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"Restaurants in Austin donate profits to charity + Playmaker Recruiting wins $10K at startup event!"
"Restaurants in Austin donate profits to charity + Playmaker Recruiting wins $10K at startup event!"
"Restaurants in Austin donate profits to charity + Playmaker Recruiting wins $10K at startup event!"
Discover how these Austin restaurants are giving back to their community, plus a local recruiting agency's big win at a startup event! 🍔🍦🍹🌮🍣🍺 #CommunityImpact #InnovativeIdeas #SupportLocalBusinesses
Round Rock Staff, Glena Stephenson, Publisher
Jul 15, 2025
Quote Of The Day |
"The way we respond to tragedy can define us. Let love guide your actions today." |
Thank you! | ||
Local Restaurants Step Up for Flood Relief |
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Kerbey Lane Café – 100% Profits Donated |
📅 Date: Thursday July 10 📍 Location: Round Rock & 9 other Central Texas locations 📄 Details: Kerbey Lane donated 100% of profits from all locations to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund, responding to the devastating Central Texas floods. Their community-driven message: “When neighbors are hurting, you show up.” |
P. Terry’s Burger Stand – $150K for ADRN |
📅 Date: Thursday, July 10 📍 Location: All 36 Texas locations, incl. near Round Rock 🎟️ Admission: N/A 📄 Details: P. Terry’s donated all profits—raising a record $150,000—to the Austin Disaster Relief Network’s flood campaign, with massive customer support across the state. |
Hopdoddy Burger Bar – For Texas Search & Rescue |
📅 Date: Wednesday, July 9 📍 Location: Including Round Rock 🎟️ Admission: N/A 📄 Details: Hopdoddy contributed all profits from dine-in and online orders to Texas Search & Rescue, helping teams working directly in the flood zones. |
Guy + Larry Restaurants – Groupwide Sales Donated |
📅 Date: Sunday, July 13 📍 Location: ATX Cocina, Red Ash, Waylon J’s & more 🎟️ Admission: N/A 📄 Details: Multiple restaurants under the Guy + Larry group gave 100% of July 13 sales to Kerr County Flood Relief, reinforcing hospitality's role in disaster recovery. |
ai Hospitality – Sales + Customer Rounding for Mercy Chefs |
📅 Date: Week of July 13 📍 Location: Uchi, Uchiko, Uchibā, Loro 🎟️ Admission: N/A 📄 Details: Hai Hospitality pledged a portion of all sales and allowed customers to round up checks to fund Mercy Chefs, providing hot meals to survivors and relief workers. |
Moonlight Movie Night |
📅 Date: Friday, July 18, 2025🕒 Time: 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM 📍 Location: Yonders Point, Old Settlers Park, 3103 Aten Loop, Round Rock 🎟️ Admission: Free 📄 Details: Enjoy a family-friendly outdoor movie under the stars — bring blankets or low chairs! |
📅 Date: Friday–Sunday, July 18–20, 2025 🕒 Time: All day 📍 Location: Round Rock Sports Center, Multipurpose Complex 🎟️ Admission: Varies (tournament spectators typically pay per session/day) 📄 Details: Youth sports tournament featuring basketball, flag football, and youth soccer teams competing in group play and brackets. |
📅 Date: Friday–Sunday, July 18–20, 2025 🕒 Time: All day 📍 Location: Round Rock Multipurpose Complex 🎟️ Admission: Varies 📄 Details: Youth flag football groups face off in a tournament-style event |
Live Music & Karaoke Nights at Round Rock Tavern |
📅 Dates: Fri, July 18: Bron Burbank (6:30–9:30 PM), then The Weak Knights (9 PM–midnight), DJ La D Da (from 9 PM) Sat, July 19: Dead Love Club (8–11 PM), then DJ Mike Swing (10 PM–2 AM) Sun, July 20: The Weak Knights (7–11 PM) Mon, July 21: Love Island Watch Party (8–9 PM) + Karaoke (9 PM– 1 AM) Tue, July 22: Sean Russel Live (7–11 PM) + Karaoke (9 PM–1 AM) 📍 Location: Round Rock Tavern, 204 E Main St, Round Rock 🎟️ Admission: Free 📄 Details: A mix of live bands, DJs, reality‑TV watch parties, and karaoke. Perfect for a night out any day of the week. |
