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And check out Live at Lakeview: Fit Fest on the Round Rock Patch calendar
Coffee in hand, Round Rock? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How detectives quickly tracked down a suspect in the Round Rock stabbing
- See how many National Merit semifinalists came from Round Rock High
- Why Round Rock is still using controversial Flock license plate cameras
Also on today's calendar: Live at Lakeview: Fit Fest and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 98 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 98, low: 79.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 101 and low of 77 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Round Rock murder: New details released in stabbing (fox7austin.com) — Round Rock residents are learning more about the Labor Day stabbing that left 62-year-old Andrew Wimsatt dead in a neighborhood park off Chandler Creek Boulevard. Newly filed court documents describe how surveillance video, a nearby palm print, and a search of a home less than a mile away led detectives to suspect Benedict Ogbodiegwu, who is now charged with murder. 
2. Which Texas schools produced the most Merit semifinalists for 2027 (lmtonline.com) — Round Rock High School stands out statewide with 20 students named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists for 2027, placing it among Texas' top-performing schools. These students now compete for prestigious scholarships, reflecting the strength of local academics and giving Round Rock families a reason to celebrate their high school's performance on the PSAT-based program.
3. Here's where Flock has camera contracts in Central Texas (kxan.com) — Round Rock is one of eight Central Texas cities still using Flock automated license plate reader cameras, even as several nearby communities have ended or paused their contracts over privacy and data concerns. State funding for the cameras has been blocked, and more cities are reconsidering the technology, so any future Round Rock decisions could affect local policing and surveillance in your neighborhoods.
4. Who'll win Round Rock vs Dripping Springs? Week 3 high school football picks (statesman.com) — Round Rock football fans can see how the Dragons stack up as they host Dripping Springs in a high-scoring Week 3 matchup, where all three American-Statesman pickers narrowly favor the Tigers. The preview also breaks down other key Central Texas games, including Westlake-Proper and Lake Travis-Steele, offering context on how Round Rock's early-season form compares regionally.
📸 Around Round Rock
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Round Rock
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- PTA Spirit Night- Gelato Lab
Old Town El 2200 Chaparral Dr, Round Rock, TX 78681, USA - RRHS Water Polo vs RidgeWood Tourney
Round Rock H S RR Aquatic Center - VB Team Build/Study Hall Cafeteria
James Garland Walsh Middle Round Rock, TX 78681
8:00 am - RRHS Volleyball games vs Lake Travis HS
Round Rock H S Round Rock HS
5:30 pm - Dragon Band Night
Chisholm Trail Middle Round Rock, TX 78681
5:30 pm - Live at Lakeview: Fit Fest →
Round Rock LakeView Stage, 1501 Harrell Pkwy, Round Rock
8:00 am - Mainly Art →
Downtown Round Rock, 221 E Main St, Round Rock
10:00 am - Annual Fall Fair at Palm Valley Lutheran Church →
Palm Valley Lutheran Church, 2500 E Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock
10:00 am
Friday September 11
Saturday September 26
📣 Round Rock Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- VB Team Build/Study Hall Cafeteria
James Garland Walsh Middle Round Rock, TX 78681
8:00 am - 3rd-5th Grade Parent Info Night
Chandler Oaks El Round Rock, TX 78681
5:00 pm - 8th Volleyball v Ridgeview
James Garland Walsh Middle Walsh Middle School, 3850 Walsh Ranch Blvd, Round Rock, TX 7868
5:30 pm - Volleyball vs Deerpark - Swain
Chisholm Trail Middle Round Rock, TX 78681
5:30 pm
Thursday September 10
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Round Rock PatchAM possible:
- The Steam Team — (512) 450-7199
- Shalom Family Medicine & Geriatrics Clinic — 5125003344
- Franklin & Kiai Counseling Services, PLLC — (512) 439-3555
- Franklin and Kiai Counseling Services, PLLC — 5124393555
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- During a nighttime walk in Round Rock, I spotted a beautiful Gulf Coast Toad, Bufo Nebulifer.
Can you spot the pillbug in the pictures? The pictures were taken with my Panasonic DMC-FZ1000 camera. (Nextdoor Stone Oak) - Does anyone know of any kittens that need to be fostered?
I am in need of some good vibes and kittens always made me happy. I think it could help me out of my funk (Nextdoor Gardens at Mayfield)
- RideNow Powersports posted a job opening for Shipping & Receiving Associate - Central Texas Harley-Davidson in Round Rock. Apply here.
- City of Round Rock Texas posted a job opening for BCRUA Water Treatment Plant Operator-In Training / Treatment Plant Operator in Round Rock. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Round Rock here.
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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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