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The Lodge Card Club closes in Round Rock, lays off 114 employees

The Lodge Card Club, a social club and poker room, closed in Round Rock mid-March amid a state investigation over alleged gambling violations. 

What they're saying: The business stated in a social media post March 15 that no charges were filed, and that it was unclear when the card room would be able to resume operations. 

"The Lodge has always taken its obligation to operate lawfully very seriously," the statement reads. "The leadership team is committed to ensuring that The Lodge operates transparently, responsibly, and in good faith within Texas law by emphasizing strengthened oversight and continued improvement of operations."
 
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Check out these 11 Round Rock-area events

Outdoor events, a car show, concerts and more are scheduled from mid-May and into early June in the Round Rock area. Check out this list of 11 events.

Donut Dash 5K: The city of Round Rock will host its eighth annual 5k run in the downtown area. The race is offered in three divisions: the Challenger Division, in which participants will run half of the race and eat one dozen donuts before running the other half of the race; the Casual Division, for runners who would rather run the race and eat donuts on their own time; and the ZERO K Division for those who simply want to eat donuts and cheer on runners.

  • May 9, warmup starts at 6:45 a.m.

  • Registration varies

  • 221 E. Main St., Round Rock
 

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Your Weekend To-Do List

Check out these weekend events across the metro area.

Encore for the Palace: A Benefit Concert

Austin Reggae Festival

April 17-18, 7:30 p.m.
Georgetown

April 17-19
Austin

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Earth Day & Arbor Day Celebration

Springfest

April 18, 9 a.m.-noon
New Braunfels

April 18, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Bastrop

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Lake Pflugerville levels inch toward 633 foot targeted elevation

Pflugerville remains in a Stage 3 emergency water restriction due to a series of breaks in its water pipeline, but efforts are well underway to repair the line and elevate Lake Pflugerville levels. 

How we got here: Multiple breaks along Pflugerville's 30-inch raw water pipeline have disrupted the city’s raw water supply. The first pipeline break occurred in September with further breaks in November, January and March. Mayor Doug Weiss signed a disaster declaration on March 4, and the city entered into a stage 3 emergency water restriction. 

The update: As repairs continue, Lake Pflugerville's elevation was 631.18 feet as of April 12. The targeted elevation is 633 feet. 

What residents should know: Under Stage 3, water use is limited to indoor use only with the exception of watering foundations to prevent cracking. Restrictions indicate residents cannot use sprinklers or hoses to lawn, garden or pot plants; fill empty swimming pools; wash cars at home; or install new landscaping that requires watering. 

 

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