Happy weekend, Georgetown! In today’s happening-today edition: New indoor slide park, Barbette’s new historical marker, and Father’s Day at Spare Birdie + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Honoring a trailblazing legacy: A Pride Month ceremony in Round Rock honored Barbette with a new Texas historical marker at Round Rock Cemetery, celebrating the pioneering aerialist and female impersonator’s legacy for future generations -- read the full story.
New family entertainment venue: Slick City indoor slide park with 21 slides is coming to Round Rock. Construction begins July 15 and wraps by Sept. 1, ahead of December opening with zipline and arcade -- get all the details.
County office transition ahead: Williamson County tax assessor-collector Larry Gaddes resigned to join Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. Commissioners accepted his resignation June 9 and will appoint an interim through 2026 after interviewing applicants -- learn how the appointment works.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
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Local RV reset: Whether you're parked here full-time or sneaking in a staycation, Reagan Ridge RV has quiet, adult-focused vibes, big-rig friendly concrete pads, fiber WiFi, a pool, laundry, and covered sites that beat Texas sun. Feels more like a small neighborhood than a crowded park.
Gear up your game: If your clubs feel more unpredictable than Texas weather, The Golf Ranch helps you get dialed with proper fittings and real talk on gear, so the next time you tee it up around town you’re swinging confident, not guessing.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🧘 Yoga in San Gabriel Park @ Flow Yoga | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 AM – Grab your shoes and meet Claire and her run buddy Maddie in San Gabriel Park for a friendly, all-levels jog that rolls into free yoga. No stopwatch, no ego, just neighbors, fresh air, and stretches your knees will thank you for tomorrow. All vibes welcome.
🔧 Fix-It Fundamentals @ River City Hope Street (Cedar Park) | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 AM – Consider this homeowner therapy, courtesy of River City Hope Street. Master electricians and plumbers walk you through clogged drains, leaky mysteries, tripped breakers, and chirping smoke alarms, in plain English. Fewer frantic calls to your brother-in-law, more smug weekend competence.
🎨 America the Beautiful *Paint Night* @ Painting with a Twist (Round Rock) | Saturday (6/20) at 12:00 PM – Take a break from the I-35 shuffle and paint a little paradise with Hawaii night in the America the Beautiful series. No passport, just brushes, wine, and laughably forgiving instruction. Hit four of these and you snag a free future seat.
😂 ComedySportz @ ComedySportz Austin (Round Rock) | Saturday (6/20) at 7:30 PM – An Austin improv staple since 1986, now exclusively in Round Rock, pits two teams head-to-head in clean, competitive comedy where your suggestions steer games and you help crown the winner at Premier Music Academy. Date night approved, kid safe, and sharp for your inner critic.
🚗 Toyota Time Car Show @ Toyota of Cedar Park | Sunday (6/21) at 9:00 AM – Roll into Toyota of Cedar Park on third Sunday mornings for a neighborhood car meet that pulls everything from dusty trail rigs to shiny classics. Park in the employee lot, chat up the accessories crew, and admire chrome, mud, and questionable vanity plates.
👨 Father's Day at Spare Birdie! @ Spare Birdie Public House (Cedar Park) | Sunday (6/21) at 11:00 AM – Give Dad the Father’s Day he actually wants at Spare Birdie: AC, bowling, virtual golf bays, and zero yard work. He can brag about his hook while you sip something cold and the kids demolish burgers, then everyone claims they let Grandpa win.
💄 Clean Skincare & Makeup Discovery Clinic @ Pink Poppy ARTisans Boutique | Sunday (6/21) at 1:30 PM – Take your face on a clean field trip at Pink Poppy’s discovery clinic, sampling face wash, CBD serum, tallow moisturizer, and clean foundations with natural sun protection. Mineral powders pull eye, blush, and lip duty, with tinted balms and highlighters too. Because your skin has standards. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Georgetown report Weather forecastToday — High: 91°F — Low: 77°F — Precip: 44%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 103. South southeast wind 5 to 10 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 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Heat index values as high as 102. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tomorrow — High: 94°F — Low: 78°F — Precip: 3%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. This house is wildThis 3,600-square-foot Georgetown retreat rests on just over an acre under mature oak trees, with private horse farm views and a gated opening to green space behind it. Inside, beamed ceilings, a stone fireplace, quartz counters, a giant island, and a wine-cooler butler’s pantry bring style. Outside, a covered porch, kitchen, fire pit, and flagstone patio steal the show.
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