Kenney Fort Blvd Extension + Round Rock Named Top Place To Live

Good morning, people of Round Rock! Daniel Hampton here with the latest issue of the Round Rock Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 86 Low: 59.

Here are the top stories today in Round Rock:

1. Council approves contract for Kenney Fort Boulevard extension (City of Round Rock)
2. Round Rock makes Money's list of best places to live in 2021 (CultureMap Austin)
3. A former Hutto youth football president was accused of inappropriately touching a 10-year-old girl. (KXAN.com)
4. Round Rock residents are invited to a cleanup event in Hutto. (Round Rock Patch)
5. A Temporary restraining order blocked Round Rock ISD from considering resolutions to censure two trustees. (Community Impact Newspaper)

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Today in Round Rock:

• Last Call Senior Portraits (On Campus) (12:00 AM)
• RRHS Tennis (Varsity) vs Westlake @ RRHS (4:00 PM)
• RRHS Volleyball Games vs VRHS @ VRHS (5:30 PM)
• Movies at The Ridge - Shrek - Cedar Ridge H S (8:00 PM)

Round Rock Patch Notebook

• Round Rock ISD: "The Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees approved reinstating the District’s mask requirement during a Sept. 22 called meeting. The extension of the mask requirement, which had expired on Sept. 17, was originally scheduled for discussion and..." (Facebook)
• Round Rock Police Department: "Come out to Public Safety Day this Saturday (9a-1p) and say hi to our newest Officers! We'll also have demonstrations and vehicles from police, fire, and EMS." (Instagram)
• Round Rock Police Department: "Join our team! We are now hiring for multiple civilian positions: Animal Control Officer, Volunteer Coordinator, and Administrative Analyst. For more info, visit RoundRockTexas.gov/jobs" (Facebook)
• Williamson County and Cities Health District: "FYI: Texas is a part of a nationwide Salmonella outbreak. Check the post below for more information" (Facebook)
• Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department: "Join the Round Rock Parks and Rec Dept. for our #Free annual Fall Fun Festival for toddlers & preschoolers on Fri. Oct. 29, 9 -11:30am at Old Settlers Park (3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd.) by Lakeview Pavilion. This year’s theme is Circus! ..." (Facebook)

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— Daniel Hampton

About me: Hi! My name is Dan Hampton and I'm the program manager for Patch's Community Publisher Initiative. Formerly a local editor on Long Island covering Port Washington, Wantagh-Seaford, Levittown, Glen Cove, Plainview, Syosset, New Hyde Park, Hicksville, Great Neck, Oyster Bay and Mineola. I am the former wire editor on Patch's national team and a former news associate at The Associated Press. I graduated with a journalism degree from Temple University in Philadelphia. Send tips and/or photos of your dog to dan.hampton@patch.com.

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