Monthly Archives: August 2016

Austin residents can weigh in on proposed $720M mobility bond during Aug. 11 council meeting

Austin City Council plans to have public comment Aug. 11 on the proposed $720 million mobility bond the city is considering for the Nov. 8 election. At its June 23 meeting, council approved moving forward…continue reading

ACC trustees approve proposed tax rate

Austin Community College trustees voted 8-0 to approve a proposed tax rate for fiscal year 2016-17 of 0.102 per $100 valuation at a meeting Aug. 1. The proposed property tax rate for the Austin Community…continue reading

NEW registration website coming to PARD

We’re making it easier to register with us! The Parks and Recreation registration website (RoundRockRecreation.com) will be offline for an upgrade starting at 6am Wednesday, August 3 through Monday, August 8. During this time, customers…continue reading

Funeral service, procession for slain Travis County sergeant set for Aug. 2

The Travis County Sheriff’s Office has announced the funeral services and procession for Sgt. Craig Hutchinson, who was killed while on duty at his home in Round Rock on July 25. Visitation for the 32-year…continue reading

4 things to know about the new campus carry law at Texas universities

Concealed handgun carry on public universities in Texas took effect Aug. 1. Universities in the Central Texas area have finalized their policies for implementing the state law, known as Senate Bill 11, which permits concealed…continue reading

Round Rock looks at aquatic center options

The city of Round Rock looked at options for an aquatics center that could be built in partnership with Round Rock ISD and the YMCA of Greater Williamson County on July 28. Counsilman Hunsaker, a…continue reading