ROUND 🪨 DAILY: What's Happening This Weekend (Thu, Sep 2)

Rise and shine, Round Rock! Let's get this weekend started off right. These are the most important things happening in town.

First, your weekend weather:

• Thursday: Humid and partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 95 Low: 75.
• Friday: Humid and partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 94 Low: 75.
• Saturday: Humid and partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 95 Low: 75.
• Sunday: Humid throughout the day. High: 95 Low: 75.

Here are the top stories today in Round Rock:

1. Waiting for Beto (POLITICO)
2. Schools are leaving hard COVID choices up to parents and staff (PBS NewsHour)
3. Round Rock police asking for public's help locating bank robber (Austin American-Statesman)
4. Resolute Launches 12-Bed Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit in Austin/Round Rock (inForney.com)
5. Coronavirus updates in Central Texas: Wednesday school and cases stat tracker (KVUE.com)
6. Whether to quarantine: the difficult choice the school leaves to parents and staff (Texasnewstoday.com)
7. Taveras, Lowe Lift Rangers To Third Straight Win (Sports Illustrated)
8. Round Rock Police seek help identifying bank robbery suspect (KEYE TV CBS Austin)
9. Round Rock seeks input on 10-year public transportation plan (Community Impact Newspaper)
10. Season Preview: Women's Soccer returns with talented roster (Concordia University Tornados Athletics)
11. Liberos lead Round Rock volleyball teams to strong showings (Austin American-Statesman)
12. Season Preview: Cross Country looks to build on recent success (Concordia University Tornados Athletics)
13. Police looking for help identifying Round Rock bank robbery suspect (FOX 7 Austin)
14. City, Comptroller reach agreement on sales tax rule change injunction (City of Round Rock)
15. GOP's so-called critical race theory bill advances as bill to restrict transgender student athletes stalls in House committee (The Texas Tribune)
16. Cherry Coatings Named ENR Texas & Louisiana's 2021 Specialty Contractor of the Year (Engineering News-Record)
17. TxDOT Increases Safety and Mobility Near SH 45 North (Texas Department of Transportation)
18. Round Rock's Kaitlyn Bradley tabbed player of the week; Cedar Ridge takes team honor (Austin American-Statesman)
19. Texas House committee to discuss school mask mandate bans (KEYE TV CBS Austin)
20. Calendar of events for Round Rock (Austin American-Statesman)
21. Illusion Beauty Salon opens in Round Rock (Community Impact Newspaper)
22. Round Rock firefighters deploy to Louisiana to assist with Hurricane Ida search & rescue (KEYE TV CBS Austin)
23. Milhaus moves step closer to large Round Rock mixed-use project (Austin Business Journal)
24. NB I-35 lanes near SH 45 in Round Rock reopened after 18-wheeler crash (KXAN.com)
25. Where to Find the Texas Observer (The Texas Observer)
26. Transit Development Plan Public Workshop (City of Round Rock)
27. Round Rock firefighter deployed to help with Hurricane Ida search and rescue efforts (KVUE.com)
28. Round Rock firefighters dispatched to help people in areas hit by Hurricane Ida (KXAN.com)
29. Round Rock firefighters deploy to Louisiana (City of Round Rock)
30. Lifelong dream close to reality for Rangers top prospect (Spectrum News)

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This weekend in Round Rock:

Thursday, September 2

• Dramatic Reading of Moby Dick @ the Library (9:00 PM)
• Yoga with Goats in the Park (9:00 AM)
• Free Class - Beginning Ballet (10:00 AM)
• English Tea at the Cowboy Inn (11:00 AM)
• Wine Tasting @ the Lodge (6:00 PM)

Friday, September 3

• Doing Due Diligence (9:00 PM)
• The Rocky Horror Picture Show! (11:30 PM)

Saturday, September 4

Sunday, September 5

• Eight Years With Patch (9:00 AM)

