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FREE HARVEST FESTIVAL BRINGS HISTORY TO LIFE SATURDAY |
If butter churning has somehow been missing from your weekend plans, The Williamson Museum can fix that.
The museum’s Harvest Festival 2026 runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Old Settlers Association grounds, 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd. in Round Rock.
The free fall event combines hands-on activities with living-history experiences, giving families a chance to do something seasonal while getting a little closer to the history of the area. The Old Settlers Association grounds are across Harrell Parkway from The Salt Lick BBQ.
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ROUND ROCK GOES DANDIYA SATURDAY NIGHT |
Sankara Eye Foundation brings an evening of music, dancing and community celebration to Round Rock. |
Round Rock Sports Center gets a colorful change of pace Saturday night when Sankara Eye Foundation’s Austin chapter brings its annual Dandiya celebration to town.
The Sept. 12 event begins at 6:30 p.m. and combines Garba and Dandiya dancing, live music, Bollywood entertainment, food and vendors.
New to Dandiya? A beginner-friendly workshop gives first-timers a way onto the dance floor without having to pretend they know exactly what they’re doing.
The evening also has a larger purpose: the event raises support for Sankara Eye Foundation’s eye-care mission.
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SRI SAI FLOWERS BRINGS MORE THAN BOUQUETS TO ROUND ROCK |
The new flower shop adds garlands, gifts and celebration essentials with a focus on the local Indian community. |
One of Round Rock’s newer small businesses is part flower shop, part cultural specialty store.
Sri Sai Flowers offers fresh flowers and bouquets along with wedding, event and funeral garlands, gifts, henna, saris and festival items.
That combination makes the shop particularly useful for families looking for traditional floral and celebration items that can be difficult to find at a conventional florist.
It’s also exactly the sort of tucked-away local business Round Rock Shout Out likes finding before everybody else does.
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Big changes are coming to 409 N. Mays St. in downtown Round Rock, with a $500,000 renovation transforming the former Wine Sensation location into Casa Masa, a new restaurant focused on traditional Mexican cuisine and fresh, handmade tortillas via the ancient nixtamalization process. Casa Masa will feature a dedicated tortilleria—making it more than just another spot for a bite, but a celebration of culinary heritage in the heart of the city. While the exact opening date remains unannounced, construction is set to run through late 2026, promising an exciting addition to the local dining scene. |
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Bed Rock Breakfast & Bar Is Taking Shape on Main Street |
A new breakfast-and-bar concept is getting ready to join the growing mix of restaurants and nightlife in downtown Round Rock.
Something new is cooking at 114 E. Main St.—although we’re not calling it open until somebody actually unlocks the door.
Locally owned Bed Rock Breakfast & Bar is preparing a retro-Americana restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner in downtown Round Rock.
The concept is owned by Brian Hernandez and is moving into a historic Main Street storefront.
There’s another reason we’re watching this one: a mixed-beverage permit application for Bed Rock on Main LLC was filed in August and remains part of the opening process. So for now, put Bed Rock on the coming soon list rather than the weekend breakfast list.
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TEN YEARS OF PIANOS, REQUESTS AND LATE NIGHTS DOWNTOWN |
Rockey’s Piano Bar has reached the 10-year mark in downtown Round Rock.
Located at 111 W. Main St., Rockey’s has been part of the downtown nightlife scene since 2016, built around live piano performances, audience requests, sing-alongs and the occasional reminder that your friends know far more questionable song lyrics than you realized.
The anniversary party itself has passed, but ten years is worth a Shout Out—especially for an entertainment business that has watched downtown Round Rock change around it. |
Round Rock Public Library’s beloved Paint A Pet project is back, inviting locals of all ages and artistic abilities to create and submit colorful artwork featuring their pets—or any favorite animal—for a community exhibit. The exhibit is open now and runs through October 5, with artwork submissions accepted until September 15, 2026. Whether you’re inspired by your dog, cat, fish, or even a wild creature, this tradition is all about creativity and coming together as a community. Head to the downtown library to enjoy the display or drop off your piece at 200 E. Liberty Ave.—no artistic perfection required, just imagination. |
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Grey Orchard Adds Weekend Brunch Sept. 12 |
The new Round Rock restaurant is expanding into weekends with its first Saturday and Sunday brunch.
Round Rock’s brunch choices are getting another locally owned option this weekend.
Grey Orchard, the independently owned modern American restaurant at 2700 N. Interstate 35, launches brunch Saturday, Sept. 12.
Owner James Sun and Chef Partner Cole Fitzgerald have built Grey Orchard around seasonal ingredients with subtle Asian influences, so this probably won’t be a “same pancakes, different plate” addition to the brunch circuit.
The restaurant says reservations aren’t required, but recommends them to avoid a long wait. |
ROUND ROCK IS RETHINKING ITS HISTORIC DESIGN GUIDELINES |
Round Rock’s historic design guidelines were adopted in 2000. A few things have changed since then—including the awkward realization that buildings from the 1970s can now qualify as historic.
The City is reviewing a major update to the guidelines used for historic properties, districts and certain properties in historically significant areas. The draft expands guidance for buildings dating from 1945–1975 and adds more information on maintenance, streetscapes, cultural landscapes and new construction in historic districts.
The City’s scheduled public office hours have already passed, but the draft remains posted for public review and the Historic Preservation page provides information for residents and property owners who want to understand what is being proposed.
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