Round Rock Leader Newspaper

05/20/2024

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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.

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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.

02/24/2024

The City Council on Thursday night approved an arts grant of $326,300 to help the company cover the cost of rent for 18 months. The grant money will be allocated from the city's hotel occupancy tax

The Penfold Theatre Company, a staple of arts in the city of Round Rock, will soon have its first permanent venue in the city.

02/23/2024

A 12-year-old Round Rock boy has formed a nonprofit to create opportunities for people to network in the tech, engineering and mathematics fields and to develop leadership and entrepreneurship skills.

A 12-year-old Round Rock boy has formed a nonprofit to create opportunities for people in tech, engineering, leadership, entrepreneurship and math.

02/22/2024

A northbound lane of Interstate 35 is closed near Old Settlers Boulevard in Round Rock because of an oil spill, police said Thursday afternoon.

An oil spill has led to the closure of a northbound lane on Interstate 35 near Old Settlers Boulevard in Round Rock.

02/17/2024

One Round Rock City Council member will run for reelection unopposed while two people will run for a second council seat.

Round Rock City Council Member Stevens will run unopposed for reelection while two people will vie the Place 3 seat.

02/13/2024

Round Rock High students focus on helping others.

Round Rock school districts students have set out on a mission to alleviate the struggles of people experiencing homelessness

02/01/2024

The Andrew J. Palm House was moved from 212 E. Main St. to 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd. The move was approved the by Historic Prevention Commission on Dec. 12. At its new location, the house will be northwest of its original location at the Old Settlers Association property.

The historic Palm House in downtown Round Rock was relocated closer to its original location as the city prepares to renovate the former library.

01/29/2024

A second Amazon distribution center is coming to Round Rock in 2025.

01/26/2024

The Round Rock school board began the new year by discussing the possibility of switching to single-member districts but expressed hesitancy about such a move.

RRISD Board of Trustees started the new year by discussing the possibility of switching to a single-member district. There was not a lot of support.

01/18/2024

Round Rock officials said on Thursday that a petition by a coalition of businesses that calls for the installation of up to 12 new electronic billboards along highways in the city did not meet the requirements needed for the issue to be placed on the ballot.

Round Rock officials said a petition calling for more billboards in the city did not get enough signatures for the issue to be placed on the ballot.

01/16/2024

The spots up for election are the Place 3 seat held by Matthew Baker and the Place 5 seat held by Kristin Stevens.

The application filing period for a place on the Round Rock City Council for the May 4 election opened Tuesday. The deadline to file is Feb. 16.

01/12/2024

Round Rock officials said they are preparing for freezing temperatures next week by covering city-owned pipes, testing and placing generators in facilities to ensure power in the case of an outage, and readying equipment needed to pretreat bridges and elevated structures.

Round Rock city officials said they are preparing facilities, generators and the fleet for upcoming low temperatures

01/11/2024

A petition with over 4,000 signatures submitted by a coalition of businesses called Keep Round Rock Safe calls for the installation of up to 12 new electronic billboards along highways in the city.

A petition with over 4,000 signatures, submitted by Keep Round Rock Safe, is seeking to install up to 12 electronic billboards in the city.