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Round Rock
Thursday, October 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Round Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of October.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. FOX 7 Austin
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. City of Round Rock
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.
~ James Clear
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