🌱 Peppermint Parkway Returns To COTA + Doggett To Run For TX-37

Round Rock TX

12 November, 2021

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Hello, neighbors! Meagan Falcon here with your Saturday Round Rock Daily. The weekend is finally here. So to get things started, we've gathered where to find the best things to do as we approach good weather this weekend and what you missed in yesterday's news. First, today's weather: Plenty of sunshine. High: 68 Low: 49. Your weekend weather forecast: The weekend will be mostly clear, seasonal and mild with highs in the 70s for the most part. The start of the work week looks dry and warm. Clouds will increase Wednesday ahead of the next cold front that should push through the area Wednesday night. Here are the top stories today in Round Rock: Wondering what renovations and new construction are underway or set to begin soon in Round Rock? Here's a list. (Community Impact Newspaper)U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett will file for re-election to the new 37th District at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Texas Democratic Headquarters. (North Austin-Pflugerville Patch) Peppermint Parkway, a drive-thru holiday experience, is set to return to Circuit of the Americas Nov. 26 – Dec. 26 with some new attractions. (KXAN.com)The post-apocalyptic AMC drama, "Fear the Walking Dead," will move its production base to Georgia, the Austin Film Commission confirmed Friday. (KXAN.com)The Big Bounce America is bringing back all its bouncy fun, with some new additions, to Carson Creek Ranch in Austin until Nov. 13. (FOX 7 Austin)30 Days of Gratitude in Round Rock Patch's "30 Days Of Gratitude" will run throughout the November with stories about living with gratitude — in simple terms, a deliberate choice to see the goodness and joy in your life and to wish the same for your neighbors. Learn more about it here. Things To Do This Weekend In Central Texas, there's always something to do. With that in mind, we've rounded up some of the top things you can do with friends and family this weekend. Your Guide: Things To Do In Austin Metro On Nov. 12-14 Round Rock Patch Notebook Round Rock Police Department: "📦The first packages have already arrived! For more info on Operation Front Porch, visit RoundRockTexas.gov/frontporch" (Facebook) Texas State University Round Rock Campus: "The Veterans Day Celebration held today on the Round Rock campus honored and expressed gratitude for our students, faculty, and staff veterans. Thank you for your service!" (Facebook) Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department: "🛍🎄 THIS SATURDAY IS #SHOP DAY at the 17th Annual Rockin' Around the Holidays Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat., Nov. 13, 2021 Clay Madsen Rec Center." (Facebook) Williamson County and Cities Health District: "WCCHD will be offering Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines for 1st, 2nd and booster doses at this event. No appt. needed!" (Facebook) Round Rock Public Library: "Want a pre-publication copy so you can read this before everyone else? Just be the first to comment below saying that you're interested. We'll confirm who gets it and hold it for you to pick up!" (Facebook) CHASCO Family YMCA: "~ G O B B L E G O B B L E ~ 🦃 Join us for our Inspirational Luncheon as we give thanks for our blessings, our community, and our members. There will be great food, fellowship, and thanks." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: 26th Annual Cedar Park 5 Miler/5K & Kids 1K (November 14) Take 10% Off Your L.L.Bean Order — Online And In Stores (November 15) Social Security Seminar (November 16) Taxes in Retirement Webinar (November 18) Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (November 19) Taxes In Retirement Webinar (November 22) Add your event You're all caught up for today! I'll be in your inbox next week with another update. If you're liking these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. 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 Austin Daily? Reach out anytime to [email protected]. Quote of the Day: "The way to get things done is not to mind who gets the credit for doing them." — Benjamin Jowett via BrainyQuote.com