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Table of Contents

Family

Cutest kids cover contest.....................................................................6 Fun family Outings...................................................................................8 Guide to Summer Camps..................................................................12 Mom’s Club.................................................................................................16 Kids eat free................................................................................................18

Dining

Round Rock’s Ultimate breakfast guide....................................20

Business

Just opened / Coming soon............................................................24 RR Notes & News.....................................................................................25

Education

RRISD School Scoop.............................................................................26 What’s New in the World of Higher Education? ................28

Health & Wellness

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Happy Spring Round Rock Living Magazine readers.

The weather has been absolutely amazing and there is so much to see and do in and around our fair city. Plus after a long awaited return our publication is back and better than ever.

We are so excited about this new opportunity to showcase all the good and wonderful things that can be found in the Round Rock area.

We plan to use our pages to shine a light on the beautiful and talented people who make up Round Rock, and look forward to showing you how to get the most out of living, working and playing in Round Rock.

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Your home town guide to having great family fun in and around Round Rock

outings Zoos Austin Zoo

10807 Rawhide Trail, Austin, TX 78709 The Austin Zoo and Animal Sanctuary has over 300 animals representing over 100 different species. This zoo is one of the few to have Barbary lions that scientists believe have been extinct in the wild since 1942.

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Gardens Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TX 78739 The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is a 279-acre public garden, founded in 1982, to preserve and celebrate the native flowers, plants and landscape of the Southwest. This award-winning center features miles of walking trails, a cafe, and gift shop.

Zilker Botanical Garden

2220 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX 78746 Spanning a total of 31 acres in total, the Zilker Botanical Garden is a botanical garden filled with unique and picturesque flowers and other vegetation. The garden is also a popular location for events like weddings and receptions.

National & State Parks Play For All Abilities Park

151 N Aw Grimes Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78664 The unique community mission-driven Play For All Abilities Park boasts amenities for all children of differing abilities. Sensory play areas, wheelchair accessible swings, play village with buildings, and shaded playground equipment .

Old Settlers Park

Parks Champion Park

3830 Brushy Creek Road, Cedar Park, TX 78613 Situated nearby Brushy Creek, Champion Park can be used for recreational activities including fishing, picnicking and walking.

The park has a dinosaur bone climbing area, a small water park, grills, tables and open grass fields.

Elizabeth Milburn Park

1901 Sun Chase Blvd, Cedar Park, TX 78613 Spanning 42 acres, Elizabeth Milburn Park offers various sporting areas including basketball, soccer, tennis, volleyball, a BMX track, and rock climbing wall. Nature trails, a playground, and picnic areas are also available.

Harrell Parkway, Round Rock, TX 78665 With over 645 acres of recreation space, Old Settlers Park has space for disc golf, cricket, baseball, softball, and soccer. Two pavilions are available for rent with areas to barbecue and play a game of horseshoes.

Memorial Park

600 Lee St, Round Rock, TX 78681 Memorial Park is a centrally located historic community park in Round Rock. The park offers waterside picnic areas that are shaded by large oaks, a playground, concession stand and a softball and kickball field.

McKinney Falls State Park

5808 McKinney Falls Parkway, Austin, TX 78744 With 726-acres of land acquired from private donation, McKinney Falls State Park, opened to the public in 1976. Visitors enjoy the abundant camping, hiking, fishing, and swimming, among the cypress trees and wildlife.

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Playgrounds Texas Jumping Beans

16708 Picadilly Ct, Round Rock, TX 78664 Texas Jumping Beans is an indoor amusement area and party place that features a variety of inflatables and other activities. The facility hosts parties, and will cater off-site parties with bounce houses and other amusements.

San Gabriel Park, Creative Playscape

1003 N Austin Avenue, Georgetown, TX 78626 Now in phase 2, the San Gabriel Park - Creative Playscape was designed to provide an engaging and entertaining play area for kids with all different levels of physical and cognitive ability.

Safari Champ, Children’s Play Area

1400 E Old Settlers Blvd, Ste 200, Round Rock, TX 78665 Safari Champ is an indoor play and learning center that offers a developmentally appropriate learning environment for children. They are open 7 days a week and offer a range of amenities including slides, tunnels, zip line and a toddler area.

JumpStreet, Trampoline Parks

12617 Ridgeline Blvd, Cedar Park, TX 78613 Guests to JumpStreet are able to enjoy their large indoor trampoline complex that features a large trampoline court area, trampoline dodgeball court, and a foam pit. The amusement center also has an arcade, maze, and mechanical bull.

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Swimming Pools Barton Springs Pool

2201 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704 Fed from underground springs and measuring almost 3-acres in size, Barton Springs Pool, has been attracting swimmers to its natural water for decades. Now listed as a federally protected habitat, the pool is open for year round swimming.

Veteran’s Memorial Pool

2525 New Hope Drive, Cedar Park, TX 78613 At Veteran’s Memorial Pool, visitors can enjoy an 8,500 aquatics facility with zero entry pools, a kid’s area, and a lap pool. The facility has a water playground with fountains and a large water bucket.

