Monthly Archives: June 2017

Mere presence of smartphone reduces brainpower, according to The University of Texas study

The University of Texas released a study in April revealing that the presence of a smartphone hampers a person’s ability to focus. McCombs Assistant Professor Adrian Ward conducted the study, which involved nearly 800 smartphone users. Scientists have researched…continue reading

Pflugerville Community Development Corporation outlines new development projects in city since 2016

In a joint work session with the city of Pflugerville, the Pflugerville Community Development Corporation outlined where it has been and where it is going in the next year. Pflugerville Community Development Corporation Executive Director…continue reading

Two of the three highest-paid public university leaders are from Texas

Texas’ top public university administrators remain among the highest paid in the country, according to a nationwide survey released Wednesday. University of Texas System Chancellor Bill McRaven and Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp ranked second…continue reading

What should residents know about the Lower Colorado River Authority?

The Lower Colorado River Authority and the cities of Cedar Park and Leander have a relationship that extends beyond recent plans to create a transmission line down Hero Way and Ronald Reagan Boulevard. The Texas…continue reading

Central Texas officials urge safety when using fireworks

Travis County and Williamson County officials are urging caution to residents who will be using fireworks during the Fourth of July holiday. Fireworks can be dangerous when used improperly and can cause serious burns and…continue reading

Official: Zebra mussels found in Lake Travis, Highland Lakes for first time

Although first spotted in Texas lakes in 2009, zebra mussels were discovered for the first time in Lake Travis and the Highland Lakes on June 22, said Monica McGarrity, Aquatic Invasive Species team leader for…continue reading

Police seeking information on series of commercial burglaries

https://www.roundrocktexas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Car-Wash-Surveillance-Video.mp4 The Round Rock Police Department Criminal Investigations Division is seeking information regarding multiple commercial burglaries of car wash businesses in Round Rock, Pflugerville, and North Austin. It is believed that the same suspect is…continue reading

Senate Republicans halt health care overhaul as Cruz maintains opposition

WASHINGTON – After days of arm-twisting, Senate Republican leaders on Tuesday essentially conceded that they had not secured the votes to move forward on a massive overhaul of the American health care system and would…continue reading

Texas Association of Business chief identifies one major loss of regular session: Senate Bill 4

At Tuesday’s Round Rock Chamber Power Lunch, Texas Association of Business President Chris Wallace summarized the 85th legislative session as being the most anti-business and anti-economic development in years due to the filing of major…continue reading

Drainage charge may change for Austin residents beginning on July bills

Starting July 1, the city of Austin will update the impervious cover data used to calculate drainage charges assessed on residents’ utility bills. Austinites citywide may see an increase or decrease in their drainage bills,…continue reading