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Hello Georgetown! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning.
In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Young inventor’s AI glasses, RockNRides car show, and a Holi celebration + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.
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📰 In the news
Young inventor tackles accessibility: Near Georgetown, a 10-year-old Leander student created A Eyes, AI-enabled glasses that alert kids with vision loss to obstacles using a tiny computer, camera, and a Bluetooth earpiece — read the full story.
New chapter for Vietnamese favorite: Austin favorite Limegreen Southeast Asian Grill is opening in nearby Leander. Construction will run March 16 to August 17, with favorites like lemongrass pork bánh mì and steak pho expected — see address and construction dates.
Nonprofit expansion strengthens services: Round Rock Serving Center has opened a larger Treasures thrift store with double the space to fund programs, and plans a bigger food pantry as food insecurity rises — see what’s planned next.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+
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As soon as we got home, I dug around online and ultimately signed up for Spot.
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Shareable Latin flavors: The Point ATX serves Latin-inspired shareables, dialed-in cocktails, and weekend music that turns dinner into a hang. Ping the group chat for fun without the fuss, easy vibes, and plates made to pass… plus a perfectly good reason to stay out a little longer.
Time to wet a line: Living Waters Fly Fishing is Round Rock’s fly shop, staffed by folks who’ll help you choose flies, tune a setup, and steer you to nearby water. They host classes and fly-tying nights, so that midweek “errand” can easily moonlight as fish prep.
Movie night, upgraded: Film Alley Georgetown brings the treat-yourself take on movie night with heated recliners, in-seat dining from a scratch kitchen, and a post-credits arcade plus duck-pin bowling that turns one plan into a full evening. Low effort, high fun… exactly when your week needs it.
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📆 Fun for the whole fam
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💃 Family Dance @ Frost Elementary | Friday (3/6) at 6:00 PM – Nothing beats letting the kids burn energy while you snag a slice. This family dance has a DJ spinning guilt-free classics, hot pizza, and desserts that double as bribes for one more song. Bring your best twirls, dad moves, or a board game fallback.
🎸 13th Annual RockNRides @ Gupton Stadium | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – RockNRides is rolling into Gupton Stadium with one of Central Texas’ biggest car shows, rain or shine, plus music, food, and cameos. Bring anything with wheels, cash for parking, and opinions. Trophies from Best Paint to Mayor’s Pick, and proceeds boost Wiley Athletic Booster Club.
🎉 10-Year Anniversary Bash! @ Maldonado ATA Martial Arts | Saturday (3/7) at 9:30 AM – Save January 10, 2026, to celebrate 10 years of high kicks, black belts, and family vibes in Round Rock. Expect games, giveaways, and food, plus a reunion that proves our side kicks are rusty, our stories are not, and the community still packs a punch.
🤠 Retro RoundUp! 2026 @ Centennial Plaza Round Rock | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Centennial Plaza throws it back as Retro RoundUp returns, kicking off car show season with 1940s-60s fashion, live rockabilly, and the Pinup Closet Purge for finds you never knew you needed. Family-friendly, free, and nudging you to shop local all weekend.
🚗 Gears & Giving Car Show @ Dell Diamond Round Rock | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Bring the crew to Dell Diamond for a free car show stacked with classic, custom, and go-fast beauties, plus food, kids’ activities, and entertainment. Let the kids burn laps while you debate carburetors, admire chrome, and support UHCF. Got wheels or wares, jump in.
🌈 Holi 2026 @ Greater Austin Puja Association | Sunday (3/8) at 11:00 AM – Ready to trade cedar fever for clouds of color in Round Rock? GAPA’s Holi bash serves live DJ beats, tasty snacks, pizza, and a full lunch, plus joyful chaos for all ages, so wear white at your own risk. Registration required, $12 general, $25 VIP.
🍖 Post 247 Fundraiser and BBQ @ American Legion Post 447 | Sunday (3/8) at 12:00 PM – Whether you served or just show up for brisket, this is your kind of afternoon. Post 247 is grilling at the Round Rock Legion to raise start-up funds and fuel future community events, so bring your appetite, a friend, and a donation.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Georgetown report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 82°F – Low: 65°F – Precip: 42%
A slight chance of drizzle before 9am, then a slight chance of rain showers between 9am and noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Tomorrow – High: 85°F – Low: 66°F – Precip: 34%
A chance of rain showers before 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
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