Category: RRnews

City offices closed for Labor Day

City offices, including the Library, Clay Madsen Recreation Center, Municipal Court, Baca Center and Utility Billing Office will be closed Monday, Sept. 4, for the Labor Day holiday. Utility bills and court-related fines can be paid online. Trash and recycling pickup will occur…continue reading

Intake for Site Development, Subdivision Improvement, and associated submittals moving to the 2nd floor

Beginning September 5, the Planning and Development Services divisions will utilize a single intake counter on the second floor for submittals and customer walk-ins.  All staff will be available through the Planning and Development Services…continue reading

City Council approves budget, tax rate on first reading vote

The Round Rock City Council approved Thursday, Aug. 24, its first reading vote on the fiscal 2018 budget and tax rate. There will also be public hearings on both the budget and tax rate at the meeting.…continue reading

Round Rock Library receives national recognition

The City of Round Rock Library is joining a nationwide network of children’s librarians who embrace the fact that literacy begins at birth, and libraries can help build healthy communities by nourishing healthy families Kathleen…continue reading

City crews on standby as severe weather approaches

Although there is still uncertainty regarding the exact track of Hurricane Harvey, severe weather could impact our area starting late Friday, Aug. 25, continuing into the weekend and beyond. The primary threats include heavy rain,…continue reading

Rock’N River Water Park wins Aquatics International Magazine award

Rock’N River Water Park has been featured in Aquatics International Magazine as a Dream Design award winner for 2017. Hit the link below to read the entire article. Aquatics International Magazine August 2017 addition The post…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

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

McNeil Road closed east of IH-35

The Southwest Downtown Phase 5B project has necessitated several road closures, effective immediately. McNeil Road east of IH-35, and portions of South Blair Street and W. Bagdad Avenue will be closed for the duration of…continue reading