Water Parks Hawaiian Falls Pflugerville

18500 N SH 130 SVRD SB, Pflugerville, TX 78660 As a water adventure park, Hawaiian Falls Pflugerville offers visitors a lazy river, rock walls, zip lines, and more. The tallest structure is Sky Pfall, a free falling attraction that is six stories high.

Rock’n River Family Aquatic Center

3300 E Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78664 The Rock’n River Family Aquatic Center is a 40,481 square foot park. Various water attractions are available, including crazy water slides, a lazy river, and a water playground for younger children.

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Hiking Trails Town Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail

Landmarks Hamilton Pool Preserve

24300 Hamilton Pool Road, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 Designated as a preserve by the Travis County Commissioner’s Court in 1990, the Hamilton Pool Preserve is a historic swimming hole. From October through April, guided tours are conducted on the weekends which involves a mile long hike through the area

Mount Bonnell

3800 Mt Bonnell Dr, Austin, TX Outdoor lovers have been visiting Mount Bonnell since the 1850’s, for hiking, viewing the natural beauty of the area and picnicking. Sitting 800 feet over the city of Austin, hike the 100 steps to the top for a breath-taking view.

Lady Bird Lake, Austin, TX 78701 Featuring 10 miles of manicured trails, Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail winds through the lush greenery surrounding the lake. The ideal way to spend an afternoon, walking, jogging or biking, and be sure to visit the Stevie Ray Vaughn memorial.

Paintball Georgetown Paintball

1001 Bonnet Ln, Georgetown, TX 78633 With six different adventures in a variety of different terrain, each visit to Georgetown Paintball is different.

Parties, events, and impromptu matches are each equipped with a referee for safe, fair, and clean fun.

Outlaw Paintball

824 Grand Ave Parkway, Pflugerville, TX 78660 Open play and equipment rentals are among the amenities that bring individuals to the Outlaw Paintball park.

Private field rentals are available for those wishing to host a birthday party or group outing at the facility.

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Austin Nature & Science Center https://austintexas.gov/department/austin-nature-and-science-

center Phone : 512- 974-3888 Age Range: 4 & up Locations: Vary

Young nature enthusiasts explore the outdoor world. Each week includes hiking, games, experiments, crafts, a planetarium visit, and science programs. Upon registration for camp, a confirmation letter will be emailed to you.

The Thinkery/Austin Children’s Museum Phone: 512-469-6200 http://thinkeryaustin.org Age Range: Pre-K through 5th grade Starts: June 6, 2016 Ends: August 15, 2016

Program a robot, solve a design challenge or make a messy masterpiece at the Thinkery, the new Austin Children’s Museum.

Choose from a variety of innovative, collaborative camps that explore science, technology, engineering, art, math and more.

Available during spring break and the summer. Learn more at thinkeryaustin.org/camps.

Summer Spark Phone: 512-593-5393 http://www.summerspark.com Age Range: 1st – 6th grade

At Summer Spark day camps, located at Zilker Elementary in south central Austin, your children come alive as they engage in weekly creative problem solving challenges. With packed schedules, powerful media everywhere, and performance pressure on schools, we believe that a fundamental component of a strong foundation is missing in the lives of many children today. The ability to tackle a problem with no set solution - to think creatively and flexibly, to struggle, fail, and try again, to test, revise and reiterate. At Summer Spark, we strive to fill this gap. We are all about physical experiments, purposeful tinkering, messy construction. Creativity Unplugged.

Camp Indigo City: Austin http://www.amalafoundation.org/youth-programs/camp-indigo/ Start Date: June 13, 2016 End Date: July 18, 2016 Place: Whole Life Learning Center & Eden Park Academy

A week-long camp that promotes increased confidence, communication and respect for the self and others. Activities include music-making and gardening.

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Texas State Aquatics Sciences Adventures Camp City: San Marcos Ages: 9-15 http://www.eardc.txstate.edu/camp.html

Aquatic Sciences Adventures Camp is offered in two formats.

Eight, week-long resident camps and two,2-day non-resident camps are offered. All activities are supervised by faculty and staff members of Texas State University-San Marcos and by certified teachers.

Enrollment is limited to 26 students per session, on a first-come firstserved basis.

Moolah U Camp City: Austin http://www.moolahu.com/camps/ Start Date: Jun 9, 2014 End Date: Aug 22, 2014 Place: Locations vary.

Age Range: 7-16 years old

Children create their own businesses and learn how money works.

Held at 11 locations with a built-in flow of customers.

Extended care hours available.

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Life Ki-Do Karate Camps WESTLAKE - Life Ki-do Academy at 3636 Bee Caves Rd #212 LAKEWAY - Life Ki-do Academy at 1200 Lakeway Dr #5 Phone: 512) 327-2900 https://lifekido.com/karate-camp/ Age Range: 5 - 11 Price: $175-$199 Fun, Focus, Confidence! Have fun while learning to be your best at Life Ki-do Karate Camp! All levels welcome. Karate Camp AustinMartial Arts Drills & Games Ninja Obstacle Course Padded Nunchakus & Swords Friendship & Team Building Skills Life Ki-do Voted Best Afterschool Activity! Austin Chronicle Reader’s Poll

Girlstart City: Austin Phone: 512-916-4775 ext. 21 http://www.girlstart.org/our-programs/summer-camp Dates: Not Yet Released Age Range: Entering the 4th-8th grades City: Austin

Week-long STEM (science, technology, engineering & math) programs for girls. Split into Junior (entering 4th-5th) or Regular (entering 6th-8th) camps.

