Category: RRnews

Ground Breaking Ceremony OSP Multipurpose Field & Soccer Complex

The Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department, City Council and the Convention and Visitors Bureau will host a Ground Breaking Ceremony officially kicking off the construction process for the Multipurpose Field Complex & Soccer Complex…continue reading

January 2016 population estimate: 106,269

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 January…continue reading

2015 Tax Year Forms not at the Library — yet

Each year, the IRS reduces the tax forms and booklets it sends libraries. We have not received any forms yet. We will post forms here as soon as we receive them. So, check back often.…continue reading

2015 Tax Year Forms at the Library

Each year, the IRS reduces the tax forms and booklets it sends libraries. We have not received any forms yet. We will post forms here as soon as we receive them. So, check back often.…continue reading

Open Carry law goes into effect on Jan. 1

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ug8XyD5yAsM?feature=oembed&w=640&h=360] A new state law allowing a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry a holstered handgun goes into effect on Jan. 1. The Police have created an Open Carry informational page…continue reading

New report ranks Round Rock as No. 21 safest city in America

Round Round ranks as the No. 21 safest city in America, according to a recent report. 24/7 Wall St. reviewed violent crime rates in major U.S. cities from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) most…continue reading

City to end red light camera program on Dec. 31

The City’s red light camera program will come to an end on Dec. 31. The City Council voted in October to end the City’s contract with RedFlex, the red light camera program provider. The City…continue reading

Holiday closure, solid waste pickup schedules

City offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, Dec. 24-25, for the Christmas holiday, and Friday, Jan. 1, for the New Year’s holiday. Trash and recycling pickup will be moved from Friday to Saturday for both…continue reading

Library selects ByWater Solutions’ Koha Support

The Round Rock Public Library has selected Koha open-source Integrated Library System (ILS) to replace the SirsiDynix Horizon system. ByWater Solutions, an open source community contributor and America’s forefront provider of Koha support, will provide…continue reading

Police partner with local agencies to host Texas Open Carry law public meeting on Dec. 21

With the new Texas Open Carry law going into effect Jan. 1, Round Rock Police have partnered with the Georgetown Police Department and the Williamson County Attorney’s Office to host an informational public meeting at 7…continue reading