April marks the release of property appraisals by Williamson County. The release indicated a rise in property valuation of roughly 8 percent, although as Williamson County Appraisal District Chief Alvin Lankford pointed out, this valuation…continue reading
Travis County property appraisals for 2017 are in, and taxable property values increased from $155 billion to $180 billion, a 16 percent climb from 2016, according to preliminary information released this week from the Travis…continue reading
The new top brass of the Hutto Police Department will be sworn in at 6 p.m. Thursday. Byron Frankland will become the new chief, and Paul Hall will become assistant chief. The community is invited…continue reading
The Round Rock Fire Department was dispatched at 7:59 p.m. Tuesday to a reported fully involved house fire in the 1600 block of Chisholm Trail. Upon arrival firefighters saw heavy fire and heavy smoke showing approximately…continue reading
At 7:05 p.m. on Thursday, Round Rock Express players will break out the bats, suit up and take to the field for the first time in the 2017 baseball season. Dell Diamond will feature the…continue reading
Changes to city flood plain maps will soon go public in Round Rock, prompted by the once-a-decade massive overhaul to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s maps. Williamson County residents can check to see if their…continue reading
Updated April 5 at 7:04 p.m. to clarify information regarding the proposed indoor aquatics center in north Round Rock. Voters in Round Rock ISD will decide May 6 whether the district can increase its tax…continue reading
With its oceanscape mural, beach-themed tabletops and sand-colored floors, Dan Balderas’ newest Round Rock restaurant aims to provide a type of seafood oasis in an area inundated with steak and burger eateries, he said. “Last…continue reading
With one foot still firmly planted in their Pflugerville feed store, the owners of Gaddy’s Feed are exploring new ways to update their business, which has been in operation since 1973. The family-owned store, which…continue reading
Members of the Texas Legislature once again took aim at institutions of higher education’s budgets via a bill that would limit the ability for a university to set and raise their own tuition. Senate Bill 19,…continue reading