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Friday, April 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Round Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. City of Round Rock
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. Round Rock Independent School District
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. City of Round Rock
SPORTS NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Las Vegas Aviators vs. Round Rock Express
6:59 p.m. — Dell Diamond — Tickets available — Experience an exciting baseball showdown in Round Rock.
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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.
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Round Rock Startup Day
1-7 p.m. — Texas State University - Round Rock — Register now — Celebrate innovation and entrepreneurship at this vibrant community event.
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