🌱 Patch AM: How a Round Rock K‑9 helped clear a bomb threat

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Round Rock K‑9 helped clear a bomb threat
• Which new rivals could Round Rock’s 6A schools face in 2026?
• Which Round Rock schools will benefit from new climate project funding?

Also on today's calendar: Tuna Christmas and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: I once read a book about anti-gravity. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 78 and low of 53 degrees.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 73, low: 44.
• Sunday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high of 50 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. H-E-B cleared after bomb threat leads to evacuation near Austin (mysanantonio.com) — Round Rock police assisted Taylor and Williamson County authorities after a bomb threat forced evacuation of the H‑E‑B in nearby Taylor on Thursday afternoon. A Round Rock K‑9 unit cleared the store, and officials later deemed the threat not credible, allowing the grocery to reopen while the source of the call remains under investigation.
   

2. 2026 Mock Realignment 6A (texasfootball.com) — Round Rock’s 6A high schools feature prominently in a mock 2026 UIL realignment, with Round Rock, Westwood, Cedar Ridge, McNeil, and Stony Point all slotted into proposed districts. The projection, created by a Texas high school football analyst, sketches possible future district opponents across the state but is not an official UIL decision.
   

3. Austin-area schools to get $136K for sustainability, climate projects (kxan.com) — Round Rock ISD schools are among 53 campuses getting a share of $136,000 for hands-on sustainability and climate projects across the Austin area. Local students could soon see new gardens, outdoor classrooms, bike clubs, and conservation projects that bring environmental lessons directly into their school day.
   

4. Southwestern University Gets Construction Upgrade to Historic Mood-Bridwell Hall (ccr-mag.com) — A major renovation of Southwestern University’s historic Mood‑Bridwell Hall in Georgetown highlights its deep ties to Round Rock, where limestone was originally quarried at Brushy Creek for the building’s facade. The $25 million project preserves the century‑old exterior while adding modern classrooms, offices, and gathering spaces to serve future generations of students.
   

5. With $22.5M makeover complete, TPC Craig Ranch feels like ‘a brand new golf course' (dallasnews.com) — A major North Texas golf course, TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, has completed a $22.5 million redesign, and a Round Rock-based course builder, Marcus Reams, played a key role in the project. The upgrades include rebuilt greens, redesigned bunkers, and new tee boxes ahead of next year’s PGA Tour stop. It’s a point of pride for local golf fans following a neighbor’s work on a national stage.
   

📸 Around Round Rock

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Round Rock

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• A Tuna Christmas
  Penfold Theatre Company, 2120 N Mays St #290, Round Rock
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• Tuna Christmas
  Penfold Theatre Company , 2120 N Mays St , Round Rock
  9:03 pm

Saturday December 13

• The Light Park
  Dell Diamond , 3400 E Palm Valley Blvd , Round Rock
  7:30 pm

Sunday December 14

• A Tuna Christmas
  Penfold Theatre Company , 2120 N Mays St #290 , Round Rock
  7:30 pm

Monday December 15

• 8th Girls Basketball @ Ridgeview
  Ridgeview Middle School , 2000 Via Sonoma Trail #5659 , Round Rock
  5:00 pm
• 7th Girls Basketball vs Ridgeview
  Walsh Middle School , 3850 Walsh Ranch Blvd , Round Rock
  5:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Author Visit Donna Janell Bowman -3rd -5th Grade
  Great Oaks El Round Rock, TX 78681
• Walsh MS Student Art Show
  Walsh Middle School , 3850 Walsh Ranch Blvd , Round Rock
  5:30 pm
• Early College High School & PTECH Nursing Info Session
  Ridgeview Middle School , 2000 Via Sonoma Trail #5659 , Round Rock
  6:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Holiday Sizzle Social with GFP
  The Alcove Cantina , 119 E Main St , Round Rock
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 12

• RRHS Orchestra - Winter Party
  700 Cafeteria
  4:30 pm

Monday December 15

• RRHS Band Performs Holiday Music
  Cactus Ranch El Round Rock, TX 78681
  7:00 am
• 7th Girls Basketball vs Ridgeview
  Walsh Middle School , 3850 Walsh Ranch Blvd , Round Rock
  5:00 pm
• 8th Girls Basketball @ Ridgeview
  Ridgeview Middle School , 2000 Via Sonoma Trail #5659 , Round Rock
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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