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Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against the Leander and Round Rock Independent School Districts and their respective board of trustee members for not displaying donated copies of the Ten Commandments in all classrooms.

In the lawsuit that was filed Tuesday, Paxton's office said Round Rock ISD chose to “openly defy” state law after indicating it would not comply with Senate Bill 10 in a Sept. 15 email.

SB 10, the law requiring Texas public schools to display the Ten Commandments, went into effect Sept 1.

However, a federal judge blocked 11 school districts in Texas’ largest metropolitan areas, including Austin, Dripping Springs and Lake Travis ISDs, from displaying the Ten Commandments in August after 16 families filed a lawsuit against those districts. Leander and Round Rock ISDs were not included in that ruling.

In his ruling, U.S. Judge Fred Biery said SB 10 "likely violates both the Establishment and Free Exercise Clauses of the First Amendment."

Paxton appealed Biery's decision. The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals is set to hear the state's arguments in January.

In a statement, Round Rock ISD said it has been awaiting further judicial guidance and was hoping to avoid using "scarce district resources" for litigation.

The district also said SB 10 conflicts with longstanding federal laws regarding the separation of church and state.

Leander ISD officials, however, said they have been following SB 10. In a statement, the district said Paxton did not contact Leander ISD to confirm if it was in compliance before filing the lawsuit.

"Leander ISD has accepted donated posters and has actively implemented the law in accordance with state requirements," the statement said. "At no point has Leander ISD taken action to defy or disregard the law."

Paxton said Leander and Round Rock ISD officials and board members "blatantly disregarded the will of Texas voters who expect the legal and moral heritage of our state to be displayed in accordance with the law."

“Round Rock ISD and Leander ISD chose to defy a clear statutory mandate, and this lawsuit makes clear that no district may ignore Texas law without consequence," he said.

Also on Tuesday, 14 additional school districts were barred from displaying the Ten Commandments after a federal judge ruled on a different lawsuit brought by Texas families who argue SB 10 is unconstitutional.

U.S. District Judge Orlando Garcia wrote that it would be “impractical, if not impossible” to protect students from “unwelcome religious displays” without halting enforcement of the law.

HUTTO, Texas — After trailing by two touchdowns before its offense ever snapped the ball, Hutto rallied to take a halftime lead, then held off Round Rock, 33-31, in a thrilling District 25-6A game at Memorial Stadium on Friday night.

The Dragons (3-4, 3-2) tried for a game-tying two-point conversion following a spectacular 39-yard touchdown pass from Dov Stickler to Daniel Barry with less than one minute remaining. Round Rock could not convert a pass attempt that Hunter Frenette broke up in the end zone.

How’s that for Hippo swagger?

“This was huge for our program,” first-year Hutto head coach Eli Reinhart said. “Huge for our confidence. Huge for believing in everything we have been saying. There’s proof in the pudding now a little bit. With high school kids, that’s what matters the most.”

Hutto quarterback Kaden Stefek and two-way starter Jaiden Fields came up huge for the Hippos (5-1, 4-0). The dynamic duo connected for the first three touchdowns of the game for Hutto after they trailed, 13-0, and didn’t touch the ball on offense until the 1:47 mark of the first quarter.

“It was very similar to last week when we had the ball three times in the first half,” Reinhart said. “It’s kind of weird not having the football, but our kids were ready to go on offense. It could be easy to have a slow start, then all of the sudden it’s two turnovers of possession, and the game is lost.

“Our kids did a great job of sticking with it on both sides of the ball,” Rinehart said. “It wasn’t great early on defense, but we have done a great job at halftime of making adjustments to win games.”

Fields, a junior receiver and defensive back, got Hutto on the board with a dazzling 64-yard touchdown reception from Stefek, then added a 44-yard touchdown catch on which he tipped the ball in the air to himself to secure the grab.

Following a Round Rock punt — the first of the game for either team — Fields caught a 19-yard touchdown pass to give the Hippos the lead for good.

“At this point last season, we were 3-3,” Fields said. “It feels great to be on top of the district. If we would have lost, it would have been a big shuffle for everybody. The win keeps us at the top and keeps us going.”

Round Rock moved into field goal range late in the first half before running out of time for an attempt to keep Hutto’s lead at 20-19 at the break. The Dragons missed a pair of two-point conversion attempts in the first half.

After a 1-yard touchdown run by Stefek, Round Rock cut the lead to one on a touchdown strike from Stickler to Barry. But Hutto blocked the PAT to hold onto its 26-25 lead with 11:39 left in the game.

“We stayed motivated,” Stefek said. “Going back out on the field, knowing we were going to score, always staying positive and always trusting our guys.”

On the ensuing possession, Hutto scored on a 9-yard touchdown run by Tulsa commit Keilan Chavies. The PAT gave the Hippos a 33-25 advantage. Fields intercepted a pass on Round Rock’s next possession.

Stefek finished 14-of-24 for 276 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions. Fields caught six passes for 164 yards and three touchdowns and had one punt return for 17 yards.

“Jaiden is one of the best players not only in this area but in the state on both sides of the ball,” Reinhart said. “He plays every single snap, and he is a game-changer. We did some stuff with him that was a little bit different and found the matchups we wanted. He took advantage.

“It takes a quarterback who is putting the ball in the right position to give us those opportunities. Kaden did a phenomenal job. He never got stirred up, shaken. We missed some things, but he always bounced right back on the next play. He ran the ball hard tonight. Huge win. We couldn’t do it without these two. They’re vital to our program and to our team.”

