🌱 Patch AM: Which local authors you can meet at Round Rock Library Oct. 24

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In today's newsletter:

• Which local authors you can meet at Round Rock Library Oct. 24
• See which charges a Round Rock resident faces in Burnet County
• How a Williamson County killing sparked a statewide fight over prosecutors

Also on today's calendar: Story Behind the Page: Book Launch Party for VACANCY and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 98 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 97, low: 74.
• Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Round Rock library to host local author meet-and-greet Oct. 24 (williamsonreporter.com) — Round Rock readers can meet a dozen local authors at the Round Rock Public Library's Local Author Meet and Greet on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. You'll be able to browse children's books, nonfiction, poetry and tech titles, buy signed copies, and support the Friends of the Round Rock Public Library through a share of book sales.
   

• Burnet County Jail logs Sept. 11-17 (dailytrib.com) — Burnet County's latest jail log includes a Round Rock resident among those arrested between Sept. 11 and 17, with charges ranging from theft to serious violent and child-related offenses. While everyone listed is presumed innocent until proven guilty, the report offers Round Rock readers a clear look at regional law enforcement activity that can affect nearby communities and travel corridors.
   

• Texas leaders use Williamson County killing to push Abbott's prosecutor plan (dallasnews.com) — A Williamson County murder case with several prior Round Rock police arrests is now fueling Gov. Greg Abbott's push for a new statewide prosecutor. Local prosecutors and mental health experts counter that the suspect's record involved low-level thefts and competency issues, arguing the tragedy highlights Texas' lack of mental health resources more than prosecutorial leniency.
   

📸 Around Round Rock

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Round Rock

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 24
• Story Behind the Page: Book Launch Party for VACANCY →
  River Camp, 101 River Overlook Rd, Georgetown
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday September 21
• Schools Out Camp →
  Capital Gymnastics Round Rock, 4600 Campus Village Drive, Round Rock
  9:00 am
Tuesday September 22
• Roundrock Singles Mixer | Ladies FREE | 1st Drink FREE →
  Round Rock Tavern, 113 West Main Street, Round Rock
• City Council Packet Briefing →
  City Council Chambers, 221 East Main Street, Round Rock
  7:30 am
• Trivia Tuesdays at Anchor Bar →
  Anchor Bar – Round Rock, 2702 Parker Dr. Suite B, Round Rock
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
• Habitat for Humanity Community Breakfast →
  Round Rock Public Library, 200 E. Liberty Ave., Round Rock
  9:00 am
Thursday September 24
• Transportation and Economic Development Corp. Meeting (Type B) →
  City Council Chambers, 221 East Main Street, Round Rock
  5:00 pm
• City Council Meeting →
  City Council Chambers, 221 East Main Street, Round Rock
  6:00 pm
Friday September 25
• Wheel Restoration Class →
  De Leon Wheel Restoration, 401 Texas Ave suite g, Round Rock
  8:00 am
Saturday September 26
• Live at Lakeview: Fit Fest →
  Round Rock LakeView Stage, 1501 Harrell Pkwy, Round Rock
  8:00 am
• Annual Fall Fair at Palm Valley Lutheran Church →
  Palm Valley Lutheran Church, 2500 E Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock
  10:00 am
• Mainly Art →
  Downtown Round Rock, 221 E Main St, Round Rock
  10:00 am

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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