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Happy weekend, Georgetown! 

In today’s happening-today edition: UT picks site for medical campus, ocean-inspired bowling, and Holi festival + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.

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📰 In the news

Blending business and purpose: Carlena CJ Jefferson-Sims was named a finalist for the Women in Wilco award, which honors women across Williamson County. The career coach and entrepreneur co-founded Red’s Smoke Shop supporting nonprofits — read the full story.

High-tech family entertainment: Uncle Buck’s Fish Bowl and Grill in nearby Round Rock turns bowling into an ocean adventure, with fish sculptures, sharks, and lanes that play underwater scenes inside Bass Pro Shops — read the full story.

Big move for health sciences: UT chose North Austin near J.J. Pickle Research Campus for a medical campus, not the Frank Erwin Center site, with construction expected to begin this year and finish by 2030 — get all the details.

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.

Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.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 all that up – learn more here.

Highlights this week:

• Join ATS for seed exchange and sale
• Join Mom and Pop Card Show
• Light candles honoring Iran’s spirit
• Over 62? See how to turn home equity into tax-free cash

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Snap a photo op: That big, colorful “Greetings from Georgetown” mural at Gus’s Drug reads like a love letter to local icons, Red Poppy vibes and all. An errand loop landmark, it’s a natural photo stop… and a quiet nod to the hometown pride tucked into every painted line.

Stitch fix, incoming: Whether your UFO pile needs a comeback or you’re finally cutting into fresh fabric, Honey Bee Quilt Store delivers color-drenched textiles, thoughtful kits, and friendly guidance that gets ideas buzzing. Aisles brim with easy inspiration, so you walk out plotting your next quilt… minus the intimidation.

Hops and coffee, anyone? Whether your week starts with a cappuccino and wraps with a crisp pint, Barking Armadillo Brewing nails the neighborhood-hangout feel with rotating taps, occasional live music, and visiting food trucks. Easy, low-key, and perfect for catching up with friends without turning plans into a project.

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📆 Around town today & tomorrow

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🛍 Round Rock Market Days 2026 @ Main Street Plaza Round Rock | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Grab your tote and stroll downtown for Round Rock Market Days, first Saturday each month. Live music, real-deal artisans, and vendors with things you didn’t know you needed, plus prime dog watching. Call it supporting local, I call it a solid excuse to linger.

🎸 13th Annual RockNRides @ Gupton Stadium (Cedar Park) | 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.

🌱 Community Garden Spruce Up! @ North Austin Community Garden | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – It’s My Park Day, so come lend a hand at North Austin Community Garden, pull a few weeds, and pretend it counts as cardio. Meet neighbors, make the place shine, and snag a free t-shirt when you register here: https://austinparks.givepulse.com/event/825534-Garden-Spruce-Up%21-at-North-Austin-Community-Garden. Mulch therapy beats doomscrolling.

🤠 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.

🏃 Chase the Chief @ East View High School | Sunday (3/8) at 8:00 AM – If you’ve been waiting to chase a cop without getting a ticket, this is it. A police run tackling childhood obesity, it’s $10 adults, $5 students, and every Carver signup pushes us toward 125 to fund more gear, think gaga pit and PE shed.

🌈 Holi 2026 @ Greater Austin Puja Association (Round Rock) | 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 (Round Rock) | 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.

Live music & entertainment:

• 3/7 Round Rock Market Days 2026 @ Main Street Plaza Round Rock – 9:00 AM
• 3/7 Gt Rock @ Tasty Trails – Food, Fun & Brew – 6:00 PM
• 3/7 Mach 5 @ The Fieldhouse at The Crossover (Cedar Park) – 7:00 PM
• 3/7 Lfgloooow! @ Main Street Bar 101 (Round Rock) – 8:00 PM
• 3/7 Parker Jensen @ Saddle Shop Saloon – 8:00 PM
• 3/7 North of Luck @ Bar Louie (Round Rock) – 8:00 PM
• 3/10 Tuesday Night Name That Tune Bingo @ The Fieldhouse at The Crossover (Cedar Park) – 7:00 PM

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 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.

• Thinning hair? Don’t wait – here are 3 treatments that work
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account
• Treat yourself: Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

📻 Georgetown report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 80°F – Low: 54°F – Precip: 86%

A chance of rain showers before 9am, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 80, with temperatures falling to around 71 in the afternoon. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 9pm and midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 54. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

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Tomorrow – High: 70°F – Low: 60°F – Precip: 46%

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 70. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

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