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UPS to build new package distribution facility in Round Rock

UPS will build a new package distribution and warehouse facility in Round Rock following an economic development deal approved by City Council May 12. The council approved an economic development agreement with United Parcel Service Inc.,…continue reading

Central Texas blood supply could be impacted by Zika virus

The Blood Center of Central Texas and pest control company ABC Home and Commercial Services announced the Bite Back! campaign May 11 to prevent mosquito-borne cases of the Zika virus in the area and inform residents…continue reading

St. David’s emergency center, eventual hospital coming to Leander

St. David’s HealthCare has acquired 52 acres of land in Leander to build a freestanding emergency department by 2017 and a future full-service hospital, St. David’s announced May 12. The facility will be built on…continue reading

Hutto City Council approves first Water Master Plan

Hutto City Council members adopted the city’s first Water Master Plan proposal May 5. The project evaluated existing water supply conditions and offered suggestions for managing future water supply needs based on expected growth rates.…continue reading

Austin man charged with aggravated assault

At approximately 8:10 a.m. Wednesday, May 11, Round Rock Police officers responded to the 3000 block of Joe DiMaggio Boulevard, in reference to an assault in progress call where a female reported her ex-boyfriend had attacked…continue reading

St. David’s to purchase Forest Park Medical Center Austin for $115M

A bankruptcy court is scheduled May 13 to approve the sale of Forest Park Medical Center Austin for $115 million to Hospital Corporation of America, which owns St. David’s HealthCare. “After a fairly invested bidding…continue reading

Local Legend Award nominations due June 17

Nominations for the City of Round Rock’s 2016 Local Legend Awards are being accepted through June 17. The Local Legend Award program was established in 1990 to recognize individuals, families, businesses, groups, publications, and organizations…continue reading

Pflugerville Council approves funding proposal for animal shelter improvements

The Pflugerville City Council approved approximately $2 million for construction and expansion to the Pflugerville Animal Shelter at their May 10 meeting. The preliminary designs presented to Council by Assistant City Manager Trey Fletcher outlined…continue reading

WilCo votes to intervene in proposed LCRA lines

The Williamson County Commissioners voted to step in as an intervener during a meeting Tuesday over possible transmission lines from Round Rock to Leander that were proposed by the Lower Colorado River Authority. The LCRA…continue reading

Families celebrate motherhood at Dia de las Madres in Round Rock

The Williamson County Hispanic Heritage Committee, Univision 62 Austin, Round Rock Ballet Folkorico and the city of Round Rock hosted this mother’s day event in downtown Round Rock. Mothers and their families were invited to…continue reading