TENNIS ANYONE? We’re courting new members. In the past, we have been known for our exemplary private golf club experience, but we’re about to be known for much more. With the additions of indoor and outdoor courts, as well as a family friendly pool, our facilities will have something fun for the whole family.

Introducing and opening in early 2013, the Edgar O. and Melanie A. Weller Tennis Center featuring the Whaling /Snyder Indoor Courts. Our new facilities will feature a limited number of both local and regional memberships.

For more information on how you can join The UT Golf Club, contact us at membership@utgolfclub.com or call 512-266-6464.

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The Round Rock Library engages children with learning through free formal and informal enrichment experiences.

There are regular programs, but be sure to check the calendars for additional special events. http://www.roundrocktexas.gov/departments/library/

Events for age’s birth – preschool • Babytime (ages 0 to 18 months) • Toddlertime (ages 18 months-3 years) • Preschool Storytime (ages 3-6 years) • Bilingual Preschool Storytime in Spanish, Chinese, and ASL (ages 3-6) • Family Storytime (all ages) • Sensory Storytime (ages 0 – 7) • The Summer Reading Program (all ages)

Events for grades K – 6 • Rockin’ Kids Club (grades K – 5) Enjoy Lego free build, Science Club and Gaming club • Bow Wow (for beginning readers) • Tween Programs (ages 8 – 12) • The Summer Reading Program Ms Virginia provides Spanish bilingual programs on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.

Other Tuesdays feature Chinese bilingual Storytime and a Signing Storytime.

Visit our Teen page for events and services for ages 12-18. http://www.roundrocktexas.gov/departments/library/teens/

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Kids Eat Free Every Day

The Salt Lick Bar-B-Que

Phone: 512-386-1044 3350 E. Palm Valley Boulevard, Round Rock, Texas 78665 Kids Meal Special(s) Available on: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday The Salt Lick Bar-B-Que Every day: kids age 3 & under eat FREE with adult meal purchase!

Weekend

The Blind Squirrel Sandwiches

Phone: 512-BIG-NUTT 1105 S. Mays Street, Round Rock, Texas 78664

The Blind Squirrel SandwichesWEEKENDS 11.30AM-3PM: one FREE kid’s meal with every

adult sandwich purchase!

Steak ‘n Shake

Phone: 512-524-6010 281 University Oaks Boulevard, Round Rock, Texas 78664 Steak ‘n ShakeKids: Eat Free all weekend - One free kid’s plate for every $8 spent. Dine-In only.

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Tuesday & Saturday

Denny’s

Phone: 512-238-7705 2700 N. I-h 35, Round Rock, Texas 78681 Denny’s KIDS EAT FREE* 4PM-10PM at participating restaurants Kids eat free on select nights from 4pm to 10pm. Our kids’ menu offers healthy options that are sure to please both kids and parents. *For kids 10 and under. Get up to two free kid’s entrées from the kids’ menu per adult entrée purchase of $2.50 or more.

Selection and prices may vary.

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Happy Dragon Chinese Bistro

Phone: 512-828-3321 661 Louis Henna Boulevard, Round Rock, Texas 78664

Buffalo Wings and Rings

Phone: 512-310-9464 2051 Gattis School Road, Round Rock, Texas 78664 Buffalo Wings and Rings Monday: one FREE kid’s meal per adult meal purchase!

Gatti Land

adult meal purchase! Dine-in only.

Phone: 512-255-6699 1112 N. I-35, Round Rock, Texas 78681 Gatti Land Mondays: One free kid’s buffet with the purchase of one adult buffet at regular price (ages 14 & under)!

Logan’s Roadhouse

Westside Alehouse

Happy Dragon Chinese Bistro Monday & Tuesday after 4.30PM: kids eat FREE with

Phone: 512-341-3860

2702 Parker Road, Round Rock, Texas 78681 Logan’s Roadhouse Mondays & Tuesdays: kids’ meals are discounted to $2.99.

Phone: 512-238-8438 1500 IH-35 North, Round Rock, Texas 78681 Westside Alehouse Monday night: kids eat FREE with adult meal purchase!

Tuesday

Applebee’s

Phone: 512-388-7353 2700 Parker Road, Round Rock, Texas 78681 Applebee’s Tuesday: one FREE kid’s meal per adult entree purchase!

Campo Azul Bar & Mexican Grill

Phone: 512-246-1338 301 W. Palm Valley Boulevard, Round Rock, Texas 78664 Campo Azul Bar & Mexican Grill Tuesday: one FREE kid’s meal per adult meal purchase!

Crawfish Shack & Oyster Bar

Phone: 512-252-7556 2013 Wells Branch Parkway, Austin, Texas 78728 Crawfish Shack & Oyster Bar Tuesday: kids under 10 eat FREE with adult meal purchase!

