Category: CommunityImpact

Round Rock moves forward on townhome project

The city of Round Rock approved a memorandum of understanding June 9 with Urban Intownhomes to build 82 townhouses on the former Builders Gypsum Supply property downtown. According to a presentation given by Round Rock Planning Director…continue reading

Lakes to reopen to boat traffic June 10

Lake Travis, Lake Marble Falls, Inks Lake and Lake LBJ will reopen to recreational boating June 10 at noon, LCRA officials stated in a news release. “The level of Lake Travis is continuing to fall,…continue reading

Austin-area school districts offer free summer meals

Austin, Pflugerville and Round Rock ISDs are offering free meals to children younger than 18 to ensure students have access to nutritious food when school is out of session. RRISD’s Seamless Summer Option provides free,…continue reading

Four candidates file for Pflugerville’s Aug. 6 special election

Four candidates have filed for the August 6 special election to fill the unexpired term of Place 2 Council Member Brad Marshall. The candidates are Jeff Marsh, Jim McDonald, Victor Johnson and Victor To. The special…continue reading

WilCo EMS earns award, offers safety classes

Williamson County commissioners recognized Williamson County Emergency Medical Services on June 7 for receiving the American Heart Association Mission Lifeline Gold Award for the organization’s dedication to caring for heart attack patients in Williamson County. “Williamson County…continue reading

CAMPO board members at odds over subregional study

Elected officials who sit on the policy board for the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization are at odds on how to proceed with studying mobility issues in the western portion of the agency. Will Conley, CAMPO policy board…continue reading

Round Rock’s David Coatney to head Dallas Fire-Rescue

The city of Dallas announced June 6 it has hired Round Rock Fire Chief David Coatney to be chief of its fire-rescue department. “David Coatney’s leadership for the Round Rock Fire Department has been phenomenal…continue reading

Round Rock ISD brings books to students

Research shows reading is the most influential factor in summer learning, and summer reading is the most difficult for children with limited access to libraries and transportation, said Ami Uselman, Round Rock ISD director of library…continue reading

CAMPO to decide fate of Lone Star Rail project in August

In August the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization is scheduled to vote on whether to continue an environmental study of possible commuter rail routes between San Antonio and Georgetown. Lone Star Rail District has been…continue reading

Pflugerville ISD names principals for Northwest and Windermere elementary schools

The Pflugerville ISD board of trustees named Nathan Steenport and Kate Shaum as the new principals for Northwest Elementary School and Windermere Elementary School, respectively, according to a release issued by the district. The release states…continue reading