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Good morning Round Rock! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What we know about the deadly Round Rock intoxication manslaughter crash
  • When Koe Wetzel and Parker McCollum hit Round Rock this December
  • Cedar Park's police chief is becoming Round Rock ISD's new top cop

Also on today's calendar: Musical Mischief - Free Orchestra Concert and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 90 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mainly cloudy, temps: high: 87, low: 64.
  • Friday: Warm with periods of sun, with a high of 90 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Round Rock deadly crash: Man charged with intoxication manslaughter (fox7austin.com) — A deadly two-car collision at South Kenney Fort Boulevard and Gattis School Road in Round Rock on Oct. 4 left 24-year-old Shruti Amin dead at the scene. Police say the other driver, 28-year-old Christopher Lundquist, ran a red light and has been charged with intoxication manslaughter after being treated at a local hospital and booked into Williamson County Jail.
   

• Koe Wetzel and Parker McCollum Are Ready to Get 'Naughty' Again in Texas This December (country1025.com) — Round Rock music fans can catch Koe Wetzel and Parker McCollum's revived "Naughty or Nice Tour" when it hits Round Rock Amp on December 5. The Texas country stars are reuniting for a five-date holiday run across the state, with presales starting October 7 and general ticket sales opening October 9 at 10 a.m. CT.
   

• Cedar Park police chief announces retirement (kxan.com) — Round Rock ISD will soon welcome Cedar Park Police Chief Mike Harmon as its new Chief of Police, starting Nov. 9, bringing more than two decades of law enforcement experience to local schools. Harmon says he's eager to focus on protecting students and supporting educators, while Cedar Park leaders begin planning for new police department leadership.
   

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Cedar Park

  • Sporting goods, an indoor playground and a new grocery store: 14 Cedar Park-area local business updates in October (communityimpact.com)
  • Tip leads to arrest of Texas most wanted fugitive in Cedar Park (hillcountrynews.com)
  • SCHEELS Celebrates Grand Opening With Chance To Win More Than $100,000 In Prizes (kxan.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: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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