Round Rock City Offices Closed, Services With Altered Schedules For Thanksgiving

From Nov. 24-25, city offices, the library, Clay Madsen Recreation Center, Allen R. Baca Center, courts and utility billing all closed.

Affordable Housing Development, Various City Contracts On Tap For Upcoming Round Rock City Council Meeting

Council members scheduled to discuss resolution authorizing the mayor to launch creation of Shadow Ridge Apartments affordable housing.

Round Rock Schedules Public Hearing On Proposed Land Annexation

Annexation of Gattis School Road/Westview Drive would add more than 36 acres of land to the city.

Williamson County Voters Will Cast Ballots For More Than Just Presidential Race

There are several seats for which registered voters will cast their ballots, including congressional seats and judge positions.

Williamson County Closes $1.8M Financing For Pair Of Environmentally Conscious Projects

Lakeline Mall in Cedar Park and Round Rock Premium Outlets are first two Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) completed projects.

New Multi-Family Development In Round Rock To Feature Townhouses

City council members approved the annexation and rezoning of 27 acres of land to make the project possible.

Williamson County Purchasing Department Earns Accolades

For the 17th straight year, the unit garners the prestigious Achievement of Excellence in Public Procurement award.

Round Rock Communications Department Earns Awards For Its Messaging

The city took home seven at the City-County Communications and Marketing Association gathering earlier this month.

Williamson County Runs Out Of Marriage Licenses Due To Ordering Snafu

Somehow, the supplier never got the longstanding order. But those needing licenses can get them at Travis County just a short drive away.

Williamson County Cuts Tax Rate By 1/2-Cent, But Homeowners Still Will See $7.40 Monthly Hike

The increase is due to soaring home values of more than 9 percent amid fast-growing region, county officials explained.

Round Rock Council Votes For FY17 Budget Calling For Property Tax Rate Increase

Budget calls for taxes of just over 42 cents per $100 valuation on average, a three-cent increase from last fiscal year.

Williamson County Saves Nearly $6 Via Debt Service Refunds

Savings derived after county refunds more than $39 million in debt service, county officials said.

State Grant Award For Round Rock Women's Clinic Draws Questions

Heidi Group was given $1.6 million as part of the 'Healthy Texas Women' program but its long-held anti-abortion record draws critics' ire.

Round Rock City Officials Studying Feasibility Of Building Natatorium Costing Upwards Of $30M

The indoor swimming facility might be a ballot item on an upcoming bond election.

Commissioners Continue To Hammer Out Williamson County Budget

$172 million proposed budget includes recommended 2 percent pay increase for law enforcement as well as automatic tenure-tied pay hikes.

Williamson County Tax Offices Closed For Staff Training Next Week

The county's four tax assessor/collector's offices will open on a rotating schedule to accommodate training of county workers.

Williamson County Officials Accept Nearly Half-A-Million Dollars From Feds For Flood-Related Repairs

The money will be be used to repair roads, bridges, culverts, parks and trails.

Lawsuit Seeks Removal Of Williamson County DA From Office

This marks the second call for Jana Duty to step down stemming from violation of a gag order that earned her probation from State Bar.

Round Rock Garners Multiple Awards For Its Communications Efforts

Awards at the recent Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers ceremony include five first-place honors.

Williamson County Commissioners Appoint Laura Barker Judge For County Court-At-Law #2

She won't face a Democratic challenger in November, so she'll be sworn into office June 17.

Williamson County Officials Continue Hammering Out 2016-17 Budget

One of the bigger asks is $26 million from outgoing Sheriff James Wilson for jail operations, including hiring 11 more jailers.

Business Leaders Demand Williamson County DA's Resignation 'By Sunset Friday'

The move comes after Jana Duty was placed on an 18-month probation for professional misconduct related to a murder trial.

Williamson County DA Suspended From Practicing Law For 18 Months

Jana Duty violated a gag order in murder trial by reaching out to the Austin American-Statesman newspaper defending her actions in the case.

BMX Bike Riders Want Round Rock To Not Ban Them At Skate Park

Riders say it's tantamount to segregation to ban them and still allow skateboarders.

Round Rock City Council Approves Contract For New Road Leading To Dell Diamond

The existing main artery leading to the baseball venue, U.S. 79, gets quite congested on game days.

Laura Barker Wins County Court-at-Law No. 2 Runoff Election

Not all votes were in Tuesday night, but Barker had commanding lead over opponent Warren Oliver Waterman, all but ensuring victory.

Round Rock Refinances Debt, Set To Reap $7.5 Million In Savings

The refinancing comes after an upgrade to the city's outstanding debt to AA+ by Standard & Poors ratings house.

Williamson County Voters To Decide On Three Key Races

The May 24 runoff elections will decide who wins a county commissioner and judge and a Texas Railroad Commissioner.

Trial Set For September In Lawsuit Against Williamson County

A candidate for a constable's position alleges he was asked improper questions during his interview for the vacant slot in 2013.

Round Rock, Williamson County Agree To Share Flood Control Costs

The targeted flood mitigation area centers on the east side of the city, near flood-prone Oak Bluff Estates and Greenfield subdivisions

Upcoming Round Rock Council Meeting Focused On Municipal Growth

Single-family home development and financial incentives to lure more businesses are among the items to be discussed this week.

Round Rock Council Poised To Annex 20 More Acres For Housing

The area considered for annexation is

Round Rock City Leaders Decry Proposed Starbucks Site

They worry about traffic congestion as caffeine junkies get their morning fix.

Round Rock Officials Outline Requirements For Garage Conversions

People are allowed to transform garages into separate living units, but there are some major requirements before that can happen.

Council To Consider Banning Truck Traffic, Authorizing $75K For Shelter

The next regular city council meeting is scheduled Feb. 25, and will begin at 7 p.m.

Council Sets Aside $18.4M For Various Improvements Projects

Priority project run the gamut, from road improvements to traffic signal enhancements.

City Officials Mull Plan To Upgrade Dell Diamond Sound System

Officials will vote on whether to spend up to $850,000 on stadium upgrades to boost attendance at the venue.

Dug-Up Streets, Chunks Of Errant Concrete Become The Norm In Eagle Ridge

City says replacing aging pipe is critical because of water leaks.

Well-Known Civic Leader Announces City Council Bid

Rene Flores is poised to run for the Place 2 council seat.

City Documents Yield Reason For Red-Light Cameras' End

Of the more than $2.5 million in ticket revenue, city got to keep a tiny fraction.