Round Rock

Japanese retail store expands to Round Rock

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
International retail chain Daiso will have its grand opening in La Frontera Village in Round Rock on Saturday, November 18.   The new Daiso store is 7,500 square feet and will offer customers Japanese-inspired home decor, stationery, food and more.

Homeless resources fair, event stationed in Round Rock

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, October 30, 2023
The Wilco Homeless Coalition and the Volunteer Center are partnering to host the Williamson County Homelessness Awareness Event and Volunteer & Resource Fair at the J.B. & Hallie Jester County Annex at 1801 East Old Settlers Boulevard, Round Rock, on Saturday, November 18, from 4-8 p.m.
The Ascension Seton Williamson campus is located in Round Rock. The hospital offers services ranging from general surgery to critical care. Courtesy of Ascension.

The Ascension Seton Williamson campus is located in Round Rock. The hospital offers services ranging from general surgery to critical care. Courtesy of Ascension.

Ascension Seton set for $230 million Round Rock expansion

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
To address the needs of Williamson County’s growing population, Ascension Seton Williamson announced on Tuesday, October 17, it will spend $230 million to expand its presence in Round Rock.
An estimated 400 participants took part in 2022's Walk to End Alzheimer's in Old Settler's Park in Round Rock. Sun Archive.

An estimated 400 participants took part in 2022's Walk to End Alzheimer's in Old Settler's Park in Round Rock. Sun Archive.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s set for October 21

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting residents in Williamson County to join the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s on October 21 at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock. The ceremony will begin at 9 a.m., with the walk to follow.
he future locations of construction projects Round Rock City Council approved during the September 28 city council meeting. Illustration courtesy of the City of Round Rock.

he future locations of construction projects Round Rock City Council approved during the September 28 city council meeting. Illustration courtesy of the City of Round Rock.

Round Rock set to renovate former library building, adds walkway

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, October 6, 2023
Round Rock City Council unanimously approved the final funding required for the renovation of the former home of the Round Rock Public Library at 216 East Main Street during the September 28 meeting.
Marissa A. Austin, chief executive officer of Court Appointed Special Advocates of Williamson County, poses the 2023 Impact Award from the Central Texas Community Foundation. Photo courtesy of CASA of Williamson County.

Marissa A. Austin, chief executive officer of Court Appointed Special Advocates of Williamson County, poses the 2023 Impact Award from the Central Texas Community Foundation. Photo courtesy of CASA of Williamson County.

CASA of Williamson County receives the 2023 Impact Award

Nalani Nuylan
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Three nonprofits across Central Texas were honored at the fifth Central Texas Community Foundation Legacy Luncheon on Wednesday, September 13.

FDA approves new round of Covid-19 booster shots

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new Covid-19 vaccine that will soon be made available to the public.  Last week, on September 12, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended a Covid-19 vaccine that has been updated for 2023-2024.
Kamar Knipe-Place

Kamar Knipe-Place

Assault leads to 10 years in prison

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, September 18, 2023
A Williamson County jury on September 13 found Kamar Knipe-Place, 22, guilty of burglary and assault of his former girlfriend at her Round Rock home. The jury sentenced Knipe-Place to seven years in prison for the burglary and 10 years for the assault.
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