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Round Rock
Thursday, October 9th, 2025
Good morning, Round Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of October.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Williamson County on Wednesday named TW Dieckmann as the new senior director for Parks and Recreation—he will serve as the fourth parks director after Russel Fishbeck retires at the end of the month. CBS Austin
- ➤ Round Rock officials have set a detour for southbound traffic on Chisholm Trail between Sam Bass Road and Emmanuel Street from Oct. 8 through Nov. 1 due to unknown utilities discovered during storm drain work—drivers must use the I-35 frontage road to Sunset Drive and note that on-street parking is unavailable. Construction will pause for the holidays in November and December—with work resuming in early 2026. City of Round Rock
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Hometown Halloween
3-7 p.m. — Downtown Round Rock — Free entry — Celebrate Halloween with family-friendly fun and festivities in a vibrant downtown setting.
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Fossil Fest 2025: Terrific Trilobites
9 a.m. — Old Settlers Association of Williamson County — $3 for adults, $2 for students — Explore the fascinating world of trilobites through interactive exhibits and hands-on activities.
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Quesoff Cheese Festival
12-3 p.m. — Mohawk Austin — Ticket information coming soon — A delightful competition showcasing the best queso from chefs and home-cooks alike.
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Purple Ark Music & Arts Festival 2025
11 AM – 7 PM — Centennial Plaza — $5 admission, children under 12 free — Enjoy vibrant tunes and artistic vibes from local bands like The Ransom Brothers.
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