Hutto Police Chief to serve as interim chief for HISD police department

Hutto ISD board of trustees approved an item Aug. 11 giving superintendent Doug Killian authority to negotiate a contract to make Hutto Police Chief Earl Morrison the interim chief of HISD’s police department. HISD established…continue reading

Council approves changes to WilCo Regional Animal Shelter

Williamson County Animal Shelter will soon see changes in infrastructure now that the Round Rock City Council approved an amendment to the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter Interlocal Agreement. The amendment distributes ownership among Williamson County…continue reading

$720M mobility bond on its way to November ballot

[View the story "$720M mobility bond on its way to November ballot" on Storify] The post $720M mobility bond on its way to November ballot appeared first on Community Impact Newspaper. Source: Community Impact- Cedar…continue reading

Hutto ISD proposes slightly decreased tax rate for FY 2016-17

Hutto ISD set a proposed property tax rate of $1.6655 per $100 valuation at the Aug. 11 meeting to fund a $70.2 million budget. The rate is a slight decrease from the previous year’s rate…continue reading

Kutz4Kidz set for Sunday, Aug. 14

Dream Big presents Kutz4Kidz, in partnership with the Round Rock Police Department, Round Rock ISD and Round Rock ISD Partnership in Education (PIE) Foundation. With the help of volunteer barbers and hair stylists, kids get…continue reading

San Gabriel River Brewery in Liberty Hill celebrates grand opening Aug. 26-27

The San Gabriel River Brewery will celebrate its grand opening Aug. 26-27 at 500 Chaparral Drive in Liberty Hill. Patrick Peck and his brother, John, opened the brewery, which is located on a 7-acre property…continue reading

Proposed housing near Garey Park raises concerns from neighbors

Leander City Council is considering rezoning 183 acres for a residential community next to Garey Park in Georgetown, and several Georgetown homeowners in nearby neighborhoods expressed concern over the development during an Aug. 4 meeting.…continue reading

Event to provide free school supplies, haircuts and more for Round Rock ISD students

Round Rock ISD, the Round Rock Police Department and the Round Rock ISD Partners in Education Foundation have joined efforts to host School Supplies Sunday and Kutz 4 Kidz, a large-scale back-to-school event happening Aug. 14…continue reading

Pflugerville’s Rogness Brewing to cease operations as it builds new location

Rogness Brewing Co. on the outskirts of Pflugerville ceased operations in August after the lease at its location at 2400 Patterson Industrial Drive, Pflugerville, ended. Founder and owner Forrest Rogness said the business will move back…continue reading

Applications being accepted for 33rd Citizen’s Police Academy

The Round Rock Police Department is conducting open enrollment for the 33rd Citizen’s Police Academy, a 10-week educational opportunity that gives participants a behind the scenes look at the many functions of the police department. The…continue reading