ATX-LLH: Impact 10/17/2025

Saturdays in Williamson County offer residents access to locally sourced and handmade offerings. From jewelry to heirloom tomatoes and single-ingredient dog treats, pop-up booths across town are stocked with diverse products.
Since the relocation of Texas Farmers’ Market at Bell in May 2024, the creation of Lakeline Farmers Market in September 2024 and the expansion of NightMarket.fun to Cedar Park this October, organizers and vendors are seeing an influx of interest in local consumption.
“That’s one thing that’s really unique about farmers markets is that you get those individual one-on-one relationships with people, other vendors and customers that you don’t necessarily get when you go to the grocery store,” said Molly Pantalone, owner of Amber Oaks Ranch. “Especially when you’re talking to people that produce your food. It makes a big difference.”

Upcoming live music events in the Cedar Park, Leander and Liberty Hill areas for Nov. 13-Dec. 16 include karaoke, open mic nights, Krissy Stephens and Turnpike TRIBUTEdours. 

This list is not comprehensive and all events are subject to change.
Read the full list of live music performances.

The Williamson County Fair and Rodeo will be open from Oct. 22-25 in Taylor.

More details: Attractions for this year include carnival rides, a children’s business fair, a petting zoo, pig races, the H-E-B Beer and Wine Garden and more. 

Fun for the family: Children can partake in the rodeo activities through the kid’s calf scramble and mutton bustin’ competitions; families are encouraged to register their rider in advance to secure a spot. 

To-do list: Attendees can expect live music all weekend from Elle Townley, Suede, All Hat No Cadillac and a Taylor Swift tribute show. Fairgoers are also invited to shop at the arts and crafts fair stocked with over 60 vendors selling handmade jewelry, holiday decorations and home goods. 
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Across the state of Texas, families brave overwhelming medical situations in which they often have no options but to stay in hospital rooms while supporting their children needing care. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas has worked since 1985 to ease these experiences with comfortable sleeping spaces, food services and more.

The history: Since its launch, the nonprofit has expanded with family rooms available at Dell Children’s Medical Center, Dell Children’s Medical Center North Campus, Seton Medical Center Austin, St. David’s Medical Center and St. David’s North Austin Medical Center.

Each family room contains a living room, a kitchen and dining area, sleeping rooms, shower and laundry facilities, a quiet room and snacks and beverages.

“No family ever dreams of having a child in a hospital,” COO Kristin Coulter said. “The certainty when they’re told that their child has a diagnosis or is critically ill to have a resource like Ronald McDonald House come alongside them and walk along that journey with them is very comforting.”

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