🌱 Local Legends Nominations + More Green Spaces Approved By Council

Happy weekend, Round Rock! Elaine here in your inbox this warm morning to get you up to speed on everything you need to know that's going on around town, including ...

• Local Legends nominations accepted now, until May.
• What is Round Rock's demonym?
• The city approved a $277,834 contract with a design firm for more park space.

But first, today's weather:

Warmer with clouds and sun. High: 86 Low: 58.

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Here are the top stories today in Round Rock:

1. Round Rock is accepting nominations for the 2023 Local Legends, until May 31. "The Local Legend program recognizes individuals or members of families whose contributions to the city were preferably at least 30 years ago." It also recognizes businesses, organizations, institutions and publications. To learn more about this program, visit City of Round Rock.
2. Do you know the proper name for residents of Round Rock? KXAN shows that "the demonym for Round Rock has a way of making some people feel empowered. Many residents were proud to be Round Rockers." While that can ring nicely, a viewer suggested, "Round Rockettes." Check out all of the other nearby cities' demonyms on KXAN.
3. A master plan for more park land, trail connectivity and more improvements was approved by City Council on March 9. "The $277,834 contract with design firm Design Workshop will include design of the Lawn at Brushy Creek, a parks project situated along Brushy Creek on the north side of Downtown Round Rock." The future Heritage Trail will connect to Sheppard Street/Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way, allowing cyclists into the Downtown area. This project will be paid by the city's self-financed construction fund. City of Round Rock has the full scoop.

Today in Round Rock:

• Almost Everything Pop Up Market at 1705 Gattis School Road (9 AM)
• Free Lego Fun Day at ESTEAM Academy (10 AM)
• Rose Garden Party at Round Rock Garden Center (10 AM)
• Grand Opening ($24) at Smokey Creek Bar and Grill (10 AM)
• Grand Opening at BoxLunch in Round Rock Outlets (Noon)
• Teen Writing Group at Round Rock Public Library (2 PM)
• In Love with Sunflowers ($39) at Painting With a Twist (3:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• SXSW Music Festival: "The South by Southwest® Music Festival (SXSW®) has announced the full list of Showcasing Artists invited to perform at the 37th annual event. The stages are set for a magical week of music discovery and camaraderie that can only be found in a setting like Austin." (Grateful Web)
• Texas exempting tampons from state sales tax: "Freshman Round Rock Republican Caroline Harris has also filed a bill exempting period products from sales tax — a sign of how key the issue is to suburban constituents." (Axios)
• Adopt, don't shop! "Do you want to add a new member to your family and make a positive impact on the Round Rock community at the same time? Adopt a dog, cat or other kind of pet from a local shelter or organization!" (Round Rock Patch)

That's it for today! I'll see you around.

— Elaine Thompson

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