Original Picasso artwork is right here in Round Rock!

Hey, neighbors!

I wanted to share a little reminder about something we've been working hard on behind the scenes: WilCo Guide!

We introduced it a little while back, but in case you missed it, it's our website dedicated to helping you discover local businesses, find fun things to do and stay connected to everything happening around Williamson County.

Here's what you'll find:

📍 Local business directory: Discover restaurants, shops and services throughout Williamson County.

🎉 Events calendar: Find festivals, family activities, live music and other fun things happening nearby.

💼 Local job board: Explore job opportunities right here in our community.

📰 Local news & guides: Catch up on local happenings, explore our recommendations and find helpful guides to the best of WilCo.

And if you're a local business owner, we'd especially love to hear from you!

You can claim your business listing or add your business for free, plus participate in a free business owner interview to share your story with our readers in your own words. You can also submit local events and job openings!

If you're interested in getting your business in front of more local customers, we have advertising opportunities available, too. Just reply to this email, and I'd be happy to share more information!

We're excited to keep growing WilCo Guide into something useful for our neighbors, and we'd love for you to be part of it. Thanks for supporting what we do and helping us celebrate this community we love!

🎨 Original Picasso artwork is right here in town

You don't have to travel to a big-city museum to see artwork by Pablo Picasso! The City Arts Center in downtown Round Rock just opened Dialogues with Picasso, featuring 23 original works by the world-famous artist on loan from a museum in his hometown of Málaga, Spain.

The exhibit also features artwork from other artists, including Austin's Nick Ramos, and it's completely free to visit! You can check it out through March 21, 2027. The gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday, with extended hours on Wednesdays, but will be closed November 11 for Veterans Day.

❤️ Round Rock honors veterans tomorrow

Round Rock is inviting the community to celebrate Veterans Day tomorrow, November 11, at Old Settlers Park! The free celebration runs from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and includes a special ceremony honoring those who have served, patriotic music and performances by the Stony Point High School Chamber Choir and NJROTC.

This year's keynote speaker is retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Olga Custodio, who later became a commercial airline captain. There will also be live entertainment and a meal provided by Juicy Lucee's ATX and VFW Post 9078. Everyone is welcome, and no registration is needed!

🏆 Round Rock's favorites are in!

The votes are in, and Round Rock has spoken! The 2026 Best of Round Rock Awards are out, with more than 21,000 locals casting over 61,000 votes across 197 categories to recognize their favorite businesses, restaurants and places around town.

Some of this year's winners include Round Rock Donuts for Best Bakery, Buddy's Burger for Best Burger, Cafe Java for Best Breakfast and Sangam Chettinad Indian Cuisine for Best Overall Restaurant. Play for All Abilities Park took home Best Playground, while Light Up the Lake won Best Holiday Event.

Did your favorites make the list? Check out all the winners and maybe discover a few new places to try!

🍜 Fresh noodles, made by hand!

3309 TX-29, Georgetown, TX 78628

If you're a fan of noodles and dumplings, you'll want to know about Stretch the Noodle in Georgetown! They're known for their hand-stretched noodles, including Chao Mian, but the menu also has plenty of other tasty options like pan-fried pork dumplings and fried rice.

It's a great one to keep in mind next time you're in the mood for something different! Just note that they're closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

👕 A new home for outgrown clothes

1601 S. I-35, Suite 325, Round Rock, TX 78664

Got a pile of kids' clothes they've already outgrown? Good news! Once Upon A Child officially opened in Round Rock on November 5, giving local families a new place to shop for gently used kids' clothes, shoes, toys and baby gear.

You can also bring in items your kids no longer need and get paid cash for them! They buy items for all seasons, and you don't need an appointment to stop by. A great excuse to clean out those closets!