Hutto is now alone in first place atop the District 25-6A standings. The Hippos have games against Round Rock Stony Point, Austin Vandergrift, Cedar Park Vista Ridge and Round Rock McNeil remaining. Hutto will look to keep rolling on both sides of the ball over the next four weeks.

“It was huge, for sure,” Stefek said. “We trust in our coach to call the plays, no matter when we get the ball, how we get it, what down we have. We know we’re going to go out there, convert a first down and score. We trust in each other.”

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Round Rock, TX (October 17, 2025) – On Thursday morning, a Round Rock ISD student was hurt following a fiery crash on Lewis Hanna Boulevard.

Officers said a Round Rock Independent School District bus carrying eight high school students was involved in a collision near Highway 45.

According to the authorities, two cars collided and one of those cars struck the school bus.

The car that struck the bus caught on fire and damaged the bus.

Immediately, rescuers evaluated the students and the school bus driver.

One of the students needed medical attention and was released to their parents while the other students were cleared.

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Veterans Affairs will build a new VA clinic in Round Rock.

The new $44.5 million facility at 4425 University Blvd. is scheduled to open in 2027. The clinic sits between Texas 130 and Interstate 35, down the street from Ascension Seton Williamson Hospital, which plans to double in size next year.

The clinic will join nine existing outpatient clinics and two hospitals in the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System. Officials said the site was chosen because of Round Rock’s population growth and because more than 28,000 veterans were enrolled in the system within a 30-minute drive as of 2019.

“As one of the fastest growing health care systems in the VA, the new clinic is absolutely necessary to serve our increasing veteran community,” said Christopher Myhaver, executive director of the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System, which will oversee the Round Rock VA Outpatient Clinic.

The new clinic expects to hire 100 people for its 12 patient care teams and offer primary care, pharmacy support, imaging, prosthetics, physical therapy, mental health, and pathology and laboratory services.

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"By opening the Round Rock VA Clinic, we are expanding access to both primary care and outpatient mental health services, making it easier for veterans to receive care closer to home," said Canaan Brumley, a spokesperson for the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System.

The Central Texas system serves about 144,000 enrolled veterans in 37 counties. It has clinics in Cedar Park, Brownwood, Killeen, Copperas Cove, Bryan, Palestine, La Grange and Temple, as well as a multi-specialty clinic in Austin, and medical centers in Temple and Waco.

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October brings a full lineup of seasonal events to Round Rock, offering family-friendly fun and fall festivities for all ages. Be sure to check out these upcoming events:

Hometown Halloween

Oct. 31 from 3-7 p.m.

Downtown Round Rock

There’s Halloween and then there’s Hometown Halloween. This annual event allows for safe trick-or-treating but also includes a free concert, face painting and more. Stop by Downtown with the kiddos on Halloween.

Fall Fun Festival

Oct. 29 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Old Settlers Park Hall of Fame Complex, 3449 Aten Loop

Now, you could wait until Halloween to get the party started, or you could just stop by Fall Fun Festival on Oct. 29. Geared toward toddlers and preschool-aged children, this outdoor event hosted by Round Rock Parks and Recreation will include carnival games, a petting zoo, snacks and more.

Fall Fun Festival includes a canned food drive for the Round Rock Area Serving Center. Festivities begin at 9 a.m. at the Hall of Fame Complex at Old Settlers Park.

Spookout Soccer Tournament

Oct. 24-26, various hours

Round Rock Multipurpose Complex, 2001 N. Kenney Fort Blvd.

Fans of old monster movies (and “Twilight” movies) got to eat popcorn while watching vampires take on werewolves, and from Oct. 24-26, you can too at the Spookout Soccer Tournament at Round Rock Multipurpose Complex.

Soccer fans ages 7-14 will be terrorizing the pitch, digging their cleats in for a howling good time. Details on fees and play format are available online on the City of Round Rock website.

Spooky team names and Halloween-inspired jerseys are encouraged, with awards to be presented for best costumes. By the way: the World Cup Werewolves, Twilight Howlers and Bloody Business are teams already registered. Sweet…

Round Rock Ballet Folklorico Day of the Dead celebration

Nov. 1 from noon to 9 p.m.

Centennial Plaza, 301 W. Bagdad Ave.

The celebration of those who have passed is typically quite lively, with ballet folklorico performances, live music, food, crafts, a parade and more on tap. Admission is free and open to the public.

Public Safety Trunk or Treat

Oct. 25 from 5-8 p.m.

Round Rock Public Safety Training Center, 2801 N. Mays St.

Round Rock’s Blue Santa program invites families to enjoy an evening of trick-or-treating, decorated trunks, and community fun. The annual event supports Blue Santa’s mission of bringing holiday cheer to local families in need.

Oct. 24-30 (submissions must be in by 1 p.m. Oct. 30)

Round Rock Public Library, 200 E. Liberty Ave.

Stop by the library with your pumpkins, artificial pumpkins or gourds decorated as book characters or with a literary theme and win Barnes & Noble gift cards. Please note: No carved submissions will be accepted.

Adaptive and Inclusive Trunk or Treat

Oct. 18 from 4-6 p.m.

Ascension Seton Williamson, 201 Seton Parkway

Stop by this trunk-or-treat event designed for children with disabilities or limitations Oct. 18 at Ascension Seton Williamson.

Those interested in participating as trunk hosts may email ssmith@roundrocktexas.gov with Round Rock Parks and Recreation for more information.