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You've heard that caution about never asking a question to which you don't know the answer; it's generally referenced in legal contexts but could be dicey for public services, too. Ever since Michelle, our director, announced that a consulting...
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Those Texas Book Festival planners are geniuses. Imagine not only producing a weekend of superb literary presentations but also conjuring up October weather that feels like October? I, however, am not brilliant and consequently found myself at TBF with...
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Statistics can really class up a blog, but let's avoid those undecided voter polls (too changeable). This data is rock solid: 1 television, 3 people, 2 dogs,1 crockpot full of barbecued brisket--our household's inventory for an evening of Presidential...
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Technology focus group scheduled for Thursday, November 1st at 6pm at Gattiland (buffet served)! You MUST register with me if you want to participate. mcervantes@roundrocktexas.gov
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Board meetings are like Thanksgiving; I'm much happier during and afterward than before. Wednesday's session was fine; after two years in this area of church administration the four of us can finish each other's sentences and interpret nonverbal...
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Carson Block , the tech consultant, will be here November 1st at 6pm to facilitate the technology focus group. I only have a few spots available. If you are interested in participating, please contact me at 512-218-7010 or mcervantes@roundrocktexas.gov
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Earlier in the week, two distinguished-looking individuals smiling determinedly, perfectly tailored, and sporting patriotic ties strode onto the debate platform. Witnessing this, my daughter and I echoed one another's' thoughts: There go two very...
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The Round Rock Public Library is embarking upon a planning effort. The purpose of our effort is to develop a plan that will provide a clear direction for the Library for the next ten years. As a public library we value the thoughts, ideas, and suggestions...
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From the "that was awkward" memory file: I'm applying for a driver license in another state. Peering into the hood of the vision screening device, I focus on the foggy surface and announce, "OK, you can turn it on now." Brief pause...
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The Summer is over, and we are heading towards Fall. In October we have some great programs for teens with a hint of Halloween happenings! At our Book Club we will discuss, The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman , on October 16th , 7:00pm-8:00pm in the Teen...
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The Round Rock Public Library is looking ahead and starting to plan for the future growth of library services and facilities. The Library does not want to plan for the future without you. We want to hear from you as to your thoughts about public library...
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I saw one of those annoying commercials again last night. It's not political ads I find exasperating; it's the appeals for us to charge vast sums on our credit cards to finance theme park vacation packages so we can "make memories" for...
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Raise your hand if a youngster of your acquaintance ever fixated on an unlikable bedtime story, demanding this resented volume to be read nightly for weeks on end. Now, raise your hand and say "Hmmmm" if you ‘ve ever pondered pithy questions...
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When this year's political conventions began, I considered information gathering my priority. But it's hard to claim any responsible-citizen cred when these events are so entertaining. The eclectic (but never random) mix of soaring rhetoric, artful...