Monthly Archives: August 2015

Travis County Commissioners call for courts bond electionVoters to decide Nov. 3 on funds for civil and family courts complex downtown

On Aug. 18, the Travis County Commissioners Court called for an order to place the $287.3 million bond election on the Nov. 3 ballot. If voters approve it, the funds will go toward a new…continue reading

Capital Metro to hold Aug. 19 open house in Leander

The Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority will join Leander Mayor Chris Fielder for an Aug. 19 open house meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. about Capital Metro transportation in Leander. The post Capital Metro to hold…continue reading

TxDOT announces traffic changes on ramp reversal project

The Texas Department of Transportation will be making traffic changes on the IH 35 ramp reversal project on Sunday, Aug. 23. Contractors will be milling, paving and restriping so that the existing ramps can be closed and…continue reading

Library reopens after power outage

The library reopened at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, following the restoration of power.   The post Library reopens after power outage appeared first on City of Round Rock. Source: City of Round Rockcontinue reading

Library, SCORE to offer more small business workshops

Following a successful series of small business workshops in the spring, the Round Rock Public Library and the SCORE Austin chapter will resume Biz.ability workshops for small business owners (or those who are interested in starting…continue reading

City Council authorizes sale of McNeil Park to Nutty Brown Cafe owner

The Round Rock City Council authorized the sale of McNeil Park to James Michael Farr, owner of the Nutty Brown Cafe, at its Aug. 13 meeting. The City sought bids for the 18.4 acre site…continue reading

Nutty Brown Cafe and Amphitheatre to relocate to Round Rock

The Nutty Brown Cafe and Amphitheatre will relocate from Southwest Austin to Round Rock after Round Rock City Council on Thursday approved the sale of McNeil Park to the venue’s owner. City Attorney Steve Sheets said…continue reading

Luigi’s restaurant in Leander closing at end of August

After five years in business Luigi’s Italian Restaurant in Leander is planning to close at the end of August. Owner Genc Krasniqi said he was unable to negotiate lease terms with the landlord and will close the restaurant’s…continue reading

Budget proposal keeps strategic focus, at same tax rate

The City Council is considering a fiscal 2016 budget proposal that maintains progress on the City’s strategic priorities while holding the line on the property tax rate. The $311 million budget includes additional staff for…continue reading

WilCo contemplates adding three death investigatorsCounty Judge says will help death inquest caseload for justices

Williamson County officials are hoping to add three death investigators to the county attorney’s office to help offer justices of the peace some relief with the number of of death inquests. Since Williamson County does not…continue reading