Thursday, May 29th, 2025
Good morning, Round Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At its May 15 regular board meeting, the school board reviewed this school year's budget, PTA reports, and SHAC recommendations to boost student well-being and safety—focusing on a proposed policy for 45 minutes of unstructured recess for elementary students. Trustees approved several action items and discussed survey results from 31,216 students while awaiting state funding updates and a revised compensation plan before the June 30 budget deadline—paving the way for future improvements in student outcomes. Round Rock Independent School District
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Round Rock is nearly finishing a big dam designed to stop flooding in West Round Rock. The mile-long dam will serve over 1,000 homes and was built with $34 million from the Upper Brushy Creek Improvement District — $2 million from the city. FOX 7 Austin
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Jamey Johnson Concert
6:00-8:30 p.m. — Round Rock Amp — Tickets from $68 — Experience an evening with acclaimed country music artist Jamey Johnson.
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H-Town Throwdown Concert
6:00-11:00 p.m. — Round Rock Amp — $37.50 – $225 — Celebrate Houston's hip-hop scene with performances by Scarface, Z-Ro, and more.
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Round Rock Express Game
7:15–11:15 p.m. — Dell Diamond — Ticket prices vary — Catch the excitement of Minor League Baseball at the home of the Round Rock Express.
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Harry Potter Night
7:15–10:15 p.m. — Dell Diamond — Enjoy the magic at Harry Potter™ Night with the Round Rock Express as they take on the El Paso Chihuahuas.
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6th Annual Midsommar Festival
10 a.m.–2 p.m. — Old Settlers Association of Williamson County — Free entry — Celebrate Swedish heritage with flower crowns and dance around the midsommar pole.
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Austin Say Hello to Summer Party Sale
9:15 AM – 11:59 PM — Alliance Auto Auction - Austin — Check for auction fees — Explore a variety of vehicles from top dealers in a vibrant summer atmosphere.
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Haus of Hustle: Business Owners Meetup
5-8 p.m. — Abbey Haus — Drinks and snacks provided — Connect with local business owners and spark collaborations in a welcoming atmosphere.
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Ninja Nerf War
7-9 PM — The Jungle Movement Academy — Fun for kids — Experience thrilling Nerf battles with foam swords and team challenges.
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ATX Summer Havoc II
4 AM – 4 AM — Round Rock Sports Center — $210.00 team entry fee — Compete in a day of basketball with championship rings up for grabs.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.
~ Soren Kierkegaard
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