Much like a savings account in any Texas household, the statehouse has its own account in which lawmakers store money for future rainy days—thus, the “Rainy Day Fund” was established. Officially called the Texas Economic…continue reading
Oh say can you sing?! Each season, the Round Rock Express audition numerous individuals and groups to perform the Star Spangled Banner during their 71 home game dates. This year, auditions are being held in the United Heritage…continue reading
Residential property taxes are due Jan. 31 in both Travis and Williamson counties. If you still need to pay, here is what you need to know. Ways to Pay Online Travis County residents can pay…continue reading
Roberta Carnes, a resident of retirement community Longhorn Village in Steiner Ranch, said she chose to spend Wednesday evening at a local community-wide meeting focused on transportation to hopefully hear a proposed solution to the…continue reading
The city of Cedar Park and Williamson County cut the ribbon Thursday afternoon on the extension of Little Elm Trail, which now provides an additional east-west route to relieve congestion on Cypress Creek Road. The…continue reading
The Round Rock ISD board of trustees on Thursday voted for, then rescinded, a decision to postpone discussion on what to do about its open Place 4 seat that was vacated by Trustee Terri Romere…continue reading
The Round Rock City Council voted 7-0 on Thursday, Jan. 26, on an economic development agreement for a full-service hotel with meeting space near Bass Pro Shops. Stonemill Hospitality LLC will invest a minimum of $20…continue reading
Austin Animal Center, the municipal animal shelter, has helped extend the city’s status as a no-kill community, according to the animal services office’s 2016 annual report. In a Jan. 11 memo to Austin City Council, Tawny…continue reading
The Round Rock City Council showed its appreciation for City Manager Laurie Hadley by increasing her salary Thursday night. An increase of $10,000 and a one-time payment of $5,000 were unanimously passed by the council…continue reading
A Round Rock ISD citizen bond committee has recommended a $530.1 million bond package be put before voters in May in the form of either two or three separate ballot propositions, according to a presentation given Thursday…continue reading