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In today's newsletter:
- How a Round Rock quarry shaped a historic Texas campus building
- How Round Rock police helped clear a bomb threat at Taylor H‑E‑B
- How Old Settlers Park showcased Texas’ fastest young runners
Also on today's calendar: Tuna Christmas and 7 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Areas of morning fog, with a high of 72 and low of 46 degrees.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy; breezy, cooler, temps: high: 54, low: 34.
- Monday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 55 and low of 43 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 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 nearby Georgetown highlights a unique Round Rock connection, with its original limestone quarried along Brushy Creek in Round Rock. The $25 million project preserves the 1908 facade while adding modern classrooms, technology, and gathering spaces, reinforcing the university’s historic ties across Central Texas. 
• H-E-B cleared after bomb threat leads to evacuation near Austin (mysanantonio.com) — Round Rock police assisted Taylor authorities after a bomb threat forced evacuation of the H‑E‑B in nearby Taylor on Thursday afternoon, but a K9 sweep found no explosives and the store has reopened. Officials say the threat was not credible, the property is safe, and the source of the call remains under investigation, while some residents expressed anxiety given past mass-violence incidents in Texas.
• Decatur, Paradise runners earn TGCA all-state honors (wcmessenger.com) — Texas high school cross country standouts earned all-state honors after strong runs at the state meet held at Round Rock’s Old Settlers Park. Decatur’s Maddyx Coffman and Paradise’s Taryn Stoltz and Allie McCormick all posted top-60 finishes, underscoring Old Settlers Park’s growing reputation as a premier statewide racing venue.
📸 Around Round Rock
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Round Rock
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★ Featured events ★
- The Light Park
Dell Diamond, 3400 E Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock
7:30 pm
Saturday December 13
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Other local events
- Tuna Christmas
Penfold Theatre Company , 2120 N Mays St , Round Rock
9:03 pm - A Tuna Christmas
Penfold Theatre Company , 2120 N Mays St #290 , Round Rock
7:30 pm - 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 - 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 - Boys 7th Basketball vs Deerpark
Walsh Middle School , 3850 Walsh Ranch Blvd , Round Rock
5:30 pm - Holiday Sizzle Social with GFP
The Alcove Cantina , 119 E Main St , Round Rock
7:00 pm
Friday December 12
Sunday December 14
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
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🗓 Events Nearby
- RRHS Band Performs Holiday Music
Cactus Ranch El Round Rock, TX 78681
7:00 am - 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 - Girls Basketball vs Grisham - Neary
Chisholm Trail Middle Round Rock, TX 78681
5:30 pm
Monday December 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I found a small gray and black dog wearing a blue coat with embroidered flowers.
She's very friendly and seems to be an older dog. I don't know why the app won't let me upload a picture. If anyone has lost their pet, please… (Nextdoor Round Rock Original Plat) - Give back to the community and share the love ❤️ Help someone in need during this holiday season!
We are giving away some awesome holiday shirts! (Nextdoor Flower Hill)
- Ross Stores, Inc posted a job opening for Early Morning Stock Associate in Round Rock. Apply here.
- Gattis Pizza (DoughPros) posted a job opening for Arcade attendant's in Round Rock. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Round Rock here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hutto
- Hutto police celebrate K9 Rocket's 7th birthday (cbsaustin.com)
- Debunking your realtor's '30% rule' — Americans need to set aside 43% of their income for a home (cbsaustin.com)
- No Reserve: K20Z3-Powered 1998 Acura Integra GS-R 6-Speed (bringatrailer.com)
Cedar Park
- Cedar Park High choir director vies for 2026 Grammy Music Educator Award (kvue.com)
- Lt. Bobby Vernengo, a trusted Cedar Park leader, laid to rest after 25 years of service (cbsaustin.com)
- Camp Mystic to get new flood warning system ahead of summer (kxan.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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