Income-restricted apartments coming to Round Rock
Apartment hunters may soon have another option when shopping for an affordable place to rent in Round Rock. The Round Rock City Council passed a resolution of non-objection last week allowing Pedcor, the developer of…continue readingAustin area sees unemployment drop as Texas adds 13,700 jobs
Texas’s economy added an estimated 13,700 nonfarm jobs in October, indicating a less than 1 percent increase from September, according to the latest Texas Workforce Commission report. Nonfarm jobs increased by 207,500 statewide, or 1.7 percent…continue readingDesign of Toll 183A extension in Leander kicks off
The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority approved a $1.2 million work authorization Wednesday to start designing the Toll 183A extension from Hero Way in Leander to SH 29 near Liberty Hill. The 5.5-mile extension would include three…continue readingNew Mayor Victor Gonzales starts his job in Pflugerville
There’s a new mayor in Pflugerville for the first time since May 2007. Victor Gonzales took the oath of office after he was introduced by the outgoing mayor and Pflugerville businessman Jeff Coleman, who is…continue readingPecan 130 Business Park in Pflugerville fully occupied nearly two years ahead of schedule
The Pflugerville Community Development Corp. announced Tuesday that two buildings at Pecan 130 Business Park are now fully occupied by businesses that brought more than 230 direct jobs to the city. Filling the combined 240,000…continue readingHere’s who could be the next member of Central Health’s board of managers
Abigail Aiken, an assistant professor at the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas, could become the next member of the board of managers for Central Health, Travis County’s health care district.…continue readingIKEA planning new San Antonio-area furniture store
Furniture retailer IKEA announced today plans to open a 289,000-square-foot store in Live Oak on the northern edge of San Antonio by summer 2019. The store will be the company’s fifth Texas location and will employ…continue readingAvoid this portion of Lakeline Boulevard in Leander until December 16
Leander drivers should seek an alternate route to the northernmost portion of Lakeline Boulevard leading up to Old FM 2243 during the next few weeks. As part of the Old 2243 construction project, where the city…continue readingPlay for All Park expansion draws $183,000 in donations
The Play for All Foundation and City of Round Rock announced Nov. 16 substantial donations being made to the Play for All Park Expansion on Wednesday, Nov. 16. The Nyle Maxwell family of dealerships, Nolan Ryan Foundation…continue reading Family holiday concert with Joe McDermott
Special guest Joe McDemott and Round Rock Public Library will celebrate Christmas Family Night with a holiday concert on Friday, December 2, 2016. Join us for a free and all ages musical show in Meeting Room C. There will be three identical, 20 minute performances: 7 pm, 7:45…continue reading