Monthly Archives: February 2016

Two Democrats vie for party representation in U.S. Rep. District 10 race

Two candidates are hoping to win the Democratic primary election March 1 to face incumbent U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Austin, who has held the seat since 2005. Congressional District 10 covers portions of Northwest, North…continue reading

U.S. Rep. Carter faces opposition in March primary election for District 31 seat

U.S. Rep. John Carter faces opposition for re-election to the District 31 seat in the upcoming March 1 primary election. District 31 covers cities in Williamson County, including Northwest Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander,…continue reading

Veracruz All Natural to open first brick and mortar location in Round Rock

Austin-based food truck Veracruz All Natural will open its first brick and mortar location inside the La Frontera shopping center in Round Rock in late March or early April. The restaurant is owned and operated…continue reading

Parks Department to host Trails Open House on March 9

Round Rock residents are invited to attend a Trails Open House hosted by the Parks and Recreation Department from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, at the Baca Center Grand Room. Residents will be able…continue reading

CAMPO hosts open house events for plan outlining transportation construction in 2017-20

The public is invited to weigh in on a regional transportation plan outlining upcoming construction projects throughout Central Texas in 2017-20. Every two years the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization adopts a Transportation Improvement Program…continue reading

Cedar Park City Council questions East Whitestone project delays

During their Feb. 25 meeting, Cedar Park City Council members questioned city staffers why the finish date for an East Whitestone Boulevard project has been postponed. The post Cedar Park City Council questions East Whitestone…continue reading

New garage conversion ordinance

An ordinance adopted by City Council in January now allows for the conversion of garages into additional living space. We receive numerous inquiries from homeowners who are interested in converting their garages. The City requires…continue reading

Round Rock to participate in Great Texas Warrant Roundup

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MdyIdFp5RY?feature=oembed&w=640&h=360] Beginning March 5, the Round Rock Police Department will join more than 300 law enforcement agencies across Texas to concentrate their efforts during the Great Texas Warrant Roundup. The roundup is designed to target…continue reading

New preschool coming to Cedar Park

Cadence Academy Preschool is expected to open in Cedar Park in mid-April. The preschool, which has locations throughout the U.S., will be located near Vista Ridge High School at 2101 E. Park St. and will offer preschool…continue reading

Travis County moves forward with courthouse advisory committee

The Travis County Commissioners Court voted at its Feb. 23 meeting to appoint members to a citizens advisory committee that will look at providing more capacity for civil and family courts cases. The vote to…continue reading