As the calendar turns to November, holiday-themed events are underway in the Round Rock area.

Veterans Day Celebration

The annual event will feature the presentation of colors and a salute to the Armed Forces.

• Nov. 11, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

• Free (admission)

• Lakeview Pavilion at Old Settlers Park, 1001 Harrell Parkway, Round Rock

Round Rock Turkey Trot 2026

Hosted by Fleet Feet Round Rock and the city, the Thanksgiving morning tradition returns for a 10th time.

• Nov. 26, 8 a.m.

• $25 (registration)

• Round Rock Multipurpose Complex, 2001 N. Kenney Fort Blvd., Round Rock (parking)

Light Up the Lake

The two-day holiday festival will include live music, giant balloons, a light show, holiday displays, family-friendly activities, crafts, and food and drinks.

• Dec. 4-5, 6-10 p.m.

• Free (admission)

• Old Settlers Park, 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock

Dr. Thomas Blevins and his wife, Donna, founded Texas Diabetes and Endocrinology in 2001.

The practice began as a three-person team and has grown to 149 employees, including 12 physicians, across three locations.

What they offer: The practice specializes in treating patients with diabetes, thyroid disorders, obesity, osteoporosis and endocrine and metabolic conditions. Texas Diabetes and Endocrinology offers:

• Thyroid ultrasounds and biopsies

• FibroScan testing for liver health

• Clinical research

Learn more: The organization has a research department with more than 15 years of experience conducting studies to help approve new diabetes medication and technology.

Blevins serves as the Medical Director of Clinical Research, and locals can volunteer to participate in clinical studies.

The practice has locations in Round Rock and Austin.

Williamson County officials approved a mutual-aid agreement between Bell, Burnet, Milam and Williamson counties to form a joint law enforcement task force at their Oct. 27 meeting.

What it means: Formed under Chapter 362 of the Texas Local Government Code, the agreement allows neighboring law enforcement agencies to pool resources, coordinate across county lines and respond together to major incidents.

Local officials approved the partnership to enhance public safety across county borders.

"This is a good example of local government and local law enforcement working together to keep us safer," County Judge Steve Snell said.

Sheriff's deputies can conduct investigations, make traffic stops, execute warrants and make arrests across all four participating counties during joint efforts and civil emergencies.

There is no added cost to taxpayers, according to county documents.

At her first public event since winning the Nov. 3 election, Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa announced her initial plans for the transition between gubernatorial administrations, emphasizing her plans to work across the aisle in "building a government that is working for the people of Texas."

The overview: Hinojosa also announced the team leading her transition to the governor's office:

• Joe Madden, former chief of staff for Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo

• Former GOP state Rep. Ernest Bailes

• Ryan Pollock, executive director of the Texas State Building and Construction Trades Council

• Tamala Barksdale, a former Austin ISD trustee

Quote of note: "This is not about being a Democratic administration," she said. "I'm not going to be the governor for just Democrats—I'm going to be the governor for all the people of Texas."

One more thing: Hinojosa said Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, whom she unseated in the Nov. 3 election, had been "gracious" and expressed that his office would "fully cooperate with this transition and be helpful as they can."