Firehouse Subs

Phone: 512-310-0300 3151 S Interstate 35, Round Rock, Texas 78665 Firehouse Subs Tuesday 4-9PM: one FREE kid’s meal per adult meal purchase!

La Margarita

Phone: 512-388-1103 1530 N. IH-35, Round Rock, Texas 78681 La Margarita Tuesday: kids eat FREE with adult meal purchase!

Kerbey Lane Cafe

Phone: 512-879-2827 2120 N. Mays Street, Round Rock, Texas 78664 Kerbey Lane Cafe All day Tuesdays: one kid eats FREE for each adult meal purchased!

Pluckers Wing Bar

Phone: 512-671-9464 300 Mays Crossing, Round Rock, Texas 78664 Pluckers Wing Bar Tuesday: KIDS 10 & UNDER EAT FREE! Bring out the little plucks and still take it easy on the pocketbook.

Receive two free kids meals with the purchase of every one adult meal!

Sirloin Stockade

Phone: 512-218-8600 1723 North I-35, Round Rock, Texas 78664 Sirloin StockadeTuesday: TWO kids eat FREE per adult meal purchase!

Craig O’s Pizza & Pastaria

Phone: 512-671-9900 603 Louis Henna Boulevard, Round Rock, Texas 78664 Craig O’s Pizza & Pastaria Tuesday after 5PM: one FREE kid’s pizza slice or spaghetti per adult meal purchase of $10!

Dine-in only.

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Highlighting some of the best breakfast spots around town

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café Cafe Java, Round Rock 4.1

votes 2051 Gattis School Road, Round Rock, TX 78664 428 CUISINES: Cafe COST FOR TWO: $25 HOURS: 7 AM to 9 PM (Mon-Fri), 7 AM to 3 PM (Sat), 8 AM to...

620 Cafe & Bakery, Round Rock 3.2

votes 910 Round Rock Avenue, Round Rock, TX 78681 225 CUISINES: American, Cafe COST FOR TWO: $30 HOURS: 6:30 AM to 3 PM (Mon-Sat), 7 AM to 3 PM (Sun)

La Madeleine, Round Rock 3.6

votes 4401 IH 35 N, Suite 2002, Round Rock, TX 78664 121 CUISINES: French, Cafe COST FOR TWO: $30 HOURS: 8 AM to 9 PM (Mon-Thu, Sun), 8 AM to 10 PM (Fri-Sat)

Star Coffee, Round Rock 3.4

votes 201E Main Street, Round Rock, TX 78664 66 CUISINES: Cafe COST FOR TWO: $30 HOURS: 6:30 AM to 10 PM (Mon-Fri), 7 AM to 10 PM (Sat), 8...

Lamppost Coffee, Round Rock

1205 Round Rock Avenue, Suite 129, Round Rock, TX 78681 CUISINES: Cafe COST FOR TWO: $25 HOURS: 5 AM to 10 PM (Mon-Fri), 6 AM to 11 PM (Sat), 7 AM...

bakery Round Rock Donuts, Round Rock

106 W Liberty Avenue, Round Rock, TX 78664 CUISINES: Donuts, Cafe COST FOR TWO: $20 HOURS: 5 AM to 4 PM (Mon-Fri), 5 AM to 3 PM (Sat), 6 AM to...

Cuba Bakery Mesa Ridge Center, Round Rock 3.5

1200 E Palm Valley Boulevard, Suite 1206, Round Rock, TX 78664 CUISINES: Cuban votes COST FOR TWO: $20 43 HOURS: 8 AM to 7 PM (Mon-Sat), 9 AM to 5 PM (Sun)

Sarena’s Breakfast & Donut Shop, Round Rock Plaza, Round Rock 4.0

1732 N Mays Street, Suite A, Round Rock, TX 78664 CUISINES: Donuts, Cafe COST FOR TWO: $15 HOURS: 5 AM to 1 PM (Mon-Fri), 6 AM to 1 PM (Sat-Sun)

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fast food Steak ‘n Shake, Round Rock 3.1

281 University Boulevard, Round Rock, TX 78664 CUISINES: Fast Food COST FOR TWO: $40 HOURS: 7 AM to 12 Midnight

Taco Bueno, Round Rock 3.1 votes

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1700 E Palm Valley Boulevard, Suite 850, Round Rock, TX 78664 CUISINES: Fast Food, Tex-Mex votes COST FOR TWO: $15 69 HOURS: 6 AM to 12 Noon (Mon-Sun)

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casual dining La Tapatia, Round Rock 3.9

The Egg & I, Round Rock 2.9

votes 2132 N Mays Street, Suite 880, Round Rock, TX 78664 125 CUISINES: Tex-Mex, Mexican COST FOR TWO: $35 HOURS: 6 AM to 10:30 PM (Mon-Thu, Sun), 6 AM to 11 PM...

