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Union Pacific Railroad to close crossings for repairs, maintenance
Union Pacific Railroad (UP) will be performing rail and track maintenance to the mainline that travels through Round Rock in coming weeks, Along with replacing ties and sections of track, UP will be replacing the…continue readingCity applies for permit to remove historic building for RM 620 project
The City has submitted an application to the Historic Preservation Commission for permission to dismantle a historic structure that sits in the path of planned improvements to RM 620 west of IH 35. The Commission will review…continue readingCity Council cancels May 7 election
Because only one candidate filed for each seat up for election this year, the City Council voted to cancel the May 7 election. Rene Flores, a former Planning and Zoning Commission member, was the only…continue readingSections of Old Settlers Park to undergo revitalization starting March 7
Beginning Monday, March 7, several locations in Old Settlers Park will undergo revitalization to improve our already amazing premiere park. The areas around Joanne Land Playground and Lakeview Pavilion will all undergo ADA improvements. Additionally,…continue readingMarch 2016 population estimate: 106,462
The Planning and Development Services Department generates monthly population estimates and future population projections based on recent development activity. These estimates are adjusted every ten years as decennial Census figures are released. As of March 2016,…continue readingParks Department to host Trails Open House on March 9
Round Rock residents are invited to attend a Trails Open House hosted by the Parks and Recreation Department from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, at the Baca Center Grand Room. Residents will be able…continue readingNew garage conversion ordinance
An ordinance adopted by City Council in January now allows for the conversion of garages into additional living space. We receive numerous inquiries from homeowners who are interested in converting their garages. The City requires…continue readingRound Rock to participate in Great Texas Warrant Roundup
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MdyIdFp5RY?feature=oembed&w=640&h=360] Beginning March 5, the Round Rock Police Department will join more than 300 law enforcement agencies across Texas to concentrate their efforts during the Great Texas Warrant Roundup. The roundup is designed to target…continue readingPolice Seek Assistance Identifying Prosperity Bank Robbery Suspect
On Tuesday, February 23, at 10:27 a.m., officers responded to a robbery at the Prosperity Bank located at 3434 E. Palm Valley Blvd. A white male suspect entered the bank, displayed a weapon and demanded…continue reading