Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of October.
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🏛️ Government
The Round Rock City Council held a first reading on a proposed 5% rate increase for Republic Services—this would raise the monthly residential charge for garbage from $23.67 to $24.69.
If approved at the Oct. 23 meeting, the new rates will go into effect after Nov. 1.
At its October 9 meeting, Mayor Craig Morgan and the City Council proclaimed October 13 as Indigenous Peoples’ Day and November as National Native American Heritage Month for Round Rock — a decision that honors local tribes such as Tonkawa and Comanche.
They urged residents to join in the observances and recognize the city’s deep Native heritage — reinforcing a commitment to inclusivity.
🎉 Round Rock Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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