurants will you try first?
- How much more will Round Rock water bills rise over three years?
Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 97 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Some sun with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 94, low: 75.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 96 and low of 75 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Best Coffee Shops & Quiet Study Spots Austin (austinot.com) — Round Rock residents looking for quiet study space can head to the third floor of Round Rock Public Library, a designated silent zone with reservable study rooms and extensive online research tools. The guide also spotlights Alamo Coffee Co. on Sendero Springs Drive and other nearby cafes and coworking spaces, giving locals multiple options for reliable WiFi, long hours, and comfortable work-friendly environments. 
2. 12 new restaurants have opened in Leander and Round Rock (statesman.com) — Round Rock diners have five new restaurants to try, ranging from modern American fare at Grey Orchard to Italian dishes from Michelin-starred chefs at Frank and Margie's. The roundup shares exact Round Rock locations, hours, and specialties, plus additional nearby options in Leander if you're willing to drive a bit for coffee, wings, or South Indian cuisine.
3. Speed limit changes, supportive housing: Check out 6 trending Austin-area stories (communityimpact.com) — Round Rock residents are set to pay more for water, wastewater, and sewer service over the next three years after officials approved a new rate model on Aug. 27. That decision is highlighted in a roundup of Austin-area developments, including Georgetown speed limit changes, new supportive housing in East Austin, and a major Hays County overpass project.
4. When should you get fall vaccines? Austin doctors explain (statesman.com) — Doctors in the Austin area are urging residents, including those in Round Rock, to plan flu and updated COVID-19 shots between mid-September and October, especially if they're older, pregnant, or have chronic conditions. A Round Rock urgent care provider notes mild post-shot reactions are common but normal, and local pharmacies, Austin Public Health clinics, and H-E-B offer low-cost or free vaccines with no prescription required.
📸 Around Round Rock
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Round Rock
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- Student/Staff Holiday- No School
Chandler Oaks El Round Rock, TX 78681 - Labor Day: Student & Staff Holiday
7th H S - Northeast Round Rock, TX 78681 - Student/Staff Holiday
Old Town El Round Rock, TX 78681 - Labor Day - Student/Staff Holiday
Round Rock H S Round Rock, TX 78681 - RRHS Golf (JV-W Boys) vs Westlake
Round Rock H S Lions Municipal - RRHS Tennis - JV vs. Westwood HS
Round Rock H S Westwood HS
4:00 pm - PK-2nd Grade Parent Info Night
Chandler Oaks El Round Rock, TX 78681
5:00 pm - 7th Football Game vs Hopewell @Stony Point HS
James Garland Walsh Middle Stony Point Tiger Stadium, Round Rock, TX 78664, USA
5:00 pm - RRHS Water Polo vs McNeil
Round Rock H S RR Aquatic Center
5:30 pm - RRHS Volleyball games vs Westlake HS
Round Rock H S Round Rock HS
5:30 pm - Cub Scout Pack 174 Meeting
Great Oaks El GOES-1-Cafeteria Stage (100)
6:30 pm - 8th Football vs Hopewell
James Garland Walsh Middle Walsh Middle School, 3850 Walsh Ranch Blvd, Round Rock, TX 7868
5:00 pm
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update on Jannik Sinner!
My husband named him that after a famous tennis player. He's two months old now and already he's the Prince of the home! (Nextdoor Stone Canyon) - On july 13th, i lost my dad.
Im a songwriter, and i wrote him a song about our story. I can't sing it yet without crying, but i feel our story is something others should hear. If… (Nextdoor Avery Ranch/Brushy Creek)
- SPECTRUM posted a job opening for Retail Sales Specialist (Bilingual Spanish) in Round Rock. Apply here.
- O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Merchandiser/Cashier 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: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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