Flavor of the Day 📅 Tuesday, July 15 – Mint Explosion 📅 Wednesday, July 16 – Chocolate Covered Strawberry 📅 Thursday, July 17 – Dark Chocolate PB Crunch 🍲 Also daily soups (George’s® Chili & Chili Supreme) while supplies last |
Happy Hour Specials 📅 Weekdays (Mon–Fri) 2 PM–7 PM & 10 PM–11 PM 🍺 $2.99 (10 oz) & $3.99 (22 oz) draft beer 🥪 $2 mini beef tacos, $2 off liquor/wine, snacks ranging from $3–$7 ⏱️ Sunday–Thursday 10 PM–close – $8 flatbreads |
Trents Bar Weekly Specials 📅 Tuesday, July 15 – Live music: John Prather 🕓 Tue & Wed Happy Hour 3 PM–6 PM – 50% off cocktails, beer & wine 🥪 Thursday, July 17 4–6 PM – Burger + fries + draft or house wine for $17 📅 Tuesday, July 22 – Live music: Julia Rose |
🍣 Midori Sushi (on Research Blvd near Round Rock/Austin border) |
20% off Entire Menu 📅 Valid now through August 15, 2025 (so includes July 15–22) 🍣 Applies to dine‑in or carry‑out (excludes alcohol/happy hour deals) |
🌮 La Margarita (I‑35 Frontage Rd) |
$5 Off $20 Lunch Special 📅 Mon–Fri 11 AM–3 PM, through August 15, 2025 💵 Spend $20 (food only) and save $5 |
Joke Of The Day |
Why did the Round Rock bakery hire a mathematician? To help with all the pi they have to calculate for their delicious pies! |
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Playmaker Recruiting, a startup based in Round Rock, won a $10,000 pitch prize at the Round Rock Startup Day 2025 competition. The event showcased innovative local businesses and entrepreneurs, with Playmaker Recruiting receiving recognition for their innovative approach to recruiting. The company stood out for their unique platform that helps businesses find and hire top talent more efficiently. The prize money will help Playmaker Recruiting grow and expand their business further. Overall, the event was a success in highlighting the thriving entrepreneurial community in Round Rock. |
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Trivia Question❓What type of animal is a hognose? Answer at the bottom of the newsletter |
Central Texas SPCA |
Check back regularly to learn more about urgent volunteer needs, shelter happenings, and event updates. If you are looking for adoptable animal updates please visit our Adopt a Cat or Adopt a Dog Pages. Feel free to comment or contact us for questions about any of our news updates. |
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Lost & Found Summary (Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter) |
If you’ve lost a pet or found a stray in Williamson County, the Regional Animal Shelter encourages immediate action. Owners should search the shelter’s Lost Pets Gallery, visit the shelter in person, and post on platforms like Petco Love Lost, Nextdoor, and Facebook community pages. If you've found a pet, you’re encouraged to file a found report, check for a microchip at any local vet, and hold the pet if possible while searching for its owner. The shelter also lists tips on making signs and leveraging social media for faster reunions. Reclaim fees may apply for pets brought into the shelter. |
💡 Answer to Trivia Question: A hognose snake. |
Why Go Off the Beaten Path? | ||
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Unearthed (Crystal & Fossil Boutique) |
📅 Date: Daily |
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Highlighting Taylor Texas |
📍 Location: 410 W 7th St, Taylor |
📍 Location: 206 W 2nd St, Taylor |
📍 Location: Downtown Taylor & Vintique Mall |
🏛️ Moody Museum |
📍 Location: 114 W 9th St, Taylor |