Round Rock

The sun sets on a Tesla store. Photo courtesy of Tesla Inc.

The sun sets on a Tesla store. Photo courtesy of Tesla Inc.

County Briefs

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.
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’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

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.
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, 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

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.
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.

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

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Round Rock recently reached the topping-off phase of construction on its new medical tower.
12-year-old Arjun Sharda gives a speech at DeveloperWeek Cloud X Conference in San Mateo, California in August. Photo courtesy Arjun Sharda.

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

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.
John Frank Scheer. Photo courtesy of Williamson County District Attorney's Office.

John Frank Scheer. Photo courtesy of Williamson County District Attorney's Office.

Round Rock man convicted of indecency with a child

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.
Hewlett Volkswagen holds the ribbon cutting ceremony for the company's newly remodeled dealership on November 20. Photo courtesy of Barbie Sproull.

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

Hewlett Volkswagen in Georgetown held a grand reopening for the company’s newly remodeled facility on November 20.

Biz Briefs

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.
Chris and Linda Perez pose for a photo at a Local Legend Award Ceremony.  Photo courtesy of the City of Round Rock.

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’

The Round Rock Historic Preservation Commission announced this year’s Local Legend Award honorees at the Round Rock City Council meeting on November 16.

Unemployment decreases across county

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.