Round Rock Patch Notebook

• Little Free Library: "We're seeing double! This #LittleFreeLibrary has solar lights, wood panels lining the inside, and it took 40+ hours to build. Repost @hollinhillsmodern #littlelibrary #littlefreelibraries #littlefreelibrariesofinstagram #LFL #takeabook..." (Instagram)
• Round Rock, Texas – City Government: "UPDATE: As of 2:30 p.m. the roadway has reopened to traffic. INTERSTATE CLOSURE ALERT All lanes of northbound IH-35 just south of the Hesters Crossing exit are closed to traffic due to a rollover accident involving an 18-wheeler. No ..." (Facebook)
• Round Rock, Texas – City Government: "97,249 119,468! City crews officially changed population signs throughout Round Rock this week based on updated Census data." (Facebook)
• Shadow Cats: "Cats are smart. They don't forget. They can call 911, open doors and cabinets and warn you (or not) of danger. They can turn on lights and use human toilets. They can use a computer and send encrypted messages to unknown persons. As one ..." (Facebook)
• Round Rock, Texas – City Government: "Keeping our firefighter and everyone in the path of Ida in our thoughts! " (Facebook)
• Round Rock Police Department: "***UPDATE*** ALL LANES OPEN A crash involving a truck that overturned is blocking northbound lanes at 3000 S IH 35, near MM 251. All lanes northbound are currently shut down." (Facebook)
• Shadow Cats: "Every day the staff and volunteers have a "favorite cat". That means, even with limited volunteers due to Covid, that between volunteers and staff, a kitty is "my favorite cat" of at least someone on any given day. Today, my favorite cat..." (Facebook)
• Round Rock, Texas – City Government: "Dang!!! Lookin' good, Round Rock! : Round Texas" (Facebook)
• Round Rock Police Department: "If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Round Rock Police Department." (Facebook)
• Round Rock Police Department: "Today RRPD provided clothing donations to the San Gabriel Crisis Center. Run by Bluebonnet Trails, the center provides services to those in mental health crisis. Pictured are RRPD Sergeant Michael Krogmann, Assistant Director of Crisis S..." (Facebook)
• Round Rock Fire Department: "We’re proud to have Battalion Chief Gunther von Seltmann helping neighbors to the east. Our thought are with all those impacted by Hurricane Ida." (Facebook)
• Round Rock Fire Department: "Five firefighters and one engine have now deployed to Louisiana from the Round Rock Fire Department." (Facebook)
• Williamson County and Cities Health District: "WCCHD has released the 8/31/21 COVID-19 Update - https://mailchi.mp/wilco/wcchd-has-released-its-covid-19-update-for-4807854" (Facebook)
• Williamson County and Cities Health District: "Show you care by wearing a face mask. Spread kindness, not COVID-19. #MaintainTheMask #MaskUpWilco" (Facebook)
• Round Rock Police Department: "Today RRPD provided clothing donations to the San Gabriel Crisis Center. Run by Bluebonnet Trails, the center provides services to those in mental health crisis. Pictured are RRPD Sergeant Michael Krogmann, Assistant Director of Crisis S..." (Instagram)
• Shadow Cats: "Hampton loves the tunnel toy! Hampton showed up in a cat colony in Dallas and tested positive for feline leukemia. She found her way to Shadow Cats and today she lives in Cookie’s Place with seven of her best friends. She is a beautiful ..." (Facebook)
• Williamson County and Cities Health District: "WCCHD has released the 8/30/21 COVID-19 Update - https://mailchi.mp/wilco/wcchd-has-released-its-covid-19-update-for-4807610" (Facebook)
• Shadow Cats: "Most everyone on this page is a cat advocate in some way or another. The more information we have, the better we advocate for them. Here is an excellent reminder of what FIV means in kittens from The Kitten Lady. At Shadow Cats we do not..." (Facebook)
• Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department: "Join us for the FREE “Friday Fun Nights” HANG-out Picnic at Yonders Point featuring hammock hanging demos, LIVE DJ with Innovative DJ Entertainment, food and refreshments, watermelon and more! All the fun takes place Fri., Sept. 3 fr..." (Facebook)
• Central Texas Feline Rescue: "This is Captain. He was rescued from a kill shelter yesterday. Tom cats are hardly ever looked at to be adopted and ultimately are put down. Thankfully, Captain's story is vastly different. Here he is in his new home soaking in his good ..." (Facebook)
• Round Rock Area Serving Center: "Congratulations to Chuy's on your 20th birthday and thank you for your support of the Round Rock Serving Center!!" (Facebook)
• Shadow Cats: "This is one of the nicest things another nonprofit organization has done for us. Our friends at ACME Cats Rescue Ranch, are fundraising to help us reach our Strut Your Mutt goal- amazing right? Please read their own narrative on why they..." (Facebook)
• Callison Elementary School: "Today we inducted new students into their Callison houses. Congratulations to the newest members of Houses Akili, Altruismo, Forte, and Valor" (Facebook)
• Round Rock ISD Partners In Education Foundation: "Congratulations to both Travis Mutscher and Marydale Troxler for being an Excellence in Education Grant Winner! This Principal Grant will be able to help the students and staff at Ridgeview Middle School." (Facebook)
• Round Rock ISD Partners In Education Foundation: ""Picture Frames: From Waste to Decor Galore!" is a project created by Roxanne Canamar of Union Hill Elementary. She is one of this year's Excellence in Education Grant Winners!" (Facebook)
• Teravista Elementary PTA: "Library Volunteers Needed! Mrs. Doeckel needs volunteers to help out in the library Tuesdays - Thursdays. Early morning would be perfect, but anytime is great. If interested, please reach out to mccallasabine@gmail.com" (Facebook)
• Round Rock Area Serving Center: "Mark your calendar’s to get your favorite queso on Monday, September 13th! Thank you Chuy's for your support!! " (Facebook)
• Round Rock ISD: "The Round Rock ISD mobile app is FREE & just a few taps away. Don't miss another important school message. Get breaking news, information about closures, weather, events, and more to your locked screen. TIP: Find the settings icon, se..." (Instagram)
• Callison Elementary School: "After school enrichment classes are back! Classes and test prep for students in grades K-12 start the week of Sept. 13. Enjoy a fan favorite or try something new! http://ow.ly/aYCP50FZL9H" (Facebook)
• Herrington Elementary PTA: "This year’s Hawks Dance Fit will Kick off on September 21st! We will be opening pledging on September 15th! #hawksdancefit2021" (Facebook)

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— Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel

About me: The original Pirate Queen and QA engineer for Patch. Did you know that this week I have worked at least two fourteen hour days? This sprint has been nuts and the engineering team has been keeping me hopping non-stop. I'm exhausted and very close to needing a vacation.

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