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FM 1460 widening project breaks gound

The Texas Department of Transportation joined U.S. Representative John R. Carter, and officials from Williamson County and the cities of Round Rock and Georgetown as they celebrated the beginning of construction on Farm-to-Market Road 1460,…continue reading

Travis County judge recaps first 10 months in office

Travis County has completed several projects and made progress toward completing others during Judge Sarah Eckhardt’s first 10 months in office, Eckhardt said during an Oct. 19 news conference. Eckhardt highlighted accomplishments in the county,…continue reading

City wins 9 awards for video programs

The City of Round Rock took home nine awards Oct. 16 at the Texas Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors conference in Grapevine. The programming awards recognize the best of the best from local government…continue reading

Cedar Park science museum opens planetarium

In early October the Texas Museum of Science & Technology’s temporary location in Cedar Park began showing educational movies and star tours at the facility’s new planetarium. The post Cedar Park science museum opens planetarium…continue reading

Central Texas flu vaccine campaign kicks off

The largest in-school influenza immunization campaign in Texas kicked off Oct. 15 with the goal of vaccinating 26,000 students in Central Texas. The “Teach Flu a Lesson” campaign will reach nine districts and 136 elementary…continue reading

Officials celebrate protecting salamander

Officials from Williamson County, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the city of Georgetown gathered Oct. 14 to celebrate conservation efforts of the Georgetown salamander’s habitat, while also allowing for residential and commercial development.…continue reading

Leander City Council OKs comprehensive plan update

After a process lasting about nine months, Leander City Council on Oct. 15 approved the city’s updated comprehensive plan—the document that outlines a vision for future development. The post Leander City Council OKs comprehensive plan…continue reading

RRISD discusses who will attend Elementary School No. 34

Students from Bluebonnet and Wells Branch elementary schools could start the 2016-17 school year a little closer to home. Round Rock ISD’s 34th elementary school at 2800 Sauls Drive is under construction, and the district…continue reading

Pflugerville ISD makes technology investments

Students at Pflugerville ISD will have access to faster internet and new devices in the coming months following district-wide technology updates. Executive Director of Technology Victor Valdez, said at an Oct. 15 board of trustees meeting that officials…continue reading

Opposition voiced on Travis County civil courts bond

With only a few weeks before the Nov. 3 election, two organizations have voiced their opposition to a proposed $287.3 million bond election for a new civil and family courts complex, or CFCC, in downtown…continue reading