🌱 Growing RR Population + November Elections

Welcome back, Round Rock! Elaine Thompson, here in your inbox to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around our growing city. Let's do this!

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy skies with chance of some sunshine breaking through. High: 91 Low: 73.

Here are the top stories today in Round Rock:

1. In the coming 20 years, Round Rock's population is predicted to grow by almost 75,000. This growth will result from current project developments, future development of vacant land, and redevelopment of land due to the population increase. (City of Round Rock)
2. Home builder, Century Communities announces start of a 395-home neighborhood, Avery Centre in Round Rock in January 2023. Single-family homes will have a price range starting in the $400's with a pool, park, and walking trails to enjoy. (PR Newswire)
3. Round Rock ISD elections show that all races are contested. All applicants have until Aug. 26 to withdraw from elections. There is still time for applicants to apply candidacy in the special election for Round Rock ISD board of trustees Place 1, closing at 6 p.m., Aug. 25. (Community Impact Newspaper)

Today in Round Rock:

• Pranayama breathwork free weekly class at Kia of Round Rock. (Noon)
• Board of Trustees Called Meeting at Round Rock High School. (5:30 p.m.)
• Democratic Veterans August Meeting at Rio Grande Tex Mex. (6 p.m.)
• PreK Playtime: What grows here? at Round Rock Public Library. (6:30 p.m.)
• Community of Hope Meeting at Saint Richard's Episcopal Church. (6:30 p.m.)
• KOntenders Poker at Craft and Racked Neighborhood Bar. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Congratulations to Round Rock ISD and McNeil High School teacher Andrea Larson! She is a 'Texas Teacher of the Year' finalist. Larsen has been an educator for 22 years, 20 of which have been serving the McNeil community in her current role. (Facebook)
• Herrington Elementary's first spirit day of the year is Tuesday, Aug. 30! Support the PTA and the school by eating delicious frozen yogurt at The Yogurt Experience, mention Herrington and 20 percent of your sale will go back into the PTA. (Facebook)
• CHASCO Family YMCA Bigger and Better, Together Night and CHASCO Outlaw 18 Golf Tournament is on Sept. 10. 100 percent of every dollar raised at this event goes back to the Annual Campaign to provide scholarships for YMCA programs. (Facebook)
• Register today for Fall Girls Youth Volleyball, ages 7-14 with Round Rock Parks and Recreation Deparment. Registration ends on Aug. 29. (Facebook)
• For neighbors in the Stone Oak subdivision, Dale is a tile guy by trade if you have any tilework/design needs. Call or text Dale: 509-440-1068 for more information. (Nextdoor)

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Events:

• Online Webinar with specialists for the assisted living facility in Georgetown (August 29)
• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (September 1)
• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (September 1)
• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (September 2)
• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (September 2)
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That's it for today. I'll see you tomorrow!