Monthly Archives: August 2017

Developer pitches $1.2B Pflugerville project, The Pecan District

Pflugerville City Council agreed to seek more information regarding a proposed $1.2 billion development called The Pecan District. The developer-owned 45-acre property is at the southwest corner of West Pecan Street and Heatherwilde Boulevard. As…continue reading

Fall Biz.ability class schedule announced

The Round Rock Public Library and the Austin SCORE will offer a series of free workshops for small business owners (or those who are interested in starting their own business) on Fridays, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., September 8 through…continue reading

Williamson County burn ban now in effect

Williamson County Commissioners Court on Tuesday issued a burn ban prohibiting outdoor flames outside of containers, according to a statement from the county. The ban may last up to 90 days but could be lifted by…continue reading

Queso festivals, a tennis tournament and free music: 6 things to do in Round Rock, Pflugerville and Hutto Aug. 25-27

With the promise of cooler weather comes more ways to spend time outside. Here are 6 ways to spend your weekend. Friday, Aug. 25-Sunday, Aug. 27: Ladies’ Singles Tennis Tournament The city of Pflugerville is…continue reading

Homes sales in Cedar Park and Leander decreased year-over-year in July

Homes sales in Cedar Park and Leander decreased 0.8 percent year-over-year in July, and the median price of a sold home fell 4.5 percent to $291,273, according to the July 2017 Central Texas Housing Market Report…continue reading

Cedar Park, Leander work to expand trails throughout both cities

Whether it be a trail that snakes through trees in a park or a walking path along a highway, the presence of hiking paths continues to increase in Leander and Cedar Park communities, and some…continue reading

With rising senior population, housing remains key issue in Cedar Park and Leander

For older residents seeking affordable senior housing in Cedar Park or Leander, potential options often include specialized health care options or long waitlists. One of those options is Leander Station Senior Village, which offers senior…continue reading

Updates on transportation projects in Cedar Park and Leander this August

Recent Updates 4. Leander road rehabilitation Repavement and spot repairs on five Leander roads was completed July 28. The roads that received improvements were: Bagdad Road from Old Bagdad Road to Blueline Drive, Glass Drive…continue reading

Overnight fire damages Tio Dan Puffy Tacos

Round Rock firefighters responded to a fire at Tio Dan Puffy Tacos, 405 Round Rock Ave., at 10:45 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19. No one was injured in the fire. Total damage is estimated at $250,000.…continue reading

End of summer pool hours announced

The City of Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department is preparing for the end of the summer. Beginning this week, Rock N River Water Park (800 Harrell Parkway) and Micki Krebsbach Pool (301 Deepwood Dr)…continue reading