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Round Rock TX

05 November, 2021

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Welcome back, Round Rock! Your host Meagan Falcon, here. The weekend is finally here, but before you can head out and enjoy this gorgeous weather, here's everything you need to know to get this Saturday started off right. First, today's weather: Plenty of sunshine. High: 68 Low: 43. Weekend Weather Forecast: Fair and comfortable the next five days as the temperatures gradually warm from the weekend into next week under mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies. Rain is not expected through the period. Sunday:Sunny skies. High: 74 Low:43. Monday: Sunny skies. High: 78 Low: 48. Here are the top stories in Round Rock today: Round Rock has decided to name Central Texas Refuse as its sole trash and recycling hauler in the city, pushing out all others. The news comes after alleged reports the contractor has been dumping recyclables in a local landfill. (KVUE.com) Less than a month after Amazon opened its Pflugerville facility, the company looks to set its sights in Round Rock. The news has had families in the Round Rock West Neighborhood concerned after they learned of the possible move. (Round Rock Patch) Round Rock Express, Rodeo Austin will partner for 'Bulls in the Ballpark' at Dell Diamond this weekend. (KVUE.com) The Historic Preservation Commission in Round Rock announced this year's Local Legend Award honorees on Thursday. Here's the list. (City of Round Rock) A new study from personal finance website SmartAsset ranks Austin and neighboring Round Rock as two of the nation's top 50 boomtowns. (CultureMap Austin) Things to do this weekend: Halloween may be over Austin, but there's still plenty of fall things to do in the metro area.From pumpkin patches to fall-themed festivals, families are bound to have a great time this weekend across Austin. We've gathered a list of some cool events you have to check out Nov. 4-7. Things To Do In The Austin Metro Nov. 4-7 Round Rock Patch Notebook Shadow Cats: "Fall is here and Rafiki is modeling his cooler weather onesie! Had to get a closeup of those sweet little feet! 💕" (Facebook) Round Rock Public Library: "Congratulations to our Family Book Character Pumpkin Contest Winners! Thank you to everyone who participated! 1st Place: "Please, Mr. Panda" pumpkin 2nd Place: "Legend of the Bluebonnet" pumpkin 3rd Place: "Zoey and Sassafras" pumpkin." (Facebook) Round Rock Arts: "The CELEBRATIONS exhibit is now open! We are excited to showcase artwork with the intention of the many reasons and seasons to celebrate. On view thru 1/22/22 at the Texas State University Round Rock Campus." (Facebook) Round Rock Public Library: "Read about "one of the most egregious ripoffs in the history of science": nonfiction available now and Marie Benedict's biographical fiction coming in January!" (Facebook) Central Texas Feline Rescue: "Happy Day for Latte today. She was rescued from shelter today along with Dusk. Both will make their Freedom Ride to Round Rock on Sunday. Help us to keep rescuing from this high risk. Our Vet nearly doubled recently." (Facebook) Rotary Club of Round Rock: "What an amazing panel of Rotarian Women who #ServeToChangeLives! https://rotarydistrict5870.org/sitepage/zoom-series-staying-connected-as-rotarians/" (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Celebrate A Week Of Self-Care With 15 Percent Off Flowers (November 9) Round Rock New Neighbors Annual Arts and Crafts Fair (November 10) 26th Annual Cedar Park 5 Miler/5K & Kids 1K (November 14) Social Security Seminar (November 16) Add your event You're all caught up for today. See you all next week for another update! 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 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 Round Rock Daily? Contact me at [email protected]. Quote of the Day: "Art attracts us only by what it reveals of our most secret self." — Alfred North Whitehead via BrainyQuote.com