Mimi’s Cafe, Round Rock 3.3

votes 2701 Parker Road, Suite 300, Round Rock, TX 78681 19 CUISINES: American COST FOR TWO: $30 HOURS: 6 AM to 2 PM (Mon-Fri), 7 AM to 2:30 PM (Sat-Sun)

Smokey Mo’s Bar-B-Q Renaissance Square, Round Rock 3.5

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4151 IH 35 N, Round Rock, TX 78664 144 CUISINES: French, Cafe COST FOR TWO: $60 HOURS: 7 AM to 9 PM (Mon-Thu, Sun), 7 AM to 10 PM (Fri-Sat)

La Margarita, Round Rock 3.4

votes 1601 IH 35 S, Round Rock, TX 78664 130 CUISINES: BBQ COST FOR TWO: $25 HOURS: 7 AM to 9 PM (Mon-Sat), 8 AM to 8 PM (Sun)

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Cracker Barrel, Round Rock 3.3

1530 IH 35 N, Round Rock, TX 78681 299 CUISINES: Tex-Mex, Mexican COST FOR TWO: $40 HOURS: 8 AM to 10 PM (Mon-Thu, Sun), 8 AM to 11 PM (Fri-Sat)

Little Red Wagon, Round Rock 3.5

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Rio Grande, Round Rock 3.6

1207 E Palm Valley Boulevard, Round Rock, TX 78664 180 CUISINES: Burger, American COST FOR TWO: $30 HOURS: 6:30 AM to 9 PM (Mon-Thu, Sun), 6:30 AM to 10 PM...

Corner Bakery Cafe, Round Rock 3.0

votes 1720 N Mays Street, Round Rock, TX 78664 131 CUISINES: Tex-Mex, Mexican COST FOR TWO: $50 HOURS: 9 AM to 9 PM (Mon-Tue), 9 AM to 9:30 PM (Wed-Thu), 9...

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110 IH 35 N, Suite 180, Round Rock, TX 78681 27 CUISINES: Cafe COST FOR TWO: $30 HOURS: 7 AM to 9 PM (Mon-Fri), 8 AM to 9 PM (Sat), 8 AM to...

Casa Garcias, Round Rock 3.4

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Kerbey Lane Cafe, Round Rock 2.5

2120 N Mays Street, Round Rock, TX 78664 CUISINES: Diner, Tex-Mex, American COST FOR TWO: $35 HOURS: 24 Hours

Taqueria Arandinas, Round Rock 3.6

1205 Round Rock Avenue, Round Rock, TX 78681 CUISINES: Tex-Mex, Mexican, Taco COST FOR TWO: $30 HOURS: 7 AM to 12 Midnight

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Torchy’s Tacos, Round Rock 3.5

Tio Dan Puffy Tacos, Round Rock 3.8

2150 E Palm Valley Boulevard, Suite 100, Round Rock, TX 78664 CUISINES: Tex-Mex, Mexican, Taco COST FOR TWO: $25 HOURS: 7 AM to 10 PM (Mon-Thu), 7 AM to 11 PM (Fri), 8 AM...

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1901 IH 35 N, Round Rock, TX 78664 49 CUISINES: Tex-Mex, Mexican COST FOR TWO: $40 HOURS: 7:30 AM to 9 PM (Mon-Thu), 7:30 AM to 10 PM (Fri)...

Juarez Restaurant & Bakery, Round Rock 4.0 1701 S Mays Street, Round Rock, TX 78664 CUISINES: Mexican COST FOR TWO: $30 HOURS: 7 AM to 8 PM (Mon-Sat), 7 AM to 3 PM (Sun)

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2350 IH 35 N, Round Rock, TX 78681 104 CUISINES: Southern, American COST FOR TWO: $35 HOURS: 6:30 AM to 10 PM (Mon-Thu, Sun), 6 AM to 11 PM...

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409 Round Rock Avenue, Round Rock, TX 78664 121 CUISINES: Mexican, Taco COST FOR TWO: $25 HOURS: 5 AM to 9 PM (Mon-Sat), 8 AM to 2:30 PM (Sun)

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Address: 603 Louis Henna Blvd, Round Rock, TX Phone: (512) 828-5783 Menu: grillitinc.com

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Mambo House

Cuban sandwiches & other classic fare served in a vibrant space with occasional live jazz & salsa.

Address: 206 N Mays St, Round Rock, TX 78664 Phone:(512) 645-0002

Maison Cuit

American Restaurant

French Patisserie, Coffee, Tea, Cupcakes, Scones, Birthday Cakes, Wedding Cakes, Local Gourmet Coffee, Proper Tea Service by RSVP. Address: 10 Chisholm Trail Phone: (512)218-3946

Address: 121 E Main St Phone: (512) 992-2335

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Svante’s

Family-owned food truck supplying burgers made from grass-fed beef & stuffed with gourmet toppings.

Address: 201 E Main St #102 Phone: (512) 906-1934

Mellow Mushrooms

Funky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.

