Saturday, July 12th, 2025

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Good morning, Round Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of July.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Liberty Hill nonprofit Hope House lost its staff member Sherry Richardson—swept away in early morning floods during the July 4th weekend—as rescue crews evacuated 16 children from the affected home; hundreds of volunteers are now helping clean up the water and mud damage. The nonprofit is working to restore its facilities and support the children during its recovery. FOX 7 Austin
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Round Rock firefighters responded to flooding incidents from July 4 to July 9 by rescuing an individual from a flooded roadway, evacuating a family from their home, and launching a rescue boat at Veterans Park while assisting Liberty Hill and Leander in search and rescue operations — seven personnel remain deployed to Kerrville through mutual aid systems. The department continues to support regional partners amid ongoing recovery efforts. City of Round Rock
- ➤ Governor Abbott announced that the Texas Workforce Commission is accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance for workers and self-employed people in Central Texas counties (Burnet, San Saba, Tom Green, Travis, and Williamson) who lost work due to recent flooding, and affected individuals may apply online or by phone with required documentation submitted within 21 days of applying ahead of the September 4 deadline. FOX 7 Austin
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Breakthrough Basketball Essential Skills Camp
9 a.m.-3 p.m. — Round Rock Sports Center — Limited spots available — Enhance your basketball skills with high-intensity drills and expert coaching.
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Vintage Market Days — Jaclyn Blackerby Art
10 AM - 7 PM — Convention Center by Kalahari Resorts — Entry fees may apply — Explore a vintage-themed shopping experience with handmade vendors and live music.
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Popsicle Dash Austin
7:30-10 a.m. — Dell Diamond — Entry fee applies — The coolest event of the summer featuring a sweet treat run.
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Volts vs. Bandits
6-7:30 p.m. — Dell Diamond — Tickets from $45 — Watch an exciting match between the Volts and Bandits in Round Rock.
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Texas Luau at Yonders Point
7:30-10 p.m. — Yonders Point — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant evening of Texas Luau fun with family-friendly activities and live music.
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Home Run Derby X
7-10 p.m. — Dell Diamond — Tickets required — Experience the thrill of a unique 3-on-3 baseball format that celebrates power hitting and athletic catching.
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Camp Flix: Transformers One
11 AM - 1 PM — Flix Brewhouse Round Rock — $5 movie tickets — Beat the summer heat with themed activities and a low-key family-friendly movie experience.
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Round Rock Express vs. El Paso Chihuahuas
7:15-8:45 p.m. — Dell Diamond — Tickets required — Enjoy a thrilling baseball matchup between the Round Rock Express and the El Paso Chihuahuas.
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El Paso Chihuahuas vs. Round Rock Express
7:15-8:45 p.m. — Dell Diamond — Ticket prices vary — Catch the excitement as the El Paso Chihuahuas take on the Round Rock Express in a thrilling baseball matchup.
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Trailside Market
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Memorial Park — Free entry — Discover local produce and handmade crafts in a vibrant outdoor marketplace.
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