Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of April.
Good morning, Round Rock.
🏘️ Community
Round Rock earned high marks in Niche's 2025 Best Places rankings for raising a family, public schools, housing, and overall liveability; the study used crime rates, housing trends, job opportunities, and local parks to rate the city.
The results confirm that many residents enjoy a high quality of life in Round Rock.
🎓 Education
Eighth-grade student Shireen V. of Ridgeview Middle School won first place in the grades 7-8 category of the 2024-2025 Letters About Literature Texas contest sponsored by the Texas Library and Archives Foundation and coordinated by the Texas Center for the Book.
Her winning letter addressed to Olympic cross-country skier Jessie Diggins earned her a $300 prize and an additional $300 award for the school library.
🏛️ Government
Today, Round Rock won its third consecutive Leading the Way award from the ETC Institute — the award came after a survey showed 86% of residents approved of overall city services.
The survey also noted high marks for customer service and value for taxes, placing the city in the top 10 percent nationwide.
🎉 Round Rock Events
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Earth Day Celebration
9 AM – 12 PM — Old Settlers Park — Free entry — Celebrate Earth Day with community activities including cleanup and exhibitor showcases.
La Maleta de Maebelle
2-3 PM — Penfold Theatre Company — Check venue for cost — A bilingual children's theatre adaptation featuring puppets brings a beloved picture book to life.
Ted Lasso Trivia Night
7-9 p.m. — Tony C's Pizza & Beer Garden — Free to play — Test your knowledge of Ted Lasso with friends while enjoying delicious food and fun prizes.
WNO 27: Duarte vs Rodriguez
7-11 p.m. — Convention Center by Kalahari Resorts — All sales final — Experience an epic night of jiu-jitsu with thrilling matches and a passionate crowd.
Earth Day Run GREEN 5K/10K/13.1
7:30-11:30 a.m. — Brushy Creek Lake Park — Registration fees apply — Celebrate Earth Day by running for the planet and supporting environmental conservation efforts.
Trivia Night on the Patio
7-9 p.m. — PINSTACK Austin Tech Ridge — Free to play — Eat, drink, and showcase your trivia knowledge in a fun-themed competition with prizes.
Free LEGO Fun Event
1-3 p.m. — ESTEAM Academy — Free entry — Dive into a world of creativity with LEGO masks, movies, spin art, and Battle bots for all ages.
Las Vegas Aviators vs. Round Rock Express
6:59 p.m. — Dell Diamond — Tickets available — Experience an exciting baseball showdown in Round Rock.
Hometown Lunchtime Parklet Shows: Keelan Donovan
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Downtown Round Rock — Free entry — Experience live music in a charming parklet setting with Keelan Donovan performing.
Round Rock Startup Day
1-7 p.m. — Texas State University - Round Rock — Register now — Celebrate innovation and entrepreneurship at this vibrant community event.
🏠 Round Rock Real Estate
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