Address: 2426 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705

Address: 105 E Old Settlers Blvd Phone:(512) 248-8550

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Virtual Shooting and Archery Located in: Renaissance Square Address: 1601 S Interstate 35 #300 Phone:(512) 244-7233

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Address: 4251 Interstate 35 Frontage Rd Phone:(512) 843-4271

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Modern American fare with Southwestern twists accompanied by extensive wine, beer & spirits list Address: 2800 N-IH 35, Ste 200; Round Rock, TX 78681; 512.693.2393

The Main Office Bookkeeping Service Address: 302 W Main St #201 Phone: (512) 599-1511

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Hanovers 2 16912 N. I-35, Round Rock www.hanovers2.com

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Address: 2930, 1719 N Interstate Hwy 35, Round Rock, TX 78664 Phone: (512) 244-2301

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New Seafood Restaurant from Owner’s of Jack Allen’s Kitchen Coming to Round Rock Jack Gilmore and Tom Kamm, the owners of Jack Allen’s Kitchen will open Salt Traders near Old Settlers Boulevard and I-35 in Round Rock this summer. Included on the menu – fish plates, raw oysters and shrimp.

Officials Break Ground on New Round Rock Cancer Center Baylor Scott & White is building a 100,000-square-foot cancer center to meet demands for local health care.

The four-story cancer care facility will be located at the Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Round Rock.

News

Christian Brothers Automotive Round Rock We are excited to announce our AAA Approval Certification, which is awarded to auto repair facilities that meet stringent requirements in customer service, facility appearance, staff qualifications, equipment, and scope of service and repairs. Our mission is simple: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” We’re happy to take you where you need to go in our courtesy shuttle, or feel free to sit in our very comfortable lobby, enjoying a beverage, and free WiFi while you wait. Visit our website here.

Round Rock’s Rock’N River Water Park Set to Open in May Rock’N River Park began renovations in May 2015 and according to park officials they are expected to be complete by early May 2016. A grand re-opening is schedule for Memorial Day weekend. The original Rock’N River opened in 2007 and could accommodate about 6,000 people. After the expansion, the capacity will increase to 16,000, Atkins said in July 2015.

Austin Regional Clinic Fight the Flu at ARC Round Rock and ARC Summit! Flu season is late – but it’s here! Flu has been increasing in central Texas, but if you have flu symptoms, ARC can help. Physicians can prescribe medications to help lessen the severity of your symptoms if you come in within 48 hours. Call ARC Round Rock at 512244-9024 or ARC Summit at 512-2445100 or visit our website here.

Reavis Rehab & Wellness Center, Inc. NEW LOCATION! We have relocated to the Mays Crossing Shopping Center next to Big Lots and behind Allen’s Boots! We are very excited to be in our new office.

Come check out our new space! Our address is 1201 S. IH-35, Ste. 105, Round Rock, 78664. Visit our website here.

United Way of Williamson County Free, accurate, and confidential tax help provided for senior citizens and households earning $54,000 or less annually. IRS-certified tax preparers are producing tax help at nine different Williamson County locations. No appointment needed. Click here for details on times and locations.

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Pre­-register ONLINE! https://roundrockisd.org/parents/registration/ After completing online enrollment, visit your neighborhood Round Rock ISD elementary school to conclude registration.

Every RRISD student gets the latest version of Office for FREE https://roundrockisd.org/getoffice365/ We are excited to announce a new opportunity for our Round Rock ISD families to access Microsoft Office products – including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more – free of charge for their home computers, tablets, and mobile devices.

Microsoft Office 365 allows Round Rock ISD students to have everything they need to create, edit, and share documents using Office 365. Accessing this offer only requires an active Round Rock ISD email address, making it an easy way to get Office products at home.

Use your Round Rock ISD email address to bring Office products to your home computer and tablet today.

Register begins with one click!

New Mobile App Round Rock ISD has partnered with eSchoolPLUS to release a new mobile app, eSchoolPLUS Family. The app allows parents and students who are registered with the Round Rock ISD home access center to stay connected using a smartphone.

The eSchoolPLUS Family mobile app offers the convenience of immediate access to a student’s class work, schedule, grades and attendance from anywhere a smartphone or tablet can attain mobile service.

The eSchoolPLUS Family mobile app is a free application available for Apple devices, Android, and Kindle Fire and Fire Phones and uses the same login and password as Home Access Center.

The application can be downloaded from iTunes, Google Play or the Amazon app store.

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If you’re a parent or grandparent of a college student or soon-to-be college student, you might be interested to learn what’s new in the world of higher education.

Higher college costs Total average costs for the 2015/2016 school year increased about 3% from the previous year: $24,061 for public colleges (in-state), $38,855 for public colleges (out-of-state), and $47,831 for private colleges. Total average costs include direct billed costs for tuition, fees, room, and board; and indirect costs for books, transportation, and personal expenses. Together, these items are officially referred to as the “total cost of attendance.” Note that the cost figure for private colleges cited by the College Board is an average; many private colleges cost substantially more--over $60,000 per year.

Higher student debt Seven in 10 college seniors who graduated in 2014 (the most recent year for which figures are available) had student loan debt, and the average amount was $28,950 per borrower.2 It›s likely this amount will be higher for the classes of 2015 and 2016. Student loan debt is the only type of consumer debt that has grown since the peak of consumer debt in 2008; balances have eclipsed both auto loans and credit cards, making student loan debt the largest category of consumer debt after mortgages. As of September 2015, total outstanding student loan debt was over $1.2 trillion.

