June 2016 – Page 4 – Stone Oak HOA

City wins nine awards for outstanding communication, events

Published on June 14, 2016 under RRnews

The City of Round Rock took home nine awards, including five first-place trophies, for excellence in communications at the Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers annual conference on Friday, June 9, in Arlington. The first-place…

Last week to nominate a 2016 Local Legend

Published on June 11, 2016 under RRnews

Nominations for the City of Round Rock’s 2016 Local Legend Awards are being accepted through June 17. The Local Legend Award program was established in 1990 to recognize individuals, families, businesses, groups, publications, and organizations…

Williamson County commissioners appoint Laura Barker to County Court at Law No. 2

Published on June 10, 2016 under CommunityImpact

The Williamson County Commissioners Court appointed Republican candidate Laura Barker to serve as County Court at Law No. 2 judge at its June 7 meeting. The position has been vacant since former Judge Tim Wright resigned after pleading…

Cities to consider second phase of BCRUA water project

Published on June 10, 2016 under CommunityImpact

The cities of Cedar Park and Round Rock heard a presentation in May and June on the second phase of the Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority project. The BCRUA project provides water from Lake Travis…

Round Rock moves forward on townhome project

Published on June 10, 2016 under CommunityImpact

The city of Round Rock approved a memorandum of understanding June 9 with Urban Intownhomes to build 82 townhouses on the former Builders Gypsum Supply property downtown. According to a presentation given by Round Rock Planning Director…

Lakes to reopen to boat traffic June 10

Published on June 10, 2016 under CommunityImpact

Lake Travis, Lake Marble Falls, Inks Lake and Lake LBJ will reopen to recreational boating June 10 at noon, LCRA officials stated in a news release. “The level of Lake Travis is continuing to fall,…

City studies impacts of Southwest Downtown Infrastructure Project

Published on June 9, 2016 under RRnews

The Southwest Downtown Infrastructure Improvements project will improve and develop Bagdad Avenue, McNeil Road, Florence Street, and Blair Street to provide residents with better access to adjoining businesses and downtown Round Rock. In compliance with Section…

Austin-area school districts offer free summer meals

Published on June 9, 2016 under CommunityImpact

Austin, Pflugerville and Round Rock ISDs are offering free meals to children younger than 18 to ensure students have access to nutritious food when school is out of session. RRISD’s Seamless Summer Option provides free,…

Four candidates file for Pflugerville’s Aug. 6 special election

Published on June 8, 2016 under CommunityImpact

Four candidates have filed for the August 6 special election to fill the unexpired term of Place 2 Council Member Brad Marshall. The candidates are Jeff Marsh, Jim McDonald, Victor Johnson and Victor To. The special…

WilCo EMS earns award, offers safety classes

Published on June 8, 2016 under CommunityImpact

Williamson County commissioners recognized Williamson County Emergency Medical Services on June 7 for receiving the American Heart Association Mission Lifeline Gold Award for the organization’s dedication to caring for heart attack patients in Williamson County. “Williamson County…