Category: News

New office building moves ahead on Parmer Lane

Developers of Parmer Ranch Trails, a mixed-use project coming southwest of the intersection of Parmer Lane and Ranch Trails Court, are accelerating plans for the office portion of the project. The post New office building…continue reading

IMPACT ROUNDUP: Escape room, dog day care and bridal shop now open

Since the beginning of November, several new businesses have opened in the Austin, Cedar Park and Leander areas, including pet grooming and boarding facilities, an auto shop and an escape room in which attendees must…continue reading

New report ranks Round Rock as No. 21 safest city in America

Round Round ranks as the No. 21 safest city in America, according to a recent report. 24/7 Wall St. reviewed violent crime rates in major U.S. cities from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) most…continue reading

City to end red light camera program on Dec. 31

The City’s red light camera program will come to an end on Dec. 31. The City Council voted in October to end the City’s contract with RedFlex, the red light camera program provider. The City…continue reading

Hutto City Council meeting recap

At Hutto City Council’s last regular meeting of 2015, the governing body made several decisions regarding city parks, residential development and city services. Parks masterplan and city dog park On Dec. 17, Hutto City Council…continue reading

RRISD names elementary school after local historic figure

Round Rock ISD’s newest elementary school will be named in honor of former principal, coach, teacher and bus driver Joe Lee Johnson, who worked for RRISD from 1950-1986, according to the district. RRISD board of…continue reading

RRISD names newest elementary school after local historic figure

Round Rock ISD’s newest elementary school will be named in honor of former principal, coach, teacher and bus driver Joe Lee Johnson, who worked for RRISD from 1950-1986, according to the district. RRISD board of…continue reading

Council rezones for retail at Ronald Reagan Blvd., SH 29

On Dec. 17, Leander City Council approved a concept plan and rezoning for a proposed retail center, located southeast of the intersection of Ronald Reagan Boulevard and SH 29. The post Council rezones for retail…continue reading

HVAC company relocates to Round Rock, promises nearly 400 jobs

On Dec. 17, Round Rock City Council approved an economic development agreement with Airco Mechanical, an Austin-based heating, ventilation and air conditioning service provider in the process of relocating its headquarters to Round Rock. A…continue reading

Holiday closure, solid waste pickup schedules

City offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, Dec. 24-25, for the Christmas holiday, and Friday, Jan. 1, for the New Year’s holiday. Trash and recycling pickup will be moved from Friday to Saturday for both…continue reading