Reduced asset protection allowance Behind the scenes, a stealth change in the federal government’s formula for determining financial aid eligibility has been quietly (and negatively) impacting families everywhere. You may not have heard of the asset protection allowance before. But this figure, which allows parents to shield a certain amount of their nonretirement assets from the federal aid formula, has been steadily declining for years, resulting in higher expected family contributions for families.

For the 2012/2013 year, the asset protection allowance for a 47-yearold married parent was $43,400. Today, for the 2016/2017 year, that same asset protection allowance is $18,300--a drop of $25,100. The result is a $1,415 decrease in a student’s aid eligibility ($25,100 x 5.64%, the federal contribution percentage required from parent assets).

New FAFSA timeline Beginning with the 2017/2018 school year, families will be able to file the government’s financial aid application, the FAFSA, as early as October 1, 2016, rather than having to wait until after January 1, 28

2017. The intent behind the change is to better align the financial aid and college admission timelines and to provide families with information about aid eligibility earlier in the process.

One result of the earlier timeline is that your 2015 federal income tax return will do double duty as a reference point for your child’s federal aid eligibility--it will be the basis for the FAFSA for both the 2016/2017 and 2017/2018 years.

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2015

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American Opportunity Tax Credit now permanent The American Opportunity Tax Credit was made permanent by the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015. It is a partially refundable tax credit (meaning you may be able to get some of the credit even if you don’t owe any tax) worth up to $2,500 per year for qualified tuition and related expenses paid during your child’s first four years of college. To qualify for the full credit, single filers must have a modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) of $80,000 or less, and joint filers must have a MAGI of $160,000 or less. A partial credit is available for single filers with a MAGI over $80,000 but less than $90,000, and for joint filers with a MAGI over $160,000 but less than $180,000.

New REPAYE plan for federal loans The pool of borrowers eligible for the government’s Pay As You Earn (PAYE) plan for student loans has been expanded as of December 2015. The new plan, called REPAYE (Revised Pay As You Earn), is available to all borrowers with federal Direct Loans, regardless of when the loans were obtained (the original PAYE plan is available only to borrowers who took out loans after 2007).

Under REPAYE, monthly student loan payments are capped at 10% of a borrower’s discretionary income, with any remaining debt forgiven after 20 years of on-time payments for undergraduate loans and 25 years of on-time payments for graduate loans. To learn more about REPAYE or income-driven repayment options in general, visit the federal student aid website at studentaid.gov.

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DOCTOR’S SHOWCASE Medical Experts in the Round Round Rock Community Kenneth L. Cornell, DPM, FACFAS Podiatry

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Omerine Y. Aseh, MD, Family Medicine

Education & Bio “I firmly believe in the creed ‘Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.’ I enjoy taking care of patients of all ages and gender. I especially enjoy taking care of women and children, including newborns. I have a rich surgical background and enjoy doing procedures as well. It is my joy to have the opportunity to be intricately involved in another person’s life.”

Personal Summary Dr. Aseh is originally from Cameroon in West Africa, which is a country right on the coast of the Atlantic, and immigrated to the United States at age 19. Her hobbies include baking and decorating desserts, reading inspirational fiction, and traveling. She also enjoys hosting elegant dinner events (her family calls her a “Mini-Martha Stewart”), and is learning to garden. She likes adventure, and her future goals include bungee jumping and parasailing. Dr. Aseh and her husband are the proud new parents of a baby boy.

Professional Positions and Honors Received numerous medical scholarships several honors while in undergraduate school Member, American Academy of Family Practice Member, American College of Surgeons

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“I enjoy all aspects of evaluating and treating foot and ankle pathology. I try to work with my patients to formulate treatment modalities which allow them to return to a functional and active lifestyle.”

Personal Summary Dr. Cornell enjoys spending time with his wife and two boys. His many activities include listening to music, playing acoustic guitar, traveling, fishing, golf, and he’s an “avid Texas Rangers baseball fan!”

Services Offered Foot and Ankle Surgery Orthotics Professional Positions and Honors Diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery in Foot/ Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Member, Texas Podiatric Medical Association Member, American Podiatric Medical Association

Saswati Chaudhury, MD Family Medicine Same-Day Care

“I strive to provide thorough and efficient care to my patients as much as possible within the boundaries of urgent care, so that they feel better and feel cared for.”

Personal Summary Dr. Chaudhury enjoys spending time with her family, and in activities that include reading, cooking, and traveling.

Services Offered 24/7 Medical Care Professional Positions and Honors Member, American Academy of Family Physicians Member, Travis County Medical Society

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Pamela R. Dehne, MPT Physical Therapy

Edward J. Bombach, MD, FACS General Surgery

Education & Bio “Physical therapy combines exercise with science to help patients heal themselves. We teach people how to alleviate their pain and become healthier for the rest of their lives.”

Pam Dehne, MPT, treats all orthopedic problems except the cervical region. She specializes in chronic pelvic pain syndrome & pelvic floor dysfunction in women & men. Pam is also certified in neurodevelopmental treatment (NDS) in pediatrics.

