Category: RRnews
Glaiser officially becomes Fire Department’s new Chief
Assistant Fire Chief Shane Glaiser, who has served in an interim capacity since Oct. 1, 2021, has been named Chief of the Round Rock Fire Department. The department’s top position became available upon Fire Chief Robert Isbell’s departure in fall 2021. “Shane…continue readingCitizens Police Academy accepting applicants for upcoming session
The Round Rock Police Department is conducting open enrollment for the Citizens Police Academy, a 12-week educational opportunity that gives participants a behind the scenes look at the many functions of the police department. The Citizens Police Academy…continue readingCity Council votes to lower wastewater rates on first reading
The Round Rock City Council unanimously voted Jan. 13 to move forward with a plan to lower wastewater rates and maintain current water rates for residential customers over the next three years. Wastewater volume rates, which are charged for…continue readingLibrary announces Business Plan Competition
Do you have an entrepreneurial dream? The Round Rock Public Library is delighted to announce a Business Plan Competition for Round Rock-based startup entrepreneurs. The final six individuals or teams will present their business plans to a…continue reading City moves forward with plans to replace playgrounds at two local parks
Round Rock City Council approved Thursday, Jan. 13, the purchase of new playground equipment for the replacement of existing structures at Kinningham Park and Buck Egger Park later this year. Contracts with We Build Fun,…continue reading MLK Walk and Celebration postponed
The MLK Walk and Celebration scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 15 in Round Rock has been postponed due to COVID-19. The Round Rock Black History Organization is organizing the event with participation from the Round Rock Independent School District and…continue readingLimited book drop access, continued road closures
The new library building construction is underway. As the project progresses, there will be temporary road closures which may affect library services. We will continue to provide updates on our website and social media channels.…continue reading ARPA Grant funds expanded Holds Lockers, tech and language learning, and DEI consultant.
Thanks to grant funding, Round Rock Public Library will expand the wildly popular outdoor hold lockers, add two new subscription services, and hire a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion consultant. These projects will offer increased access…continue readingA Toast to Our Past: Williamson Co. and the Wild, Wild West
7 p.m. January 25 at Williamson Co. Courthouse District Court Room, 710 S. Main, Georgetown The Williamson County Historical Commission Cemetery Volunteers presents “A Toast to Our Past: Williamson County and the Wild, Wild West”…continue readingShow your support for the library by becoming a Friend
Bring your favorite hot beverage and connect with the Friends of the Round Rock Public Library at a Virtual Tea Party, from 1 to 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 22. Make new friends while supporting the…continue reading