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Children from the Chasco Family YMCA Early Childhood Center pose in front of a bulldozer before the groundbreaking ceremony. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Children from the Chasco Family YMCA Early Childhood Center pose in front of a bulldozer before the groundbreaking ceremony. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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New aquatic center in Round Round underway

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, March 4, 2024
Chasco Family YMCA broke ground on a new outdoor aquatic center Friday, February 23.    Named the Carl and Deanna Miller Family Pool, the new facility will be located behind the YMCA on 812 North Mays Street in Round Rock.
A yard sign tells residents of Cold Springs in Leander to practice Phase 4 water restrictions in preparation of the BCRUA pipeline shutoff. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

A yard sign tells residents of Cold Springs in Leander to practice Phase 4 water restrictions in preparation of the BCRUA pipeline shutoff. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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Construction designs on BCRUA pipeline

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, February 26, 2024
Construction crews will begin work on the Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority pipeline in Lake Travis on Wednesday, February  28.  The city will permanently replace 1,400 feet of the underwater pipeline. The city will be turning off water from the pipe during the construction period.

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Comptroller publishes February sales tax data

Nalani Nuylan
Thursday, February 22, 2024
The Texas Comptroller released updated sales tax data for February 2024.     When looking at the data, Liberty Hill brought in 58.60 percent less in sales tax revenues when compared to February 2023. On the other side of the county, Taylor brought in 56.51 percent more in sales tax revenues.
Meghan Sammons, who goes by Goldie when playing roller derby, wears a blue helmet covering called a pantie and skates through the blockade. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Meghan Sammons, who goes by Goldie when playing roller derby, wears a blue helmet covering called a pantie and skates through the blockade. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

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A Roller Rumble

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, February 9, 2024
Hidden behind the warehouses of Forest Commons Business Park off of Gattis School Road, Rock Sports Arena welcomes a particular group through its doors. The Rock’n City Roller Roller Derby League makes their way into the multipurpose gym.
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.
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