Category: RRnews

Round Rock communications team earns top state awards

L-R: Communications and Marketing Director Will Hampton, Digital Communications Coordinator Austin Ellington, Multimedia Specialist Ethan Lankford, Public Information Specialist Nicholas Olivier and Communications and Marketing Manager Sara Bustilloz The City of Round Rock received four…continue reading

Canine Corral to house dogs during construction

The Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter is moving dogs to a temporary shelter during construction and renovations that will improve its facilities. The temporary shelter, dubbed the “Canine Corral,” is located in the San Gabriel…continue reading

Play for All Park honored with the Chick-Fil-A True Inspiration Award

Play for All Park and the Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department was honored with the Chick-Fil-A True Inspiration Award (Southwest Region) for the recently expanded Play for All Park. Round Rock Parks and Recreation…continue reading

Ride free on CapMetro this week

CapMetro is offering free bus rides June 3-9 to kick off its Summer Service Splash promotions. Simply hop aboard any of CapMetro’s services this week and explore its recently expanded system at no cost! Rides…continue reading

Round Rock Police investigate suspicious death. Subject in custody.

The Round Rock Police Department is investigating a suspicious death. It appears to have been the result of family violence. A subject is in custody. At approximately 10 a.m. on June 4, officers responded to…continue reading

Train derails Monday morning

The Round Rock Fire Department responded to a train derailment along McNeil Road early Monday morning. Crews responded to the call at approximately 2:13 a.m. in the 4100 block of McNeil Road. The six responding…continue reading

Find your next favorite song on Freegal

Kick off summer with some new tunes from Freegal, a downloadable and streaming music service that you can access for free with your library card number. The service gives you access to more than 13 million…continue reading

Summer Reading registration opens June 1

Make plans to join in the fun during the 2018 Summer Reading Program! We’re hosting free fun activities plus reading challenges for babies, kids, teens, and adults. Registration opens on Friday, June 1. To participate, track…continue reading

Evening lane closures planned on Mays Street

Evening lane closures will take place along Mays Street between Old Settlers Boulevard and U.S. 79 starting May 29 as a contractor working for TxDOT resurfaces the road. The closures will take place from 9…continue reading

Last week to nominate a Local Legend

Nominations for the City of Round Rock’s 2018 Local Legend Awards are being accepted through June 1. The Local Legend Award program was established in 1990 to recognize individuals, families, businesses, groups, publications, and organizations that…continue reading