🌱 RR Boy Scout's Service To Library + October Neighborhood Cleanup

Hello again, everybody! I'm back with your new edition of the Round Rock Daily. Here's what you need to know about what's happening these days in town, including:

• Round Rock High School student and Boy Scout reconstructs the library's puppet stage
• Schedule, guidelines, and info on this month's neighborhood cleanup
• Dr. Clay Johnston prioritizes preventative care with the opening of 2 new clinics
• RRISD school board elections date, time, and info on 16 candidates

But first, today's weather:

Sun and some clouds. High: 90 Low: 62.

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Here are the top stories in Round Rock today:

1. Round Rock High School student Andrew Tucker from Boy Scout Troop 365, Capital Area Council, constructed a new stage for puppet shows for the up and coming new, Round Rock Public Library. He and his family helped build this project to completion, and was sponsored by Friends of the Library. Andrew shares that he was born in Round Rock, and remembers his time at the library where he watched the puppet shows as a child. He was sought out by a staff member of the library to reconstruct a new puppet stage as part of his Eagle Scout Project, for which he accepted. Andrew is proud to have carried on this tradition of community service, especially since the last puppet stage was constructed 20 years ago! (City of Round Rock)
2. The City of Round Rock is seeking volunteers for this month's neighborhood cleanup. This cleanup will cover bulk trash pickup, brush pickup and fire safety surveys in the neighborhoods of Egger Acres, Mesa Village, and Mesa Ridge. Residents can check out this guideline of trash items that the city will accept — Any items not on the guideline will not be picked up. Neighbors can begin bringing trash items to the curb starting Oct. 15 and no later than 7 a.m. Oct. 22. If you are in any of the three neighborhoods listed, you can email crr@roundrocktexas.gov for a fire survey. If you are needing yard work clean up and are elderly, suffer from an illness, or have any other special circumstance, email neighborhoods@roundrocktexas.gov or call 512-671-2734 for more information. (City of Round Rock)
3. Former dean of the Dell Medical School at the University of Texas Austin, Dr. Clay Johnston, has opened 2 new Harbor Health clinics open in Round Rock and Central Austin. These clinics prioritize preventative care, allowing longer patient visits, and offering patients access to a high-quality path of care. The Round Rock clinic is located at 505 W. Louis Henna Blvd., Ste. 100. (Community Impact)
4. The Round Rock ISD school board election will take place on Oct. 25 at Kalahari Resorts, starting at 7:30 p.m. Round Rock ISD will see five seats in the Nov. 8 election. In August, places 3, 4, 5, and 6 was part of the board's regular election cycle. Place 1 was a special election after the departure of Jun Xiao, a former Trustee. To learn more about the candidates, click here.

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Today in Round Rock:

• McNeil v.s. Westwood Swim at RRISD Aquatic Center (10 a.m.)
• *Virtual* Round Rock Job Fair (11 a.m.)
• Round Rock Chalk Walk Arts Festival at Dell Diamond (2 p.m.)
• Family Fun Nights at Yonders Point (5:30 p.m.)
• Round Rock High School Varsity Football Game v.s. Manor High School at Dragon Stadium (7 p.m.)
• Boy Scout Troop 157 Annual BBQ Fundraiser at George Johns Post 447 of The American Legion (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Who all is looking for good ol' family-friendly Halloween events in Round Rock this season? Just to name a few events that make us all warm and fuzzy here: Inclusive trunk-or-treat, book character pumpkin contest, a monster bash, and more! Check out all of these festive and fun events, here.
• Raise your hand if you're a foodie like me! With cooler, Fall weather approaching, these are some of the new eateries coming to town: Amy's Ice Cream, Velvet Taco, Via 313, Tso Chinese Delivery, and Shake Shack. Which ones are you going to visit first? I think I've got my favorites picked out. 😋❤️" (City of Round Rock)
• October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV) has launched a major awareness campaign for funding for family violence services. To learn how you can contribute to spreading awareness and donating, check out the TCFV initiative here.

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! I'll see you around.

— Elaine Thompson

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