Category: RRnews
Round Rock Fire uses new technology to better equip crews during fires
The City of Round Rock recently installed a Firefighter Air Replenishment System (FARS) at its state-of-the-art Public Safety Training Center so firefighters can train on this new technology, which was recently deployed at Kalahari Resort and Conventions. “This…continue reading Round Rock wins eight national awards for communications
The City of Round Rock took home eight awards for communications and marketing last week at the City-County Communications and Marketing Association (3CMA) annual conference in St. Louis, Mo. Round Rock received three first place…continue reading Round Rock ranks among Best Places to Live
Round Rock ranks as the 25th Best Place Live in the United States, according to Money’s Best Places to Live ranking for 2021-2022. Here’s what the publication had to say about why Round Rock made the…continue reading US 79 traffic signal work scheduled Sept. 15-16
City crews will perform traffic signal work at various intersections along US 79 on Sept. 15 and 16. Red Bud Lane at US 79Traffic signals dark from 9-10 a.m. Wed., Sept. 15RRPD will provide traffic…continue readingUniversity Boulevard lane closure scheduled Sept. 13-17
The southernmost lane of University Boulevard between Sunrise Road and Orion Street will be closed from 9 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 13 through 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 17. During the closure, crews will construct…continue readingCity earns budget award for 24th consecutive year
The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) announced the City of Round Rock has received the GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. This marks the 24th consecutive year the City of Round Rock has earned this honor. The award represents a significant…continue readingRevised city population estimates released
The City of Round Rock produces monthly population estimates based on housing units, occupancy, and household size using the most recent decennial Census as a baseline. The decennial Census is a 100% count of all…continue readingCity Council approves street maintenance contract for South Creek, Round Rock West subdivisions
Round Rock City Council approved a contract at its Sept. 9 meeting that will improve the state of specific streets within the South Creek and Round Rock West subdivisions. The $4.9 million contract with Alpha Paving will provide…continue reading Round Rock Fire Chief announces upcoming departure
Fire Chief Robert Isbell has announced he will soon be leaving Round Rock to lead the Stephenville Fire Department. Isbell has guided the Round Rock Fire Department through approximately five years of rapid growth, which saw the opening of multiple fire stations and the City’s state-of-the-art Public…continue reading