Monthly Archives: June 2016
Water park, hotel and conference center slated for Round Rock
The city of Round Rock announced June 15 it is working with a company to bring a destination hotel, conference center and water park to the city in a move that city leaders are saying…continue reading8th Annual Juneteenth Rhythm & Ribs Festival returns to Round Rock
“The Voice” Inc. and the City of Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department are joining forces again for the 8th annual Round Rock Juneteenth Rhythm and Ribs Festival on Friday, June 17 (7:30 pm to…continue readingArea health care services expand to Cedar Park
Cedar Park’s growing population is creating a business incentive for primary and specialty care physicians looking to expand their patient pool. At least 17 medical businesses have opened in the area in the past year,…continue readingLeander ISD searches for its next leader
Leander ISD is in the process of finding a successor to former Superintendent Bret Champion, and LISD trustees are aiming to find a new leader by fall. Champion announced April 28 that he accepted the…continue readingTask force works to fix mental health care shortage in WilCo
A shortage of mental health care providers in Central Texas has led some Williamson County leaders to come together to find ways to fill the gaps in service. The Williamson County Mental Health Task Force—made…continue readingRegional Hiking Guide
Central Texas offers many state parks, nature trails and areas for hiking. This guide includes regional trails and parks in Central Texas in which hikers can find places to hike and find other outdoor recreational…continue readingCedar Park Regional Emergency Center
With an average patient wait time of less than five minutes, Cedar Park Regional Emergency Center in Leander offers an alternative to traditional hospitals. The freestanding emergency center opened in March and offers nine patient…continue readingPflugerville purchases bus for senior activities
The city of Pflugerville approved the use of $150,000 in reserve funds June 14 to purchase a new bus for senior citizen groups that meet at the Pflugerville Recreation Center. Pflugerville Parks and Recreation Director…continue readingHutto ISD board votes to rename field Hutto Memorial Stadium
Hutto High School’s stadium will be known as Hutto Memorial Stadium after the board unanimously approved a resolution to rename the facility. Hutto ISD Public Information Officer Todd Robison said the name fits the stadium…continue readingKalahari Resorts and Conventions announces intention to locate in Round Rock
Kalahari announced their intention to locate in Round Rock at Centennial Plaza Kalahari Resorts and Conventions announced Wednesday, June 15, the company’s intention to locate its newest property in Round Rock. The expansion will mark the company’s…continue reading