Monthly Archives: November 2015

WilCo home sales, prices increase

Home prices and the number of homes sold are on the rise throughout Williamson County. According to the October 2015 county housing market report by the Williamson County Association of Realtors, 865 houses were sold…continue reading

WilCo considers East Texas water sources

To prepare for times of severe drought, Williamson County is exploring options for more water sources. On Nov. 17, commissioners heard a presentation from the Lone Star Regional Water Authority, which asked the county for…continue reading

Round Rock City Council approves performance agreement with Odyssey Technical Solutions

Odyssey Technical Solutions is expanding into a 32,000 square foot facility in Round Rock after the City Council approved a performance agreement and tax abatement Nov. 24. Odyssey is a repairer of radio frequency, microwave,…continue reading

Odyssey Technical Solutions expands in Round Rock

Odyssey Technical Solutions, a leading repairer of radio frequency, microwave and direct current equipment primarily used in the semiconductor manufacturing industry, will be expanding in Round Rock with a new 32,000 square foot facility. “I…continue reading

City offices close Thursday, Friday for Thanksgiving holiday

City offices, including the Library and Clay Madsen Recreation Center, will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26-27, for the Thanksgiving holiday. The Rec Center will be open from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. on…continue reading

RRISD eyes higher ed, art, tech schools

The Round Rock ISD board of trustees is considering creating several new schools aimed at focusing on specific areas of study as well as a school intended to boost college enrollment. In October the board…continue reading

City approves new incentives for Old Town Leander businesses

Businesses could get a boost in Old Town Leander after Leander City Council on Nov. 19 approved up to $250,000 for a new pilot incentive program. The post City approves new incentives for Old Town…continue reading

Diverging Diamond opens at I-35 and University Boulevard

Motorist will need to learn to navigate a new type of intersection after the Texas Department of Transportation opened the Diverging Diamond Interchange at University Boulevard and I-35 on Nov. 20. The intersection temporarily shifts…continue reading

Leander ISD board discusses partnership with YMCA, changing elections date

Beginning discussions about whether to build a YMCA in Leander are underway. YMCA staffers are looking at several possible locations throughout the city, including a portion of 36 acres owned by Leander ISD. At its…continue reading

Governor’s office: New state law allows concealed carry in City Hall

The city of Austin is violating state law by prohibiting licensed concealed handgun carriers inside City Hall, according to the Texas governor’s office. A memo issued Oct. 9 by Gov. Greg Abbott’s legal team claims licensed…continue reading