Round Rock

The Palm House is transported throughout Round Rock at night, escorted by the Round Rock Police Department. Photos courtesy of the City of Round Rock.

The Palm House is transported throughout Round Rock at night, escorted by the Round Rock Police Department. Photos courtesy of the City of Round Rock.

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Historic Round Rock house returns home

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, February 1, 2024
The Palm House in Round Rock will be relocated to its original site this week, in preparation to renovate the former liberty on Main Street.

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Sales tax increases overall in county in newest report

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Kicking off the new year, most of the cities in the county have seen increased revenue when comparing sales tax from January 2023 to January 2024.    Most notably, Taylor’s sales tax grew over 100 percent, allowing the city to rank in over $3.3 million.
The sun sets on a Tesla store. Photo courtesy of Tesla Inc.

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

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County Briefs

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, January 19, 2024
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.

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Austin Community College officials suggest free tuition for incoming freshmen

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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.

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Senator Ted Cruz talks CHIPS Act, semiconductor plans with Wilco

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, January 8, 2024
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.

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Baylor Scott & White – Round Rock reaches milestone

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, January 5, 2024
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

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
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.

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Round Rock man convicted of indecency with a child

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, December 25, 2023
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.

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Hewlett Volkswagen hosts grand reopening

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Hewlett Volkswagen in Georgetown held a grand reopening for the company’s newly remodeled facility on November 20.

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Biz Briefs

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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.
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