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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.

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Round Rock honors couple as ‘Local Legends’

Nalani Nuylan
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
The Round Rock Historic Preservation Commission announced this year’s Local Legend Award honorees at the Round Rock City Council meeting on November 16.

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Unemployment decreases across county

Nalani Nuylan
Friday, November 24, 2023
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.

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Georgetown, Liberty Hill loses profits in newest sale tax report

Nalani Nuylan
Monday, November 20, 2023
The following are sales tax revenues reported by the Texas Comptroller in the November 2023 report, which is representative of activity from two months prior:    Georgetown In the November 2023 report, Georgetown decreased by 6.51 percent when compared to November 2022.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.
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