Other diagnosis would include: • Pain from auto accidents • Pre-operative readiness for surgery ie: knee surgery • Post-operative rehabilitation • Joint pain, sprains, bursitis • Muscle pain, strains & impingement syndromes; weakness • Pelvic floor dysfunction includes incontinence, painful intercourse & menses, pelvic pain • Low back pain • Pediatric sports injuries, back pain, posture induced problems • Infant treatment of torticollis • Osteoarthritis • Osteoporosis related problems • Pregnancy (pre & post partum) related pain & joint dysfunction Personal Summary Pam is an active person who enjoys exercise, yoga & Pilates as well as fly fishing, travel, dancing & reading. She is also an avid Francophile.

Professional Positions and Honors Member, American Physical Therapy Association Section Member, Women’s Health specialty Neurodevelopmental Treatment Therapy Certified

Dr. Bombach sees patients at: ARC Cedar Park Medical Plaza 512-260-1581ARC Round Rock 512-244-9024Sidebar Content Edward J. Bombach, MD, FACS Request an Appointment Education & Bio “It is my charge to deliver care to my patients with the utmost skill, knowledge, and compassion.”

Dr. Bombach conducts major and minor surgical procedures at: Cedar Park Regional Medical Center Cedar Park Surgery Center Seton Northwest Hospital Personal Summary Dr. Bombach moved to Austin over five years ago and says the bonus to being in Austin and working with ARC is that grandparents, sisters, and brothers from both sides of the family live in the area. He and his wife have three grown children and two younger girls whose activities keep their parents very busy. Dr. Bombach doesn’t believe that we’ve scratched much beneath the surface of the robustness of Austin and the region!

Professional Positions and Honors Fellow, American College of Surgeons Chief, ARC Surgical Department Chief of Surgery, Seton Northwest Hospital Member, American Society of Breast Surgeons Secretary, Salvation Army Austin Advisory Board

Nicole A. Smith, MD Pediatrics Same-Day Care

Dr. Smith only sees patients for illness and injury. Patients should always follow-up with their primary care physician (PCP).

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Education & Bio I am grateful for the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others by integrating compassionate care and evidence based medicine.

Personal Summary Dr. Smith enjoys exercising, traveling and cooking.

Services Offered ARC After Hours Clinic Professional Positions and Honors Dr. Smith is a member of: Travis County Medical Society American Academy of Pediatrics Southern Medical Association

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Health & Welness

Love

the Skin You’re In:

Mindful Tips to Boost Self-Esteem Ever feel like your self-esteem is on an emotional roller coaster?

Sometimes you feel good about yourself. Sometimes you don’t.

There are times when you’re resilient and times when you’d like to curl up in a corner and disappear.

What’s going on?

Taking a look at self-esteem can offer a clue. Self-esteem is the ability to feel good about yourself, appreciate your work, take pride in who you are, your abilities, and accomplishments… and at the same time know that you’re not perfect.

Step out of the past…

Self-esteem is shaped by input from others. From earliest days, people around you have been sending messages – both verbal and nonverbal – about how you’re doing. Parents, teachers, family members, peers, playmates – their words and judgments can linger on. In fact, messages from childhood can affect how you’re talking to yourself right now!

And into the present…

Although the roots of self-esteem are in childhood, the only place to begin the work that supports change is right here, right now. Achieving a clear and balanced view of yourself and accepting your value as a unique person – not a “perfect” person – can boost selfesteem and help you feel happier and more confident. That’s where mindfulness comes in. Simply being present in the moment in a gentle, nonjudgmental way can help you cultivate self-acceptance. If you listen mindfully you can start to hear an interior commentary that may surprise you. Sometimes it’s supportive, sometimes harsh. When you see and understand what you’re telling yourself – and when – you can begin to make changes to support self-esteem.

Here are some mindful tips to help you get started:

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Stop

the Blame Game!

When you’re in a slump, you can be interpreting actions, events, and interactions in a way that builds negative momentum. Be mindful and challenge your thinking! Are you caught in an all-or-nothing pattern of thinking? “I didn’t do this perfectly… I screwed it up. Never get anything right…”

Are you mistaking feelings for facts? “I feel like a failure… I am a failure…” How about mental filtering?

“That’s no big deal, anyone could have done it.”

Jumping to negative conclusions? Someone hasn’t called you back – could it be that she’s just busy? No need to create a low self-esteem story!

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practicing positives As you explore your self-esteem self talk, take some full gentle breaths in and out… and… begin to claim your successes!

Acknowledge what’s worked, learn from your mistakes, and be kind to yourself. Understand that patience is important. Building selfesteem is a process that happens one moment at a time… an opportunity where you can change your life – and only you can do it!

Your Wellness

Tip To-Go: While we’re working on boosting our self-esteem it’s a great time to use mindfulness to stop negative self-talk as well. Use these tips to stop that nasty inner monologue!

Stay in the present (in a nonjudgmental way) Learn to listen – to your internal self-talk Change the dialogue - If self-talk says “I never get things right,” try saying to yourself, “I’m having the thought that I never get things right.” This can help put things in perspective – it describes how you feel in the moment, not who you are.

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