Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of October.
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🌲 Environment
A burn ban started Tuesday, Sept.
30 in Williamson County because severe drought has raised fire risks. Officials say the ban will last for 90 days or until conditions improve — they will check the drought and water supplies each week.
🏛️ Government
Drivers along I-35 in Round Rock saw newly installed memorial signage honoring fallen Officer Charles Whites—who died in 2018 after being struck by an impaired driver—with the signs coming from nearly four years of legislative efforts and funding.
The Police Department is constructing a permanent memorial at its headquarters.
🎉 Round Rock Events
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Round Rock Arts Festival and Oktoberfest
4-9 p.m. — Centennial Plaza — Free entry — Experience a vibrant mix of arts, performances, and culinary delights at this family-friendly celebration.
Oktoberfest Fun Run
7:30-10:30 a.m. — Richard Moya Park — Registration fee applies — Celebrate Oktoberfest with a spirited run in your favorite Bavarian attire.
Round Rock Arts Fest 2025
10 AM – 3 PM — Centennial Plaza — Free entry — Celebrate various art forms with interactive experiences, performances, and food trucks at this family-friendly festival.
Persian Fall Festival-Mehragn
11 AM – 5 PM — Centennial Plaza Amphitheater — Food and pastries available for purchase — Celebrate autumn with traditional music, dance, and Persian cuisine.
Hocus Pocus Trivia Night
7-9 p.m. — Tony C's Pizza & Beer Garden — Free to play — Test your Hocus Pocus knowledge while enjoying food and drinks at a lively trivia event.
Hairy Man Festival 2025
12-5:30 p.m. — Cat Hollow Park — Free admission with suggested donation — Celebrate the 31st Annual Hairy Man Festival with live music, food, crafts, and family fun.
Round Rock Young Professionals Financial Roundtable
4-6 p.m. — Embassy Suites by Hilton Round Rock — Free entry for first-time attendees — Gain insights on financial questions from experts across various fields.
Tucker Wetmore Concert
6-7:30 p.m. — Round Rock Amp — Check for ticket prices — Enjoy the rising star's hits that topped Billboard's charts.
Spooky Stories & Trunk or Treat
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Fern Bluff Elementary School — Free entry — Enjoy festive trunk or treat fun and spooky stories for the whole family.
Hometown Halloween
3-7 p.m. — Downtown Round Rock — Free entry — Celebrate Halloween with family-friendly fun and festivities in a vibrant downtown setting.
🏠 Round Rock Real Estate
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💼 Round Rock Job Board
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