A variety of holiday events will take place in Round Rock and throughout the surrounding area beginning in December. Check out this list of events to attend this holiday season.

Santa Hustle: Runners can participate in the 10K or 5K at the Santa Hustle in Round Rock. The course will begin and end at Dell Diamond, and the proceeds of the timed race will go to charity. A kids dash, recommended for ages 2-10, will also be available.

• Dec. 7, 8 a.m.

• Dec. 12-28

Central Texas Neurology Consultants held a ribbon cutting in November to mark a renovation to the clinic, accompanied by an expansion to its existing care offerings.

What you need to know: The clinic announced in November that along with a renovation, a partnership with Nira Medical led to an expansion of care offerings to include multiple sclerosis. A representative of the clinic said the renovation added new exam rooms, a larger infusion center and a suite dedicated to clinical research.

This comes as the clinic has experienced a 30% increase in patient volume, the spokesperson said.

• Re-opened Nov. 13
• 16040 Park Valley Drive, Bldg. B, Ste. 100, Round Rock

Cynthia Long has served as a Williamson County commissioner for almost 20 years. Before her time on Commissioners Court, Long was elected to Cedar Park City Council twice.

Long will not seek re-election next year as her fifth term as Precinct 2 Commissioner comes to an end in November 2026. She spoke with Community Impact about her decision, her accomplishments as a commissioner and her hopes for the future of Williamson County.

What factored into your decision to not seek re-election?
I really feel good about a lot of the things that we've been able to accomplish, and certainly there's always more things to do, but [we’re] at a good spot that a lot of things that I've worked on over the years we've made some really good progress on. So, it feels like the right time.

What is the role of a commissioner, in your opinion?
Serving with compassion, but also being a fiscally responsible person because we have to make sure you can continue to afford to live here.

Those looking for an Austin restaurant to dine at this Thanksgiving have several options. Some restaurants require reservations and others accept walk-ins.

Corinne
Community members can stop by the restaurant for lunch or dinner and taste traditional Thanksgiving meals, including roasted turkey. Entrees can be paired with seasonal sides and housemade desserts.

• Price: $65 per person
• 304 E. Cesar Chavez St., Austin

• Price: $49 per person (Thanksgiving menu with caramelized prime rib)
• 11801 Domain Blvd., Ste. 100, Austin

• Price: $40 per person
• South Congress Hotel, 1603 S. Congress Ave., Austin