Category: RRnews

City wins three national awards for video production

The City won three awards Sept. 7 at the City-County Communications and Marketing Association (3CMA) annual conference in Anaheim, Calif. Round Rock won two first place awards and one second place in the Savvy Awards…continue reading

Help the Play for All Park Expansion get a $75k grant from the Chick-fil-A Foundation

The Play for All Park Expansion in Round Rock is a finalist in the Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards. Central Texas residents and their families nationwide are encouraged to help secure a $75,000 grant for the…continue reading

​No injuries in Round Rock house fire

At 11:06 p.m. Wednesday, Sep. 6, the Round Rock Fire Department received report of a structure fire at 104 Snowdrift Trail. The first Fire Department units arrived at 11:13 p.m. to find smoke coming from attic space and back porch area of…continue reading

Transportation Master Plan update presented to City Council

City of Round Rock transportation department director Gary Hudder presented a Transportation Master Plan update to the City Council at a special called meeting on August 31. The City hired HDR to assist in updating…continue reading

City offices closed for Labor Day

City offices, including the Library, Clay Madsen Recreation Center, Municipal Court, Baca Center and Utility Billing Office will be closed Monday, Sept. 4, for the Labor Day holiday. Utility bills and court-related fines can be paid online. Trash and recycling pickup will occur…continue reading

Intake for Site Development, Subdivision Improvement, and associated submittals moving to the 2nd floor

Beginning September 5, the Planning and Development Services divisions will utilize a single intake counter on the second floor for submittals and customer walk-ins.  All staff will be available through the Planning and Development Services…continue reading

City Council approves budget, tax rate on first reading vote

The Round Rock City Council approved Thursday, Aug. 24, its first reading vote on the fiscal 2018 budget and tax rate. There will also be public hearings on both the budget and tax rate at the meeting.…continue reading

Round Rock Library receives national recognition

The City of Round Rock Library is joining a nationwide network of children’s librarians who embrace the fact that literacy begins at birth, and libraries can help build healthy communities by nourishing healthy families Kathleen…continue reading

City crews on standby as severe weather approaches

Although there is still uncertainty regarding the exact track of Hurricane Harvey, severe weather could impact our area starting late Friday, Aug. 25, continuing into the weekend and beyond. The primary threats include heavy rain,…continue reading

Rock’N River Water Park wins Aquatics International Magazine award

Rock’N River Water Park has been featured in Aquatics International Magazine as a Dream Design award winner for 2017. Hit the link below to read the entire article. Aquatics International Magazine August 2017 addition The post…continue reading