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Happy Thursday, WilCo Seniors!
More seniors are looking for ways to simplify life, reduce expenses, and drive with confidence. And many are finding that switching to a Tesla or an electrical vehicle just making sense.
The biggest surprise for most people is the long term savings. With gas prices often fluctuating, electric car owners typically save $1000-$1500 per year on fuel by charging at home. Maintenace is also much lower— no oil changes, fewer parts, and fewer unexpected repair bills…saving even more each year.
However, for seniors, it’s not just about saving money- it’s about ease and peace of mind. Imagine not having to go to the gas station, zero trips for oil changes and a smooth, quiet drive. Teslas are also known for advanced safety features that can help make everyday driving around Wilco feel more comfortable and secure. With nearby charging options expanding across Central Texas and simple home charging setups, making the swithch is easier than ever.
But what we hear most from others isn’t just aoubt money—it’s about peace of mind. One Wilco family shared how much they love knowing their parents are driving a car with Full Self Driving (FSD) capability—helping with things like lane changes, highway driving, and added awareness on the road.
Trading in a gas vehicle for a Tesla isn’t just a car decision... it’s a lifestyle upgrade that pays off over time.
Wilco Trail Collective and Hippo Social Club will be sponsoring a wellness event on Saturday, May 9th at 7:45am.
Wilco Trail Collective is a volunteer led hiking and trail running community whose mission is to enable our community to come together one step at a time on the many beautiful Williamson County trails. The next hike is located at Hippo Social Club in Hutto. There will be an option to trail hike or run, participate in an amazing wellness circle and take a boxing lesson. After the activities, we will have a coffee social, optional sauna and cold plunge opportunity. The trail length is a 5K distance. Please register at Hippo Social Club (trail day pass). The trail fee is $2 to hike. The other activities are hosted by Hippo Social Club. Please bring, water, swimsuite (for suana/cold plunge) sunscreen, hat, and a chair if you want to kick back and relax if you like.
The Graduation Gift They Will Replay Forever: A Custom Song Written for Your Senior
Graduation only happens once, and it deserves something more than a gift card. Songs for Your Story takes your senior's name, memories, and inside jokes and crafts them into a fully custom, professionally produced song. Play it at the party, drop it behind the slideshow, or just send it to them on the big day. Give them something nobody else will think to give.
Country, pop, hip-hop, ballads. You pick the style. They handle everything else.
Before you decide, go to songsforyourstory.com/graduation and hit play on any song. Just 30 seconds. You will be blown away.
Starting at $79. Graduation season only.
Thank you to our sponsors who help keep this newsletter free for the community. 🙏
🎤 Sara Evans | Haute Spot | Cedar Park | 04/24 | More
Classic country outdoors, doors at 6 p.m., and happy hour before the show.
🛶 Leon River Paddle | Adventure Offsite | Georgetown | 04/24 | More
A breezy, scenic kayak glide down calm flatwater—perfect for all levels.
🎾 The Nelson Cup Tournament | Berry Creek Racket Club | Georgetown | 04/24–04/25 | More
A Davis Cup–style weekend of tennis, pickleball, and community spirit.
🎱 6th Annual BINGO Fundraiser | Old Settlers Main Hall | Round Rock | 04/25 | More
A lively night of games and giving, supporting local FFA and 4H students.
🌱 Walk for Children – Save Soil Walkathon | Champion Park | Cedar Park | 04/26 | More
A morning stroll rallying the community for soil health and future generations.
🏊 BREAKOUT Swim Clinic with Olympians Josh Davis & Carson Foster | RRISD Aquatic Center | Round Rock | 04/26 | More
Train poolside with gold medalists and learn the secrets of champion swimmers.
🥪 Hometown Parklet Shows | Downtown Round Rock | Round Rock | 04/28 | More
Free lunchtime music from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., good excuse to grab lunch downtown.
🎶 Music on Main | Prete Plaza | Round Rock | 04/29 | More
Free Wednesday concert night, lawn chairs welcome, with Donovan Keith on the schedule.
🤠 Mark Chesnutt | Haute Spot | Cedar Park | 04/30 | More
Doors at 5 p.m., happy hour until 6, then a familiar country set under the lights.
This Week: Georgetown Palace Theatre
There are some places around here that feel stitched into the community, and Georgetown Palace Theatre is one of them. The Palace describes its mission as celebrating storytelling and shared human experience through artistic excellence, education, and community engagement, and after nearly 100 years in Georgetown, that rings true.
This spring, the Palace is carrying a little extra weight. After winter weather damage in January, the theater has been raising money for repairs, and its new Save A Seat campaign invites supporters to help rebuild while leaving their name on the next chapter of the building. A recent $100,000 matching grant has added some momentum, which makes this a very good week to remind readers that local institutions stay local because people here decide they matter.
The Palace is also one of those organizations that gives people a real way in. Volunteer opportunities include ushering and other support roles, and its adaptive programming includes free sensory-friendly shows for audience members with special needs and their families. That mix of history, accessibility, and plain old neighborly participation is a big part of why the place has lasted.
If you have not checked in on the Palace in a while, this is a good moment to do it, and maybe bring a friend with you.
📞 512-869-7469
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This Week: URBAN Eat.Drink, Round Rock
110 S. Harris Street, Round Rock, TX 78664
URBAN Eat.Drink sits in a little historic house in downtown Round Rock, and that setting does a lot of the work before the food even hits the table. It is locally owned, has indoor and patio seating, and feels built for the kind of lunch that turns into coffee, dessert, or one more round of conversation.
Brunch is a strong place to start here. The menu includes banana bread French toast with caramelized banana glaze and candied pecans, crab cake benedict, avocado toast with goat cheese and pickled red onion, and a chicken and waffle with pepper-infused syrup. If you are going later in the day, the daily happy hour from 3 to 6 p.m. makes it an easy downtown stop.
Weekend brunch runs Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the restaurant often has live music during Sunday brunch. Parking is easy, too, with street parking and two free garages across the street.
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.
Know the Red Poppy shuttle plan before you go
If you are heading to Georgetown this weekend, the easiest move may be to skip downtown parking altogether. The city says free shuttle service will run on Saturday and Sunday from Georgetown High School and East View High School, which should make festival day a whole lot smoother.
📍 Georgetown High School, 2211 N. Austin Ave. and East View High School, 4490 E. University Ave., Georgetown
Early voting is already underway in Georgetown
If you have been meaning to vote early and keep putting it off, this is your nudge. Early voting for Georgetown local elections runs April 20 to April 28, with no voting on April 21 or April 26, and Georgetown voters can use any polling location in Williamson County during early voting and on election day.
📍 Williamson County polling locations
Round Rock Public Library is a good place to keep learning
The Round Rock Public Library’s adult education offerings are broader than many people realize. The library highlights appointments, databases, and classes for adults learning new skills, and its events calendar continues to include adult programs in technology, literacy, and more.
📍 Round Rock Public Library, 200 E. Liberty St., Round Rock
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That is your week, WilCo. Get out there and enjoy those wildflowers!
See you next Thursday. 👋
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