🌱 New Indian Restaurant + Data Center + Packages

Good morning, neighbors! Dan Shalin here with your Saturday issue of the Round Rock Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 78 Low: 49.

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Here are the top stories today in Round Rock:

1. Bamboo Biryani's Bowl & Grill now open in Round Rock's La Frontera Village shopping center (Community Impact Newspaper)
2. Switch data center in Round Rock on track to break ground by end of 2021 (Community Impact Newspaper)
3. Here's how Round Rock residents can get their packages securely delivered just in time for the holidays (KXAN.com)
4. Round Rock City Council approves two new transportation ordinances (Community Impact Newspaper)
5. Central Texas high school football: Round Rock defeats Vista Ridge (Austin American-Statesman)

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Today in Round Rock:

• Cross Country - TCSAAL State Meet (tentative) (School Calendar) (12:00 AM)
• Cross Country Meet - TCSAAL State Meet (School Calendar) (12:00 AM)
• VET FEST - American Legion George Johns Post 447 (12:00 AM)
• Rain Garden Community Planting Workday (School Calendar) (9:00 AM)
• RRHS Basketball Girls Scrimmage vs Weiss - 1100 Main Gym (10:00 AM)
• Dia de los Muertos Party at The Alcove Cantina (8:30 PM)

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Round Rock Patch Notebook

• Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department: "The Circus is here at Fall Fun Fest!!" (Facebook)
• Round Rock, Texas – City Government: "We take our job of serving Round Rock seriously, but not ourselves! Have a happy and safe Halloween weekend, y'all! 🎃👻" (Facebook)
• Shadow Cats: "This is the last weekend of Strut Your Mutt and we still have $600 in Match Funds from Chris Dancy to match! Can you help? SYM ends Oct 31st at midnight! http://support.bestfriends.org... The cats below live at the Rubio C..." (Facebook)
• Herrington Elementary PTA: "We appreciate all the teachers and staff who make the car rider line go so smoothly, especially the god of thunder, Coach Shelby!" (Facebook)
• Round Rock Police Department: "Apply now for Law Enforcement Support Technician, or L.E.S.T. This civilian position supports our Patrol Division. They do everything from traffic studies to parking enforcement. For more info: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/roun..." (Facebook)
• Round Rock Police Department: "🚨Apply now for Law Enforcement Support Technician, or L.E.S.T. This civilian position supports our Patrol Division. They do everything from traffic studies to parking enforcement. For more info, visit RoundRockTexas.gov/jobs" (Instagram)
• Round Rock ISD Partners In Education Foundation: "Happy 112TH birthday TEXAS PTA!!! Congratulations on many years of success in supporting teachers, staff and students!!! Here's Melissa Schmalbach, our Fundraising and Marketing Mgr., and Council of PTA, VP of Hospitality getting into th..." (Facebook)
• Round Rock Public Library: "More entries have arrived in the Family Book Character Pumpkin Contest, and oh, we are having too much fun with them. Stop by today during the Downtown Round Rock Hometown Halloween festival this afternoon 3 - 6 (when the library closes-..." (Facebook)
• Round Rock ISD: "Volunteers showed their love for the city of Round Rock on Saturday as part of a large-scale service project called Love the Rock. Round Rock ISD schools received some much-needed landscaping and campus beautification." (Facebook)
• Round Rock ISD: "REMINDER: Monday, November 1 is a staff development day. There are no classes for students. School resumes on Tuesday, November 2." (Instagram)
• Old Town Elementary School: "Nothing spooky about this type of treat! Thanks, PTA, for the surprise caramel apple bar!" (Facebook)
• Chaparral Women's Club: ""Heart & Sole" Fundraiser Event The newest members of the Williamson County Chaparral Women's Club (WilCo Chaps) will be hosting the "Heart & Sole" fundraiser event at the Flats in downtown Round Rock on Nov 14th from 3-6pm. We will be c..." (Facebook)
• Williamson County and Cities Health District: "Important update from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration 👇" (Facebook)
• Callison Elementary School: "TODAY is the day!!! Trunk-r-Treat tonight, 6:00-7:30, Callison east side parking lot (by office). Please park in the north side parking lot if possible. Candy is free, but bring cash for Kona Ice, concession stand, and the Callison bling..." (Facebook)
• Round Rock Arts: ""A Beautiful Disaster" (Sculpture: $1500) by Kristen Penrod is what you get when you mix the fun, colorful, and sparkly bits and goodies found at the bottom of a toybox into a crazy beautiful creation. This piece begs to be zoomed in on;..." (Facebook)
• Texas State University Round Rock Campus: "Did you know that in 1982, while working on an extension of RM 1431, TXDOT discovered 10,000 year-old human remains which would turn out to be one of the oldest complete skeletons ever discovered in North America? #FridayFacts" (Facebook)
• Round Rock Public Library: "Halloween pairings from Julie, Ericca, and Linda: enjoy an appropriate treat with your favorite scary read! And why not comment with a pairing of your own? The staff favorite wins a gift card for 3 Star Candy Shop!" (Facebook)
• Hope Alliance: "Did you know that intimate partner violence alone affects more than 12 million people every year? Learn more about how you can help victims on our site: https://www.hopealliancetx.org/" (Facebook)
• Round Rock High School PTSA: "Hello Dragon Family, We will be having some great opportunities coming up to get involved with PTSA. Watch this space for more info on our BIG membership drive and upcoming clothing drive. Meanwhile, we are still seeking committee member..." (Facebook)
• Teravista Elementary Leadership Academy: "Hello Tigers! Thursday morning we had our Walk in Red. We walked to school together to show how we lead healthy lives and choose healthy habits! Thank you to everyone in the community that came out to walk with us! #redribbonweek" (Facebook)
• Children's Autism Center: "Happy Halloween from your friends at CAC! Here are some pro tips for an autism friendly Halloween from some of our amazing behavior analysts: 🎃 The blue trick-or-treat bucket is used to indicate autism so keep that in mind- if you want ..." (Facebook)
• The American Legion, George Johns Post 447: "Friday World Series Game 3 7:09PM" (Facebook)
• CHASCO Family YMCA: "Join us on November 6th for our annual Gymnastics Overnight & Day Camp at YMCA Camp Twin Lakes! 🤸🤸‍♀️ Girls 6 years old and up are invited to join us at Gymnastics Overnight Camp! It is about making memories that last a lifetime ... th..." (Facebook)
• CHASCO Family YMCA: "Reminder: The Aquatics Area will be closed from 12pm-9pm today (10/29). We apologize for any inconvenience." (Facebook)
• Round Rock Public Library: "Today we pause to remember legendary children's illustrator Jerry Pinkney, who died Oct. 20. Mr. Pinkney illustrated more than 100 books over the course of his celebrated career, collecting a Caldecott Medal, five Coretta Scott King awar..." (Facebook)
• Round Rock Arts: "CELEBRATE AMERICA is our current show at the Jester Annex (1801 E. Old Settlers Blvd., Round Rock) -- A beautiful show displaying artwork and photography from our local artists and Veterans. On display thru 12/1 during business hours. Do..." (Facebook)
• Round Rock Area Serving Center: "Don't forget to dress up tomorrow!! Who will win?? 👻 🎃 🕷" (Facebook)
• CHASCO Family YMCA: "The Lap Lane is currently closed as we regulate the chemicals in the pool. We apologize for any inconvenience." (Facebook)

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— Dan Shalin

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