Round Rock Leader Newspaper

05/20/2024

https://www.statesman.com/story/news/education/2024/05/17/round-rock-school-police-chief-out-after-criticizing-district-leaders/73739144007/

The now former Round Rock school district police Chief Dennis Weiner slammed the district for what he said was a failure to report police matters.

04/23/2024

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Police are searching for a vandal who threw paint at U.S. Rep. John Carter's office door in Georgetown and spraypainted 'Free Gaza' on the sidewalk.

04/20/2024

If adopted, the policy will establish clear guidelines for how all campuses document bullying investigations, provide supportive measures to affected students and increase communications and transparency with families, district staff said.

The Round Rock school district on Thursday evening discussed possible updates to its policy on bullying.

04/19/2024

Round Rock school district employees will see a 1% pay increase for the 2024-25 school year.

Round Rock school district teachers, librarians and staff will see a 1% pay increase for the 2024-25 school year.

04/19/2024

Round Rock school district Superintendent Hafedh Azaiez is assembling a committee of residents to consider a possible facilities bond for the November election.

Round Rock Superintendent Hafedh Azaiez said he will form a panel of citizens to look into calling a bond election in November.

04/18/2024

Vying for the Place 3 seat are newcomers Melissa Fleming, a 47-year-old wealth advisor with Ironbridge Private Wealth, and Alan Simms, the 64-year-old owner of Rio Grande Tex-Mex restaurant.

Two political newcomers are running for the Place 3 seat on the Round Rock City Council while an incumbent is running unopposed.

04/12/2024

The Round Rock City Council on Thursday approved an $8.9 million contract to repair roads in three neighborhoods.

04/08/2024

Were you able to see the eclipse? It was a hit in downtown Round Rock.

he April 8th, 2024 total solar eclipse with 2 minutes 49 seconds of totality.

04/06/2024

Saturday is last day to catch the Dragonettes' Spring Show.

https://www.statesman.com/picture-gallery/news/local/round-rock/2024/04/05/round-rock-dragonettes-spring-show-ends-saturday/73225562007/

04/05/2024

The Round Rock City Council on Thursday approved an ordinance establishing higher speed limits on portions of University Boulevard.

The Round Rock City Council approved changes to portion of University Boulevard based on a speed study conducted in December.

03/27/2024

Officials said each campus will have a designated area where students and staff can watch the eclipse. The district will be providing students and staff with solar glasses. Students must have parental permission to participate in any activities.

The Round Rock school district will remain open for the April 8 eclipse to ensure students and staff experience the eclipse.

03/21/2024

Assistant Fire Chief Wylie Brownell has said the State Crisis Intervention Program grant would allow the unit to provide training to first responders on how to interact with those in a mental crisis, pay for consulting services with the Meadows Institute, provide short-term housing and to contract a nurse practitioner to prescribe medications.

The Round Rock Fire Department is seeking a $235K state grant to improve its crisis response capabilities.

03/14/2024

A $24.7 million road project intended to reduce congestion, improve safety and enhance mobility in west Round Rock opened this week after four years of construction.

A $24.7 million road project intended to reduce congestion, improve safety and enhance mobility in west Round Rock opened this week.

03/07/2024

Two South Korea-based Samsung suppliers have announced they will establish their U.S. headquarters in Round Rock.

Two South-Korea based Samsung suppliers have announced they will establish their U.S. headquarters in Round Rock.

03/05/2024

Raven Eastwood used to compete in rodeos in high school. But now when he rides a horse, he puts on 70 pounds of armor and gallops with a lance toward an opponent in the medieval sport called jousting.

And he is competing among the best in the world.

Raven Eastwood, 23, used to compete in rodeos. Now he puts on 70 pounds of armor and gallops with a lance in the medieval sport called jousting

03/05/2024

The city of Round Rock is planning the construction of $1.8 million improvements in the downtown area that will include a new outdoor gathering space.

The Lawn at Bushy Creek, a more than 20-acre park, will have a pedestrian bridge, a canoe launch and the development of 6 acres along Pecan Avenue and Georgetown Street.

The city of Round Rock will begin planning construction on $1.8 million improvements in the downtown area that will include a new outdoor gathering space.

03/01/2024

Clinica Hispana Rubymed offers affordable care by providing medical services through telemedicine, which reduces the overall cost to the patient, said Yamaira Otamendy, one of the owners.

A new clinic in Round Rock is working to provide affordable, quality health care services to the uninsured Hispanic community.

02/29/2024

A $5 million outdoor pool area at the Chasco Family YMCA in Round Rock will give the community a new place to play and cool off beginning next summer.

A $5 million outdoor pool area at the Chasco Family YMCA in Round Rock will give the community a new place to play and cool off.