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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.
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.
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.
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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