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Hello again Round Rock! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Round Rock roads are closed after today's deadly dump-truck crash?
- Why Round Rock ISD can't keep a police chief for long.
- Could Round Rock ISD's new virtual high school fit your teen?
Also on today's calendar: Mystery Night 2026: As The Knife Twists and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Hot with clouds and sun, with a high of 104 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 103, low: 78.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 106 and low of 77 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. 1 dead, 3 others injured in Round Rock crash involving dump truck (fox7austin.com) — A deadly crash involving three vehicles and a dump truck in Round Rock has left one person dead and three others with non-life-threatening injuries. Police have closed Chandler Road in both directions and part of County Road 119, urging drivers to avoid the area while the investigation continues. 
2. Round Rock school police face another leadership change (statesman.com) — Round Rock ISD is searching for yet another police chief, its fifth leader in six years, as students return to school and the district struggles to fully staff its young police department. Ongoing turnover, officer shortages, and an unfunded state mandate for armed officers on every campus mean the district is again seeking a safety exception while trying to stabilize leadership and culture.
3. Manor, Round Rock ISDs launch virtual high school programs for at-home learning (cbsaustin.com) — Round Rock ISD has launched a tuition-free virtual high school option, giving local families flexible online or hybrid learning without leaving the district. About 200 Round Rock students are already enrolled, with leaders stressing close monitoring, full access to district supports, and a willingness to move teens back to campus if virtual learning isn't working for them.
4. Development requirements for medium-density housing updated in Round Rock (communityimpact.com) — Round Rock City Council has updated its zoning and development standards for medium-density housing, aiming to make new projects more financially feasible while still shaping how they look and function. Officials say outdated 2012-era rules were discouraging needed housing construction, even as population growth and demand for homes in Round Rock continue to rise.
5. Pflugerville gun store break-in: Teens arrested for stealing 34 firearms, fleeing in stolen vehicle (fox7austin.com) — A multi-agency investigation into a July gun store burglary in Pflugerville, where 34 firearms were stolen, has led to the arrest of two teens with ties to other Central Texas crimes. Investigators say the stolen Audi SUV used in the heist was picked up by license plate readers in Round Rock shortly before the break-in, linking the case to a broader crime spree.
📸 Around Round Rock
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Round Rock
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- KG Meet the Teacher 4:15pm
Chandler Oaks El Round Rock, TX 78681 - Kinder Meet the Teacher
Old Town El Round Rock, TX 78681 - X-Country @ Vista Ridge XC Invitational
Stony Point H S Vista Ridge High School, 200 S Vista Ridge Blvd, Cedar Park, TX
7:15 am - Kinder Ceremony
Deepwood El Round Rock, TX 78681
2:00 pm - Tennis (Varsity) vs. Bastrop @ SPHS
Stony Point H S Stony Point High School, 1801 Tiger Trail, Round Rock, TX 78664
4:30 pm - Mystery Night 2026: As The Knife Twists →
Penfold Theatre Company, 2120 N Mays St, Round Rock
7:00 pm - Round Rock: Trailside Market →
Memorial Park- Brushy Creek, 600 N Lee St, Round Rock
9:00 am - RRISD Back to School Celebration
Vic Robertson El Cedar Ridge High School, 2801 Gattis School Rd, Round Rock, TX
10:00 am - Back to School Celebration
Old Town El Cedar Ridge High School, 2801 Gattis School Rd, Round Rock, TX
10:00 am - MEXICAN TRAIN
American Legion George Johns Post 447 1000 North Georgetown Street, Round Rock, TX 78664
2:00 pm
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Sunday August 23
📣 Round Rock Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Regular Board Meeting
Deepwood El Round Rock High School 100 Lecture Hall, 300 N Lake Creek Drive
5:30 pm - Kinder Meet the Teacher
Old Town El Round Rock, TX 78681 - KG Meet the Teacher 4:15pm
Chandler Oaks El Round Rock, TX 78681 - Kinder Ceremony
Deepwood El Round Rock, TX 78681
2:00 pm
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- After enjoying watermellon, I took what was left outside and put it beside the critter water bowl.
I guess the deer were watching from the park. I came inside and within minutes the deer were feasting. (Nextdoor Fern Bluff) - We have just moved to the neighborhood over the summer and have not seen our cat since this Friday.
His name is Charlie and he is a very sweet cat. He is microchipped with our information. Please reach out if you see or have him! (Nextdoor The Woods)
- J. C. Penney Company, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier - University Oaks S/C in Round Rock. Apply here.
- Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Part-Time Back of House Team Member 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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