🌱 New RR Eateries + Hogwarts Castle In ATX + Cyber Crime Safety

Round Rock TX

26 October, 2021

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Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Another "boo-tastic" day is ahead of you 👻 It's me again, Meagan Falcon your host of today's newsletter. We got a lot of "wicked" cool events coming up this week for Halloween 🎃(see below). But first, let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's what Madam Zeroni predicts in today's forecast 🔮: Becoming windier, not as warm. High: 75 Low: 53. Her weekly prediction for Round Rock: Strong to severe storms that moved in Tuesday night will hover over the area into Wednesday morning with large hail/damaging winds possible, followed by gusty winds and critical fire weather in the afternoon. But don't worry folks. Madam Zeroni says we are in for much quieter weather this week, setting up for sunny skies into the weekend. Expect highs in the upper 70s and lows reaching as low as the high 40s. Don't forget! Early voting is still going on this week. 🗳 Early voting will continue through Friday, Oct. 29. Election Day will be Nov. 2. Here are a few things you should know before you head to the ballot to cast your vote. Elections 2021: What's On The Nov. 2 Ballot In Round RockTX Elections 2021: What To Know About 8 Propositions On Ballot Here are the top stories in Round Rock today 📰: Four new restaurants opened in Round Rock this month. Check out which ones and what eateries are expected to open in town in the future. (Round Rock Patch)The holidays are right around the corner. With that comes a rise in crime — particularly, cyber crimes. Here's how to not fall victim while shopping online for the holidays this year. (FOX 7 Austin)The Texas Workforce Commission, Workforce Solutions and the Texas Medical Center are hosting the 10th annual statewide job fair for veterans and their family members in November. Here's what you need to know. (Community Impact Newspaper)International homebuyers have infused $634 million into the Austin-area housing market from April 2020 to March 2021, according to the Austin Board of Realtors. Here are some key things you should know from the 2021 report. (KVUE.com) A South Austin home has completely transformed its front yard this Halloween into the famous Hogwarts Castle from Harry Potter's Wizarding World. The Diagon Alley Halloween House features popular scenes from the series including floating pumpkin lights. Here's when and where you can enjoy this decorative show. (Austin Patch) Today's Round Rock Daily is brought to you by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in Round Rock: RRHS Freshman Football vs Vista Ridge @ Dragon Stadium. (5 p.m.) RRHS JV Football vs Vista Ridge @ VRHS/Gupton Stadium. (5 p.m.)Things to do to get you into the Halloween spirit this week. 🎃 Here's your ultimate guide to Halloween parties, haunted houses, pumpkin patches and more during Halloween 🎃weekend 2021 in Austin. It's already time to find some good trick-or-treating 🍬 spots in town. To make your life easier, we've gathered a list of some Halloween 2021: Trunk Or Treat Events In Austin Metro.Looking for family-friendly fun this October, including festivals in the Austin Metro 🍂? Visit the Patch 🌱guide to Fall 2021: Festivals, Pumpkin Patches In Austin Metro. Round Rock Patch Notebook Round Rock, Texas – City Government: "Don't mind us, just over here drooling. 🤤" (Facebook) Round Rock Police Department: "This month, we honor all those impacted by breast cancer. See link in bio for information on how to prevent and detect breast cancer. #UnityInOneCommUNITY" (Instagram) Round Rock Public Library: "For this week's #StaffRecommendations, Julie has chosen "Secret Ingredient" which is over in the New Nonfiction section. "It's got simple recipes, all with a secret ingredient that gives it a little extra oomph!" (Facebook) Greater Round Rock Community Foundation: "Come join us for the Future Fund Kickoff Party! Everyone is invited, dinner and drinks provided. Thursday, October 28th from 6-8pm Nyle Maxwell's Vehicles Unique - 3 Sierra Way, Georgetown." (Facebook) Round Rock Public Library: "#PumpkinDecorating #BookishPumpkins Family Book Character Pumpkin Contest entries started to arrive yesterday. We're so excited! 🎃📚🤩." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Round Rock New Neighbors October Coffee Time (October 28) Save 15 Percent On Boo-tiful Flowers This Halloween! (October 31) Taxes in Retirement Webinar (November 1) Add your event You're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon! If you're into these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors on board. You can send them this link to subscribe. Your friendly neighborhood journalist, Meagan Falcon Meagan 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]. Halloween Quote of the Day 🎃: "The farther we've gotten from the magic and mystery of our past, the more we've come to need Halloween." — Paula Curan via townandcountrymag.com