Round Rock City Council approved a street maintenance contract at its April 11 meeting that will improve the state of several neighborhood roads throughout the City The $8.9 million contract with Bennett Paving, Inc. will provide for repairs to several roads within the Dove Creek, Twin Ridge, and Greenslopes at Lake Creek neighborhoods. The work includes milling and new asphalt overlay, pavement patching, and failed curb, sidewalk and driveway approach repairs. Projects are selected based on the structural condition of the pavement or pavement condition index (PCI). Work will be ..read more

The Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD), in collaboration with the City of Round Rock and other member cities, has launched the 2025 Community Health Assessment survey to collect the community’s feedback on what they believe are the most pressing health needs for Williamson County. The feedback will be used to inform decision-making, prioritize health issues and assist in the development and implementation of Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). According to a press release from Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD), the community is working together to imp ..read more

For those of us in Central Texas, the whims of the weather are no stranger. However, unpredictability peaks in the midst of our severe thunderstorm and tornado season, which takes place March through June. The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for the Round Rock area, effective until 5 p.m. this evening — Tuesday, April 9. As we brace for more heavy rain and thunderstorms, here are some important tips to keep in mind: Pay attention to weather reports and alerts Most people have received automatic messages about flash flooding accompanied by a loud ringer or vibration on ..read more

Art Information Lauren Hua Silver Koi Pond I Medium: Acrylic, Acrylic wash, Mixed Media and 24k Gold Foil This piece was done with waved layers of modeling paste sculpted to create ripples in water, on top of acrylic washes to imbue a watercolor effect. Every layer is required to dry before the next can be applied, therefore, this work took several weeks to complete. The koi themselves are done in gold acrylic with and embellished with genuine 24k gold foil to capture the life and movement of sunlight on scales. Tranquil and calm, this piece is part of a diptych meant to give a sense of p ..read more

The City of Round Rock’s Emergency Management Division is inviting the community to participate in the upcoming Hazard Mitigation Action Plan (HMAP) update process through a series of public meetings and a survey. The plan serves as a strategic guide to minimize threats to life and property in Round Rock from events such as floods, fires and storms. Hazard Mitigation Plans must be updated and approved by FEMA every five years to remain eligible for grant funds through FEMA’s hazard mitigation assistance program. An approved plan also earns application scoring points for a variety of other ..read more

The Round Rock Police Explorer Program introduces young men and women, age 14-20, to the police profession and acquaints them with the nature and complexity of law enforcement. The program encourages them to seek careers in law enforcement, while giving them a solid foundation upon which to build. The program also provides a prospective employer with an evaluation for each Explorer who seeks employment as a police officer. A well-managed Law Enforcement Explorer Post can have a positive influence on the department and the community through demonstration of many valuable contributions offered b ..read more

Beginning Friday, March 29, RRPL’s online databases and catalog log-ins may be temporarily unavailable due to an online system update. If you are experiencing log-in issues, please try accessing the resource through our database webpage. The post Online database and catalog log-Ins temporarily unavailable on Fri, March 29 appeared first on City of Round Rock ..read more

Fans of all ages are invited to Dell Diamond from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. to help celebrate the start of the 2024 Round Rock Express baseball season as Fan Fest takes over the ballpark. The free event is open to the public and includes tons of fun activities for the whole family to enjoy. As the Express celebrate the kickoff to their 2024 campaign, Fan Fest allows the community to get back into the baseball spirit by enjoying a day of entertainment. Attendees at this year’s event can play catch in the outfield, test out their skills on an inflatable bull, take some swings in the state ..read more

Rock Creek Plaza Shopping Center in Round Rock is expected to house a new performing arts space following the approval of agreements by City Council at the Feb. 22 meeting. The unanimous decision included a grant agreement with Penfold Theatre Company, setting the stage for a new 6,400 square foot performing arts venue in the shopping center located along IH-35, which has recently attracted an influx of new restaurants and retail. Penfold, which has been a mainstay in the local performing arts scene for the past 16 years and recognized as “Best in Austin” by the Austin Chronicle, will manage ..read more

The City of Round Rock presents Music on Main, featuring free live music from 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays on the Prete Main Street Plaza stage at 221 E. Main St. The spring/summer series runs from March 20 to June 26. Check out the variety of dining options on Main Street or pack a picnic basket to enjoy the evening of fun and music. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and the entire family. There will be face painting, balloon artists, free parking and more! Parking CITY HALL PARKING GARAGE 111 S Lampasas StreetCorner of S Lampasas St/E Bagdad Ave ROUND ROCK PUBLIC LIBRARY P ..read more