🏡 Why families are flocking to Round Rock (hint: it’s more than the schools)

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Hard to believe most schools in the area head back next week. Summer always seems to fly by, but this year felt especially fast. Still, we made the most of it. Lazy mornings, pool days, playdates, and more little adventures around town than I can count. And with just a few days left, we’re still squeezing in what we can.

There are plenty of back-to-school events coming up, and we’ll be sure to hit a few. If your kiddos are heading back too, I hope you get a few more summer memories in before the school routine kicks in. Maybe we’ll see you out there!

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The Gist: Round Rock and Georgetown were just ranked among the safest suburbs in America for 2025, according to SmartAsset. Georgetown came in at No. 71, Round Rock at No. 111. Cedar Park (No. 55) and Taylor (No. 103) also made the list, putting a spotlight on Central Texas as one of the safest areas in the country.

Why It Matters: These rankings show why so many families are moving here. Safe neighborhoods, solid schools, and a strong sense of community make this region a great place to raise kids and put down roots.

Read more here.

Love birds and nature? Travis Audubon in Austin has year-round ways to get involved, whether you're into fieldwork, education, or events.

🗓 Help care for local sanctuaries during habitat work days
📊 Join bird surveys and support community science
🧑‍🏫 Give talks at schools and libraries through the Speakers Bureau
🖋 Write for the Bird of the Week blog or answer bird questions online
🧒 Support youth programs (background check required for kid-facing roles)

✅ Youth volunteers welcome with parent/guardian consent

For more details or to sign up, visit Travis Audubon.

Downtown Round Rock just got a serious glow-up. Purely Provisions is a cozy, all-day café where the coffee is rich, the food’s made with care (think: tallow, not seed oils), and the vibe is effortlessly cool.

Whether you're posted up with a laptop, chasing toddlers around the yard games, or easing into a cocktail after dark, this spot flexes with your day. Bonus: it’s open late and proudly local.

More details here.

Burger Snobs is turning heads in downtown Hutto with bold flavors and serious smashburger swagger. This little trailer keeps it simple. No fries, no fluff. Just juicy, handcrafted burgers that hit hard.

The smoked brisket burger is already a local legend. Feeling wild? Go for the donut burger, it nails the sweet-and-savory combo. Owner Rhamad runs the show with heart, and it shows. Come hungry, leave converted.

More details here.

Thanks for reading. See you next week!

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