🌱 New Left-Hand Turn + Popular Local Restaurants + Homes For Sale

Happy Wednesday, Round Rock! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Partial sunshine. High: 79 Low: 64.

Here are the top three stories in Round Rock today:

1. On Apr. 29 at 10:00 a.m., Williamson County officials will break ground on a southbound left-turn lane at the intersection of Smyers Lane and Wyoming Springs Drive in Round Rock. According to a county release, the turn lane will provide a place for cars to "stack up" before turning left into the Walgreens parking lot, located at 2650 RM 620, without disrupting traffic. (Community Impact Newspaper)
2. According to Restaurant Review, the most popular American restaurant in Round Rock is Jack Allen’s Kitchen, famous for its Southwestern dishes. Salt Traders Coastal Cooking is the second most popular, then Mighty Fine Burgers, followed by Hopdoddy Burger Bar, and the fifth most popular is Greenhouse Craft Food. (NewsBreak Original)
3. Looking for a new home in the Round Rock area? Patch and Redfin have you covered! Check out the latest listings in your area! (Round Rock Patch)

Today in Round Rock:

• Morning Babytime At Round Rock Public Library (9:30 AM)
• Outdoor Storytime for Toddlers and Pre-K At Centennial Plaza (11:00 AM)
• Afternoon Babytime At Round Rock Public Library (2:00 PM)
• Learn Python Computer Programming with Fun 2 Learn Code At Round Rock Public Library (4:30 PM)
• One Community: Mingle & Music (feat. Roland & The Roots Riddim) At Prete Main Street Plaza (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Round Rock Police Department celebrates the bravery of survivors during this National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. For more information on victim resources, click here. (Instagram)
• The Round Rock Juneteenth Festival is back! Amazing new local and international artists, including the Matchmaker Band, will perform on Saturday, Jun. 18, from 4:00 p.m. to midnight at Old Settlers Park. For more information, click here. (Facebook)
• Congratulations to the six finalists for the Round Rock Public Library Business Plan Competition! Learn more about Colette Hammons, Eric Kapinus, Katie Kehlenbach, Mandy Kelly, Patricia Powell, and Robin Lawrence by clicking here. (Twitter)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Rose Mendez

About me: Rose Mendez is a freelance writer. She is studying English Literature at Hunter College. She loves reading, walking around the city, and coffee!