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Good morning Round Rock! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Could your Round Rock student now qualify for free TXST tuition?
- How much more will Round Rock water bills climb by 2027?
- What $20 million in upgrades will mean for Deerpark Middle School
Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 101 and low of 79 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Hot; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 100, low: 78.
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 75 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• TXST expands Bobcat Promise program, extending free tuition beginning with Fall 2027 freshman class (txst.edu) — Round Rock families eyeing Texas State University have a bigger shot at free tuition starting with the Fall 2027 freshman class, thanks to an expanded Bobcat Promise that now covers students from families earning up to $100,000. Eligible Texas residents can study full-time at TXST's Round Rock or San Marcos campuses with tuition and mandatory fees covered for up to four years. 
• Round Rock residents to see higher water, wastewater, sewer bills (communityimpact.com) — Round Rock residents and businesses will see their water and sewer bills rise about 3%-5% annually over the next three years under a newly approved rate model. City officials say higher raw water costs, employee salaries, major infrastructure debt, and sharply increased electricity prices are driving the hikes, and note that earlier wholesale rate freezes left retail customers effectively subsidizing other users.
• Middle school renovations, donut shop: Check out 5 major Austin-area permits filed this week (communityimpact.com) — A major renovation and expansion is planned for Deerpark Middle School in Round Rock ISD, including new fine arts and classroom space plus upgraded athletic facilities. The $20 million project, one of the week's largest Austin-area permits, is scheduled from March 2027 through June 2028 and will significantly reshape the campus experience for local students and families.
📸 Around Round Rock
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Round Rock
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- RRHS Subvarsity Volleyball @ Dripping Springs tourney
Round Rock H S Dripping Springs HS - VB Team Build/Study Hall in Cafe
James Garland Walsh Middle Round Rock, TX 78681
8:00 am - 3rd Grade Planning
Deepwood El Round Rock, TX 78681
9:40 am - PTA Spirit Event- Frio Pops
Chandler Oaks El Round Rock, TX 78681
3:00 pm - RRHS Tennis - JV vs. McNeil HS
Round Rock H S RRHS Courts
4:00 pm - 7/8 Football Scrimmage vs Grisham
James Garland Walsh Middle Walsh Middle School, 3850 Walsh Ranch Blvd, Round Rock, TX 7868
5:00 pm - 7/8 Volleyball Scrimmage @C. D. Fulkes
James Garland Walsh Middle C.D. Fulkes Middle School, 300 W Anderson Ave, Round Rock, TX 7
5:30 pm - Old Town Elementary Open House
Old Town El Round Rock, TX 78681
5:30 pm
Thursday September 3
📣 Round Rock Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- PTA Informational Meeting
Fern Bluff El Round Rock, TX 78681
9:00 am - RRHS Tennis - JV vs. Westlake HS
Round Rock H S RRHS Courts
4:00 pm - Girls Volleyball vs Hernandez @ CeVMS
Cedar Valley Middle Main gym
5:30 pm - PTA Meeting
Fern Bluff El Round Rock, TX 78681
6:30 pm
Wednesday September 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Happy National Dog Day from Cooper!
He says sorry he's late, but it is his mom's fault as usual. (Nextdoor Lake Forest) - Good morning, we are looking to find a loving home for our cat due to my grandson developing allergies so we have no choice but to find him a home, he is fixed very healthy and sweet he is under 1 year old and loves to cuddle great companion for
someone that loves animals. Please reach out if you would like to meet him hes name is chester. (Nextdoor Greenslopes at Lake Creek)
- Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Porter - Unit 892 in Round Rock. Apply here.
- Orangetheory Fitness, Inc. posted a job opening for Head Coach in Round Rock. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Round Rock here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- As Texans' electricity costs soar and temperatures rise, a public health crisis brews (hppr.org)
- Find Top Personal Assistant Jobs in Carmine, TX (care.com)
Cedar Park
- Scheels opens 35th store in Cedar Park, Texas (inforum.com)
- Exit ramps, road improvements: 6 Austin metro transportation updates (communityimpact.com)
- Unfinished business: Texas women's basketball challenges itself early through nonconference schedule (thedailytexan.com)
Ok Round Rock! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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