Courtney Ainsworth, Author at Downtown Round Rock Texas

Some Downtown restaurants and bars have reopened their dining rooms

Effective Friday, May 22, some Downtown Round Rock restaurants and bars have reopened at limited capacity to comply with Governor Abbott’s latest executive order. Many restaurants are also still offering curbside delivery and carry-out options. As offerings are constantly changing, we recommend calling or visiting the website of your favorite business to find out details […]

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Artists, businesses team up for Downtown heart displays

In the Press / Courtney Ainsworth

Downtown is feeling the love with the heart installations on East Main Street! Local artists were paired with Downtown businesses and were tasked with decorating storefront windows with colorful heart displays. Everyone could use a smile during this trying time, and our artists and businesses were up to the challenge. Participants include- Convention and Visitors

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Downtown restaurant owners detail reopening experience

Dining / Courtney Ainsworth

Downtown businesses need community support now more than ever. As restaurants and retailers have been permitted to reopen at a limited capacity, business owners are working hard to enhance their health and safety procedures to keep their staff and customers healthy. In this recent Austin American-Statesman article, Downtown business owners detail what reopening has looked

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Downtown yoga studio offers livestream classes

In the Press / Courtney Ainsworth

In this time of uncertainty, we could all use a little namaste. Soul Strong Yoga in Downtown Round Rock is here to help! Although their studio is currently closed, they are offering 30 livestream classes every week via Zoom. Their new student special includes 3 weeks of unlimited access to a prerecorded yoga library and

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The Mercantile on Main to donate half of water tower t-shirt sales to Round Rock Cares

Shopping / Courtney Ainsworth

The Mercantile on Main has announced their plans to donate 50% of the proceeds from the sale of their popular water tower t-shirts to Round Rock Cares. The fund was established by the City of Round Rock, Round Rock Chamber of Commerce, Dell Technologies and the Greater Round Rock Community Foundation to provide financial assistance

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Mayor Morgan, community leaders announce small business support program

In the Press / Courtney Ainsworth

Round Rock Mayor Craig Morgan, the Greater Round Rock Community Foundation, the Round Rock Chamber and Dell Technologies announced today a new collaboration to assist local small businesses impacted by the coronavirus. “Our entire community is concerned about what recent COVID–19 disruptions to business operations may mean for our local small businesses, and for the families of their employees,” Mayor Morgan said. “Many businesses have chosen to suspend operations based on recommendations from the CDC or have been required to close as a

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Downtown Round Rock coloring page

Leave a Comment / In the Press / Courtney Ainsworth

With the closure of local schools amidst the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), we know Round Rock parents are faced with filling long days with learning and activities for their children. We hope this Downtown coloring and activity page helps in some small way!

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Mi Mundo Coffeehouse and Roastery opens in Downtown Round Rock

Dining / Courtney Ainsworth

Downtown Round Rock just got a latte more caffeinated! Mi Mundo Coffeehouse and Roastery officially opened their doors at 106 S. Mays Street on Saturday, Feb. 8. In addition to an extensive standard coffee menu, Mi Mundo will offer specialty drinks including honey nut, red hot chile pepper and peanut butter lattes. The menu offerings

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East Main Street improvements to begin in January

Construction / Courtney Ainsworth

Improvements are coming to East Main Street in early 2020. Round Rock City Council voted at a regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, Nov. 26 to approve a $2.39 million contract with G. Hyatt Construction, Inc. for the improvement project. The Council previously rejected the one bid that was received in June 2019 due to the bid cost. Transportation

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Hometown Holiday lights twinkle back to life Dec. 1

Events / Courtney Ainsworth

Get ready to delight in the lights this season. Gather your family and friends for a festive stroll through Downtown Round Rock. From December 1st through the 31st, enjoy the dazzle of holiday lights as they sparkle, twinkle and glow to life every evening at nightfall. Trees will be covered in twinkling lights and there

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Hometown Halloween returns to Main Street

Events / Courtney Ainsworth

Calling all ghouls, goblins and candy lovers! The fifth annual Hometown Halloween is back in Downtown Round Rock! This spooktacular event is a great way to connect with the community, have fun with your family, and best of all, it creates a stress-free, scare-free environment where the treats are sweet and the activities are far from

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PopUp Art Shows feature local artists on Main Street

In the Press / Courtney Ainsworth

Downtown will play host to six PopUp Art shows this fall in Prete Plaza! The shows will run from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. on Sept. 14 and 28, Oct. 12 and 26, and Nov. 9 and 16. Over 12 artists will be selling their art and a variety of mediums will be featured. The shows

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Splash Mob returns to Prete Plaza on Aug. 5

In the Press / Courtney Ainsworth

Celebrate the end of summer with a splashin’ good time at the Prete Plaza fountain! The Round Rock Public Library will host two splash mobs from 11 a.m.-12 p.m and 6:30 -7:30 p.m. on Aug. 5. Bring your water squirters, buckets and a towel! Once you’ve dried off, head over to 3 Star Candy or

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Liberty Barbecue featured in Texas Monthly

Dining, In the Press / Courtney Ainsworth

This article was originally published in Texas Monthly. Even with all the success he’s enjoyed at Black Iron Barbecue in Pflugerville, John Brotherton had something to prove in Round Rock. He opened Curly’s Carolina, TX Barbeque on Main Street there in 2013 and had to close it a year later. It stung, so when he was searching for a

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July 4th Parade features earlier start time this year

Events / Courtney Ainsworth

Giant helium inflatables, creative floats and marching bands will again take over Downtown Round Rock this year for the 2019 Sertoma July 4th Parade! The 1.5-mile route runs north along Mays Street between Mays Crossing and U.S. 79, with a 9 a.m. start time to beat the summer heat. Parking will be available in public

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Summer Shakespeare in the Park returns with “Henry V”

Events / Courtney Ainsworth

Penfold Theatre Company presents “Henry V” free-of-charge from 8 to 10 p.m., Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings May 30-June 22 and Sunday, June 23. The production will take place at the Centennial Plaza amphitheater in Downtown Round Rock. Henry V marks the ninth installment in the company’s “Penfold in the Park” series, an annual offering of free,

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5 Downtown spring break destinations the whole family will love

Leave a Comment / In the Press / Courtney Ainsworth

1. Spring Break Bash returns to Prete Plaza every weeknight during spring break for toe-tappin’ free concerts for the whole family! The full lineup can be found here. 2. The Round Rock Public Library is hosting FREE events all week that are sure to be boredom busters for every age group. Extreme Lego fun day

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Update: Liberty Barbecue to open on Main Street Friday, Dec. 7

Dining, In the Press / Courtney Ainsworth

Update: Liberty Barbecue will officially open at 103 E. Main Street at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 7. The restaurant will be open for dinner service only for the first week of operation. Regular business hours will be 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. The kitchen will close at 10 p.m. nightly.

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Hometown Halloween brings scare-free fun to Downtown

Events / Courtney Ainsworth

EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER Calling all ghouls, goblins and candy lovers! Hometown Halloween is back in Downtown Round Rock! This spooktacular event is a great way connect with the community, have fun with your family, and best of all, it creates a stress-free, scare-free environment where the treats are sweet and the activities are

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Chalk Walk Arts Festival returns to Downtown Oct. 5-6

In the Press / Courtney Ainsworth

Downtown is the place to be Oct. 5 and 6! The 9th annual Chalk Walk Arts Festival will return to Centennial Plaza this weekend with plenty of art, music and food for the whole family. Hundreds of artists will create incredible chalk murals covering the streets surrounding the plaza. The festival takes place from 5

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