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Check out these 13 events happening in Northwest Austin and surrounding area

Festivals, concerts and a group hike are on the calendar from this August to September. Check out these 13 events happening in Northwest Austin and the surrounding area.

The Front Festival: The festival highlights independent music, film and art, with a focus on women and LGBTQ+ artists. The event begins and ends with swim nights at The LINE Austin, while the music night will take place at Swan Dive and the film night at The Contemporary Austin.

Aug. 27-30 (times vary)
$55 (four-day pass)

Hike Walnut Creek: Area residents are invited to take a walk at Walnut Creek Park with fellow hikers. The group will take a 3-mile hike at a social pace, and dogs are also welcome to join.

Aug. 29, 2 p.m.
Free

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Round Rock ISD to hold board, tax rate election in November

Voters in Round Rock ISD will decide on several ballot measures in the Nov. 3 election after trustees called both a board and tax rate election.

In a nutshell: Trustees set its tax rate for the 2026-27 financial year Aug. 13. The rate of $0.9848 per $100 valuation comprises a $0.7654 maintenance and operations rate, and a $0.1830 debt service rate.

The M&O rate funds the district’s general fund and supports day-to-day operations, while the debt service rate pays down district debt, such as bond payments.

What else?: Trustees also called an election for Place 3, 4, 5 and 6 board seats with terms expiring in November.

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