Round Rock
The sun sets on a Tesla store. Photo courtesy of Tesla Inc.
County Briefs
Nalani Nuylan
Hutto
Tesla has expanded into Hutto. The automotive company is occupying an industrial building located on 200 County Road 199. According to the Texas Department of Licencing and Regulation, the company plans for the $1.5 million renovation to “accommodate new tenant's equipment.
Friday, January 19, 2024
Austin Community College’s newest satellite location — San Gabriel in Leander — offers classes for students in Leander, Liberty Hill and Georgetown. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
Austin Community College officials suggest free tuition for incoming freshmen
Nalani Nuylan
As the old joke goes, there is no such thing as a free lunch. Let alone a free education. Students in higher education dream of graduating with little to no debt to their name. Now Austin Community College might make that dream come true.
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Senator Ted Cruz, center, gives a speech about the CHIPS Act during a press conference at the Texas A&M Health Science Center in Round Rock on January 4. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
Senator Ted Cruz talks CHIPS Act, semiconductor plans with Wilco
Nalani Nuylan
Senator Ted Cruz held a roundtable discussion and press conference Thursday, January 4 about semiconductors at the Texas A&M Health Science Center in Round Rock. Joined by Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell, the senator spoke about how the U.S. CHIPS Act will better Texas and the U.S.
Monday, January 8, 2024
Construction continues for the Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Round Rock expansion. The project is scheduled to be finished by 2026. Photo courtesy of Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Round Rock.
Baylor Scott & White – Round Rock reaches milestone
Nalani Nuylan
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Round Rock recently reached the topping-off phase of construction on its new medical tower.
Friday, January 5, 2024
12-year-old Arjun Sharda gives a speech at DeveloperWeek Cloud X Conference in San Mateo, California in August. Photo courtesy Arjun Sharda.
Round Rock student, programmer starts nonprofit to better the world
Nalani Nuylan
Tech entrepreneur, inventor, speaker, author and, most recently, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founder — 12-year-old Arjun Sharda of Round Rock has it all and he’s just getting started.
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
John Frank Scheer. Photo courtesy of Williamson County District Attorney's Office.
Round Rock man convicted of indecency with a child
Nalani Nuylan
A Williamson County jury found John Frank Scheer, 42, of Round Rock, guilty of indecency with a child by sexual contact on Wednesday, December 13.
The jury sentenced Mr.
Monday, December 25, 2023
Hewlett Volkswagen holds the ribbon cutting ceremony for the company's newly remodeled dealership on November 20. Photo courtesy of Barbie Sproull.
Hewlett Volkswagen hosts grand reopening
Nalani Nuylan
Hewlett Volkswagen in Georgetown held a grand reopening for the company’s newly remodeled facility on November 20.
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Biz Briefs
Nalani Nuylan
Blue Corn Harvest Bar and Grill will open a new restaurant in Round Rock. The locally owned restaurant — which originally opened in Cedar Park in 2012 — is a member of Go Texan which helps promote local farmers and businesses in the casual Southwestern-style menu.
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Chris and Linda Perez pose for a photo at a Local Legend Award Ceremony. Photo courtesy of the City of Round Rock.
Round Rock honors couple as ‘Local Legends’
Nalani Nuylan
The Round Rock Historic Preservation Commission announced this year’s Local Legend Award honorees at the Round Rock City Council meeting on November 16.
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Unemployment decreases across county
Nalani Nuylan
The Texas Workforce Commission released updated unemployment numbers for Central Texas counties for October 2023.
In October, unemployment in Williamson County decreased to 3.5 percent after spending two months at 3.7 percent.
Friday, November 24, 2023