🌱 Patch AM: What the Eagles Nest Street extension could mean for Round Rock drivers

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In today's newsletter:

• What the Eagles Nest Street extension could mean for Round Rock drivers
• Why does Round Rock lead Williamson County in Flock camera coverage?
• How did Round Rock's volleyball squad handle Brandeis at home?

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 107 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Sizzling sunshine and hot, temps: high: 106, low: 78.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 105 and low of 79 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Back to school and Blue Origin: Check out these trending Austin area stories (communityimpact.com) — One of this week's biggest Austin-area stories for Round Rock residents is the first phase of extending Eagles Nest Street toward west Round Rock, with the city bidding out a construction contract on August 17. The roundup also touches on a major Blue Origin proposal in nearby Hutto, school food initiatives, and other regional developments that could matter to local commuters and families.
   

2. Texas' 254 Counties Ranked by Number of Flock Cameras (theboxhouston.com) — Round Rock now has 86 Flock license plate cameras, the highest concentration in Williamson County, as part of a statewide network of more than 14,000 devices. The report breaks down how many cameras each Texas county and key city host, while also noting growing privacy concerns and recent misuse investigations elsewhere in the state.
   

3. Round Rock vs Brandeis (maxpreps.com) — Round Rock Dragons volleyball fans saw their team notch a 2-0 home win over San Antonio's Brandeis Broncos, improving Round Rock's record to 12-7. The Dragons now look ahead to a road match against undefeated Georgetown, giving local supporters another chance to follow a competitive non-league test against a 16-0 Eagles squad.
   

4. Top hospitals in Texas for 2026 ranked by U.S. News and World Report (star-telegram.com) — Round Rock's Baylor Scott & White Medical Center–Round Rock–Lakeway has been named one of Texas' top regional hospitals in U.S. News & World Report's 2026 rankings, putting local care in notable company with major systems in Houston, Dallas, and Austin. The list highlights hospitals excelling across many specialties, giving Round Rock residents another data point when comparing options for advanced treatment close to home.
   

📸 Around Round Rock

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Monday August 24
• RRHS Water Polo vs Westwood
  Round Rock H S RR Aquatic Center
  5:30 pm
• Virtual Parent Information Night- PK, Kindergarten & 1st Grade
  Cactus Ranch El Round Rock, TX 78681
  6:00 pm
• Virtual Parent Information Night- 2nd & 3rd Grade
  Cactus Ranch El Round Rock, TX 78681
  6:30 pm
• Virtual Parent Information Night- 4th & 5th Grade
  Cactus Ranch El Round Rock, TX 78681
  7:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Tennis (Varsity) vs. Leander @ SPHS
  Stony Point H S Stony Point High School, 1801 Tiger Trail, Round Rock, TX 78664
  3:30 pm
• RRHS Tennis - Varsity vs. Wimberley HS
  Round Rock H S Wimberley HS
  4:00 pm
• RRHS Volleyball games vs Rouse HS
  Round Rock H S Rouse HS
  5:30 pm
• Volleyball vs. Ellison @ SPHS
  Stony Point H S Stony Point High School, 1801 Tiger Trail, Round Rock, TX 78664
  5:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday August 24
• RRHS Water Polo vs Westwood
  Round Rock H S RR Aquatic Center
  5:30 pm
• Virtual Parent Information Night- PK, Kindergarten & 1st Grade
  Cactus Ranch El Round Rock, TX 78681
  6:00 pm
• Virtual Parent Information Night- 2nd & 3rd Grade
  Cactus Ranch El Round Rock, TX 78681
  6:30 pm
• Virtual Parent Information Night- 4th & 5th Grade
  Cactus Ranch El Round Rock, TX 78681
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I'm sharing this with a heavy heart.
  My job was eliminated after a company merger and staff reduction, and finding a new role has been tougher than I expected. I've tried to handle… (Nextdoor Estates at Settlers Park)
• I need to urgently re-home my dog, I am moving and cannot take him with me unfortunately.
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• BJ's Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Janitorial in Round Rock. Apply here.
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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