π± Peppermint Parkway Returns To COTA + Doggett To Run For TX-37
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Hi there, neighbors! Meagan Falcon here with your Saturday Round Rock daily.
The weekend is finally here. To get you started, we’ve rounded up where to find the best things to do when we have good weather this weekend and what you missed on yesterday’s news.
First the weather today:
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. The start of the working week looks dry and warm. The clouds will increase on Wednesday before the next cold front, which should sweep through the area Wednesday night.
Here are today’s top stories in Round Rock:
- You are wondering what renovation and new construction work is underway or will soon begin in Round rock? Here is a list. (Community Impact Newspaper)
- US Congressman Lloyd Doggett is standing for re-election in the new 37th District Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Democratic headquarters in Texas. (North Austin-Pflugerville Patch)
- Peppermint Parkway, a drive-thru vacation experience, has been discontinued back to the Circuit of the Americas November 26th – Dec 26th with some new attractions. (KXAN.com)
- The post-apocalyptic AMC drama “Fear the Walking Dead” will relocate its production base to Georgia, confirmed the Austin Film Commission on Friday. (KXAN.com)
- the Big Bounce America brings back all his jumping fun with some newcomers Carson Creek Ranch in Austin through November 13th. (FOX 7 Austin)
30 days of gratitude in Round Rock
Patch’s β30 Days of Gratitudeβ runs throughout November with stories of a life of gratitude – in simple terms, a conscious choice to see the goodness and joy in your life and to wish the same for your neighbors.
Learn more about it here.
Activities this weekend
There is always something to do in central Texas. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up some of the best things to do with friends and family this weekend.
Your leader: Austin subway to do November 12-14
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- Round Rock Police Department: “π¦The first packages have already arrived! You can find more information about Operation Front Porch at RoundRockTexas.gov/frontporch” (Facebook)
- Texas State University Round Rock Campus: “The Veterans Day Celebration, held today on the Round Rock Campus, was honored and expressed our gratitude to our students, faculty and staff veterans. Thank you for your service!” (Facebook)
- Round Rock Parks and Leisure Department: “ππ THIS SATURDAY IS #SHOP DAY at the 17th Annual Rockin ‘Around the Holidays Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat. November 13, 2021 Clay Madsen Rec Center.” (Facebook)
- Williamson County Health District and Cities: “WCCHD will offer Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines for 1st, 2nd and booster dose at this event. No apt. Required!” (Facebook)
- Round Rock Public Library: “Would you like a pre-release copy so you can read it before everyone else? Just comment below and say you’re interested. We’ll confirm who gets it and we have it ready for you!” (Facebook)
- YMCA of the CHASCO family: “~ GOBBLEGOBBLE ~ π¦ Join us for our inspirational lunch as we say thanks for our blessings, fellowship, and members. There will be great food, fellowship, and thanks.” (Facebook)
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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 activity in South Texas before moving to the Austin Metro. When I’m not covering the news, I am enjoying a good book, tending my garden, and hanging out with my pup. I am a green thumb beginner. So if you have all of the gardening tips I would love some.
Do you have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Austin Daily? Contact meagan.falcon@patch.com anytime.
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