🌱 Lodge Poker Club Robbery + Round Rock Pumpkin Festival + RR Jobs

Hey, everybody! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Round Rock Daily, fresh off the presses. Let's get this Friday started off right with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's going on around town, including updates on:

• RRPD's search for The Lodge Poker Club robbery suspects
• New changes to longtime local eatery
• New construction neighborhoods and open job opportunities in town

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 87 Low: 54. What lovely temps to bring in the weekend, huh? What do y'all have planned for the next couple of days of awesome weather?

Here are the top stories in Round Rock today:

1. Round Rock Police Department is on the search for suspects involved in a robbery outside of The Lodge Poker Club on Sept. 23. A man was leaving the establishment when the suspects approached him and robbed him of his backpack that contained personal items and money. If anyone would like to report specific details of this incident, you can email Detective Laura Baxter at lbaxter@roundrocktexas.gov or call (512) 671-2871. Those who want to submit an anonymous tip can click here. (FOX 7 Austin)
2. For patrons of local eatery Nancy's Sky Garden, the business has now changed its name to Greens Garden Round Rock, following a separation of business partners. Luckily for customers, the menu will remain and the management team will have the same familiar faces. If you have any questions during the transition, their phone number is (512) 520-8383 and new website is here. (Community Impact)
3. There are a wide variety of jobs open in the city of Round Rock, ranging from retail, customer service, sales, managerial roles and lots more! In one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation, these jobs pay hourly as well as salaried, ranging from $15 per hour to $150k + annually. To view these opportunities, click here.
4. Speaking of Round Rock being a rapidly growing city, have you heard of these three new construction neighborhoods in town?: Salerno (KB Homes starting in the mid-$330k price range), University Heights (Scott Felder Homes in the $500k and up range), and Homestead at Old Settlers Park (Meritage and Tri Pointe Homes in the $400k and up range). All neighborhoods have planned community pools, splash pads and playgrounds.

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Today in Round Rock:

• Online webinar with specialists for assisted living (9 a.m.)
• Uke Matter! RRISD Staff Meetup at Cedar Ridge High School (4:45 p.m.)
• Cole Swindell ($35 - $150 per ticket) at Round Rock Amp (6 p.m.)
• RRHS Varsity Football Game vs. Stony Point HS at Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex (7 p.m.)
• DJ GABE at American Legion George Johns Post 447 (7 p.m.)
• Beto Debate Watch Party at Longbranch Saloon (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Community Impact Newspaper is re-branding and changing its name to "Community Impact" and also expanding its newsroom. The founders, John and Jennifer Garnett, started Community Impact Newspaper in 2005 in their Round Rock living room and have made many changes recently, such as their tagline, mission statement, and promoted 10 editorial team members while making room for more. (Community Impact)
• An exciting first-time event is coming to town: Round Rock Pumpkin Festival at Old Settlers Park! This month-long festivity will run from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., with the event closing every Tuesday for re-stocking of pumpkins! There will obviously be tons of pumpkins (50,000 pounds, to be exact), food trucks, face painting, games and more.
• Round Rock celebrates world cultures in a big way. The Round Rock Diwali Festival is a free event on Oct. 22 from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Centennial Plaza, with music, food, dance, art work, a fashion show, henna and an Indian bazaar.

Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with a new update!

— Elaine Thompson

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