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How Austin ranked No. 1 in startup activity for a second straight year

Austin ranks No. 1 in an annual index of the top-performing metropolitan areas for entrepreneurial activity nationwide, according to the Kauffman Index of Startup Activity. Among the other metropolitan areas in the top 10 are…continue reading

Planning staff earns statewide recognition

The City Planning and Development Services Department was awarded the 2016 Certificate of Achievement for Planning Excellence from the American Planning Association’s Texas Chapter. The award recognizes the City’s commitment to professional planning by City administration,…continue reading

Police seek assistance identifying Chase Bank robbery suspect

At 1:44 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, Round Rock Police officers responded to a robbery at Chase Bank, 2711 La Frontera Blvd., Ste. 300. A female entered the bank, approached an employee and made a demand…continue reading

Pflugerville Mayor, Council Place 1 up for election

Two Pflugerville city positions are contested in the Nov. 8 election including Mayor and City Council Place 1. For Mayor: Phil Osars-Emia Victor Gonzales Brad Marshall For Council, Place 1: Doug Weiss Victor To The…continue reading

Round Rock proposes $0.425 per $100 valuation tax rate

The city of Round Rock proposed a maximum tax rate of $0.425 per $100 valuation for Fiscal Year 2016-17 and City Council approved a first reading of the rate and budget Aug. 25. The proposed rate…continue reading

Cap Metro considers proposed RR 620/RR 2222 bypass road for Four Points Park & Ride

To alleviate traffic congestion along RR 620 in western Travis County, Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority recommended constructing and maintaining a Park & Ride bus service facility in Four Points in its Connections 2025 plan, spokesperson Mariette Hummel…continue reading

Vote set for Monday on Austin Energy rate restructure

Austin Energy will reduce its revenue by $42 million to alter its rate structure and conclude a months-long public review of how the municipally-owned utility charges its customers. Austin City Council will vote Monday on whether to…continue reading

Leander ISD maintains tax rate, but bills will increase, board says

Homeowners in Leander ISD will pay the same tax rate of $1.51187 per $100 of property valuation in fiscal year 2016-17 as they paid in FY 2015-16, but because property values are higher, bills will…continue reading

Public can weigh in on ending Lone Star Rail

A regional transportation planning agency starts a series of public meetings in late August to allow residents to weigh in on removing the proposed Lone Star Rail District line from the agency’s 2040 long-range plan.…continue reading

5 things you should know about the Round Rock city council meeting Aug. 25

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