Georgetown Builds Memorial For 75 Dogs Killed + RR Road Extension

Round Rock TX

30 September, 2021

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Happy Friday, neighbors! Your host (and editor) Meagan Falcon, here. I hope everyone has a boo-tiful day 👻. As we kickoff the month of October 🎃, let's get you started on everything you need to know today in Round Rock. First, today's weather: Cloudy, heavy t-storms; humid. High: 81 Low: 70. A more in-depth forecast: While an isolated shower or thunderstorm cannot be ruled out, the majority of the region is expected to stay dry. Our next round of widespread showers and storms is expected to begin Friday evening out west. For more weather updates, visit www.weather.gov/ewx. Here are the top stories in Round Rock today: Georgetown City Council voted Tuesday to direct its staff to work on a plan for a memorial in Bark Park for the 75 dogs killed in a fire at Ponderosa Pet Resort. (Round Rock Patch) The city of Round Rock has approved a contract to extend Kenney Fort Boulevard. Here's what that means for residents. (Austin American-Statesman)Round Rock's Front Porch Frozen Desserts closed after more than 8 years of operation. Here's the "scoop." (Community Impact Newspaper)Cork & Barrel will host its version of Oktoberfest with a full day of day of beer, food, live music and fun events for ages 21 and over. (Round Rock Patch) Dangerous toxins have been found in parts of Austin's Barton Creek. Officials have learned this can lead to serious health problems. Here's what to know. (KVUE.com)What's in store for the weekend?Whether it's a lone ranger adventure on the town, a date, a friends day or a fun family day out, we got you covered. Here's a list of Things To Do In The Austin Metro Oct. 1-3. Looking for family-friendly fun this October, including festivals and pumpkin patches in Austin Metro? Visit the Patch guide to Fall 2021: Festivals, Pumpkin Patches In Austin Metro. Today's Round Rock Daily is brought to you by our friends at Verizon. They're building the fastest 5G network in the country. To learn how 5G is going to change life for you and your community — and to get access to this amazing technology — click here. And thank you Verizon for sponsoring this community resource in Round Rock! Today in Round Rock: Round Rock Chalk Walk Arts Festival. (2 p.m.) Round Rock Patch Notebook Round Rock Police Department: "🐾K9s deserve retirement too! Their handlers - Officer Moncivais and Detective Warren have moved on to other roles at the PD - but K9 Harley and K9 Karma are living the good life at home." (Instagram) Williamson County and Cities Health District: "WCCHD has released the 9/29/21 COVID-19 Update." (Facebook) Round Rock Arts: "UPCYCLED Art Spotlight: "Spirit Sponsors" (Sculpture: $450) by Glenda Adkinson is a fun and colorful piece that brightens up the room. On view thru 11/5, come in to the Downtowner Gallery at 231 E. Main Street (suite 160) in downtown Round Rock." (Facebook) CHASCO Family YMCA: "Join us for Swim Lessons! 🏊‍♂️ Learn a life skill along with getting exercise and participating in a challenging sport. Register today by using the link below! Register Here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3cHzKEK Family YMCA" (Facebook) Round Rock Public Library: "#BannedBooksWeek Are these books too hot to handle? Decide for yourself!" (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: 🎄Hollydays Market of New Braunfels - Bring a Friend for Free!🎄 (October 2) New Retirement Savings Time Bomb Seminar (October 7) Taxes in Retirement Webinar (October 11) Add your event Announcements: 🎄Hollydays Market of New Braunfels - Bring a Friend for Free!🎄 (Details) Add your announcement Housing: SEEKING Cabin on Land to Rent (Details) Add your listing You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with a new update! If you're liking these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors along for the ride. You can send them this link to subscribe. Your friendly neighborhood journalist, Meagan FalconMeagan covers local news for Patch in downtown Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander and Pflugerville. About Meagan: I was born and raised in Corpus Christi and spent three years covering breaking news and things to do in South Texas before I moved to the Austin Metro. When I am not reporting the news, I am enjoying a good book, tending to my garden and spending time with my pup. I am a green thumb novice so if y'all have gardening tips, I would love some. Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Austin Daily? Contact me at [email protected]. Quote of the Day: "A champion is someone who gets up when he can't." — Jack Dempsey via BrainyQuote.com