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Hey Round Rock, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: New eats from a Michelin-recommended chef, a candlelit Fire Festival, and your data for sale + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

Statewide mobility and safety upgrades: TxDOT is off to an active 2026, preparing to reconstruct I-35 bridges over Lady Bird Lake and planning to widen RM 2243 between 183A and Garey Park near Round Rock — see what’s planned across Texas.

Fresh eats to explore: Five new spots in Round Rock and Pflugerville have opened recently or will open this spring, including a coffee shop, dirty soda hangout, and a restaurant by a Michelin-recommended chef — see what’s opening and when.

Global sounds in Round Rock: Free music nights at the City Arts Center continue Wednesday, March 11, with The Violet Crown Affair, and wrap March 18. All ages are welcome in the renovated Griffith Building — see schedule and event details.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Highlights this week:

• Celebrate St. Patrick’s with desserts, games, swag
• Hank Weaver live at Backporch Social
• Enjoy free 80s rock with LC Rocks

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Sub fix this week: Hoody’s Subs has anchored Round Rock since 1989, stacking East Coast-style hoagies with Boar’s Head meats and a standout Philly cheesesteak. When you want no-fuss, big flavor, this neighborhood spot delivers comfort fast, with generous portions and classic deli vibes.

Big park energy: Old Settlers Park is the easy choice for fresh air, with miles of paths, wide-open fields, and the new Joanne Land Playground. Kids and grownups can roam, burn energy, and reset before the week steamrolls you… simple, spacious, and close-to-town relief.

Make playtime magical: Whether you’re hunting battery-free toys, classic books, or a sweet reward after soccer, All Things Kids delivers cozy-meets-creative vibes with wooden wonders, brainy games, and a candy counter that mysteriously follows you home, all tucked inside a cheerful Square nook.

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

Your data is for sale right now: There are over 400 websites selling your info to marketers, political campaigns, and scammers. They’ve got your phone number, home address, relatives’ names… you name it. That’s how robocallers seem to know everything about you before you pick up. You can remove your info one site at a time, or pay a service to do it for you. Here’s what we recommend →

📆 Free events worth checking out

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

🎤 Live at the City Arts Center @ The City Arts Center, 216 East Main Street, Round Rock, TX, United States, Texas 78664 | Wednesday (3/11) at 6:00 PM – Warm up indoors before the lawn chair season returns. Three free Wednesday nights of live, all-ages music at the City Arts Center in the renovated Griffith Building, featuring Violet Crown Affair, Buenos Diaz, and Acoustic Grooves with Raphina Austin, plus galleries worth lingering in.

🦘 Hop Into Math! @ Leander Public Library | Thursday (3/12) at 5:00 PM – Parenting win alert: Leander Public Library is hosting a free, no-stress math warm-up with Math Kangaroo USA, perfect for elementary and middle school brains, and their chauffeurs. Expect logic puzzles, confidence boosts, and zero registration forms, show up and let kids flex those problem-solving muscles.

🎤 Cameron Allbright @ Backporch Social | Thursday (3/12) at 8:00 PM – Make it a Thursday tradition with Cameron Allbright at Backporch Social, where Scotty and Amber from KOKE keep it rolling. Expect everything from stripped-down picks to full-band punch in a cozy room with no bad seats, and yes, it’s free, so your tab can breathe.

🌱 PAT Spring Gardening Day @ Parents as Teachers Center (Leander) | Friday (3/13) at 10:30 AM – Parents as Teachers is sprucing up the backyard beds for spring during Stay and Play. Bring the littles, trade screen time for worms, songs, stories, and dirt therapy. LISD folks, bring gloves, tools, soil, seeds, or plants, and leave with smug homegrown bragging rights.

🐰 Hoppy Easter @ Williamson County Old Settlers Association | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Old Settlers Association in Round Rock goes full pioneer for Easter, with The Williamson Museum hosting a free roam through crafts, butter churning, and living history camps. Tour the firehouse museum, let the kids burn energy, then plot a Salt Lick stop across Harrell Parkway.

🐮 Dr. Farrah’s 2026 Spring Break Bash @ Dr. Farrah Ortho – Pflugerville | Monday (3/16) at 2:00 PM – Spring Break kicks off with goats at Dr. Farrah’s, because why not. Fannie’s Farm Friends rolls in for cuddles, photo ops, and the kind of kid joy that makes nap time possible, and it’s all free for patients and neighbors. Wear your gloriously mismatched outfit.

🔥 Fire Festival @ Lakeline Park (Cedar Park) | Tuesday (3/17) at 5:00 PM – Skip the bonfires, keep the warmth. This candlelight Chaharshanbeh Souri honors Iran with quiet solidarity, free admission, and the good stuff: Persian food, flaky pastries, and a festive bazaar of handmade finds. Bring your heart, your appetite, and maybe a friend who needs both.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Round Rock report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 82°F – Low: 64°F – Precip: 20%

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A chance of rain showers between 7pm and 10pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 78°F – Low: 48°F – Precip: 84%

Showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 48. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

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