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Happy Thursday, WilCo Seniors!
We have a packed issue for you today, and it is full of the kind of practical, helpful local news we love to share. From a surprising gold star award for our county vehicle services (yes, really!) to some helpful hints on avoiding local construction delays, we want to make sure you are in the loop.
We are also looking for a few more neighbors to feature in our upcoming newsletters. If you have a hobby you love, a favorite restaurant order, or a great story from your time in WilCo, we would truly love to hear it. Enjoy the read and have a wonderful week ahead.
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Gaited Rumble Dressage | Williamson County Expo Center, Main Arena | Taylor | 05/28 to 05/31 | More
A full Taylor weekend for horse people, or anyone who just likes to sit and watch.
🎉 Senior Social | Taylor Public Library | Taylor | 05/29 | More
A free Friday afternoon for conversation, games, and a little easy company.
🧶 Hooks & Needles | Discovery Center at Hutto Discovery UMC | Hutto | 05/29 | More
A friendly Friday morning craft circle where the conversation matters as much as the project.
🛍️ Heritage Square Farmers Market | Farmers Pavilion | Taylor | 05/30 | More
A 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Taylor market with local goods and a slower small-town pace.
🎲 Gaming for Grown-Ups | Library Annex Conference Room | Leander | 06/02 | More
Board games, easy company, and a 6 to 9 p.m. grown-up library night.
🎶 Hometown Parklet Shows | Downtown Round Rock Parklets | Round Rock | 06/02 | More
Free lunchtime music from 11:30 to 1, which pairs nicely with a sandwich downtown.
🧩 Hutto Senior Citizens Working Group | 101 Park Street | Hutto | 06/03 | More
A community meeting for active seniors who want to help shape more local senior programming.
🎨 Watercolor Workshop with Maria Gatling | Library Annex Conference Room | Leander | 06/03 | More
A 2 p.m. workshop for adults who would rather make something than just scroll.
🎭 Vincent | Penfold Theatre Company | Round Rock | 06/04 | More
A one-man play about Vincent van Gogh, told through his brother Theo’s eyes.
This Week: Round Rock Area Serving Center
There’s something steadying about a place that does not need a lot of fanfare to matter. Round Rock Area Serving Center is one of those places. The organization helps neighbors across Round Rock and southern Williamson County through food support, vouchers, volunteer-driven assistance, and a charity resale shop that helps fund the work. In 2025 alone, its home-delivery food program served 5,900 households throughout Williamson County.
What makes it especially worth knowing about right now is how easy they make it to step in and help. New volunteer orientations take place twice a month on Tuesdays and twice a month on Saturdays, no reservation needed, which tells you a lot about how open the organization is to new hands. If you have been looking for a practical place to give a little time, this is a great option.
📞 512-244-2431
Want to be our next spotlight?
We're looking for WilCo neighbors to feature in this section. Maybe you volunteer somewhere. Maybe you just picked up a new hobby. Maybe you've been here 30 years and have great stories. Reply to this email and tell us about yourself or someone you know. Attach a photo if you've got one!
This Week: Lucky Duck Cafe, Taylor
220 E. 4th St., Taylor
If you’re craving an easy comfort-food lunch, Lucky Duck Cafe in Taylor is worth the drive. It’s a casual downtown spot with a menu full of the stuff people actually want: fried seafood, po’ boys, chicken fried chicken, and plates that feel more satisfying than showy.
There’s plenty to choose from, including catfish, shrimp, shrimp po’ boys, and more hearty homestyle favorites. It’s local, relaxed, and very much a come-hungry, leave-happy stop.
Hours are simple too: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Got a favorite spot you think more people should know about?
Reply and tell us the name, your go-to order, and why you love it!
🚐 A cheaper way to get around Cedar Park
The LiNK Cedar Park program gives riders 10 reduced-fare trips each month within city limits. Riders pay a $5 base fare, and the city covers up to $10 more on eligible trips. It could be especially helpful for older adults, people without easy access to a car, or anyone who needs a little more independence getting around town. It’s one of those local resources you’ll be glad to know about before you need it.
🎓 Expect graduation traffic near H-E-B Center
Cedar Park says the H-E-B Center will host graduation ceremonies through Monday, June 1, and ongoing construction on New Hope Drive is adding to the congestion. The city is encouraging drivers to use alternate routes during that stretch.
🏅 Top marks for Williamson County vehicle services
Williamson County’s Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office earned Gold Level Recognition from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles for 2025, one of only three counties in Texas to receive it.
The office served more than 250,000 residents, registered over 580,000 vehicles, processed 140,000 titles, and reported a 99.56% customer satisfaction rating. Not exactly glamorous, but pretty nice to know the next time you’re dealing with registration paperwork.
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That’s your week, WilCo. Get out there and enjoy the weather!
See you next week. 👋
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