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History of Round Rock and Pflugerville

Pflugerville: Then and now

By Pam Stephenson Friday, 05 March 2010 00:00

Pflugerville’s rapid growth is a familiar concept to anyone who knows the area, even those who have only been around a short time.

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Garfield McConico

By Rob Heidrick Friday, 05 February 2010 00:00

Round Rock’s first African American city councilman crossed racial barriers and left an enduring legacy within his community.

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Clarence Bohls

By Samantha Bryant Friday, 05 February 2010 00:00

Pflugerville’s first city administrator helped shape the city into the thriving community it is today.

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Texas Crushed Stone

By Shannon Colletti Friday, 08 January 2010 00:00

For the past 51 years, Texas Crushed Stone has operated a limestone quarry halfway between Round Rock and Georgetown.

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Highway 79 and Mays Street

By Karin Shaver Friday, 04 December 2009 07:46

Hwy. 79 is the gateway to neighboring Hutto and Taylor.

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Stegers Top Notcher

By Pam Stephenson Friday, 04 December 2009 07:44

Pflugerville general store was a community gathering place

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Union Hill Cemetery dedication ceremony moved to Hopewell Middle School

By Community Impact Newspaper Staff Wednesday, 02 December 2009 17:02

The Texas Historical Commission’s Dec. 4 dedication ceremony recognizing Union Hill Cemetery as a Historic Texas Cemetery has been moved to the lecture hall at Hopewell Middle School, located at 1535 Gulf Way in Round Rock.

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Students help dedicate Union Hill Cemetery as a Historic Texas Cemetery

By Community Impact Newspaper Staff Monday, 30 November 2009 15:28

The Texas Historical Commission will designate Union Hill Cemetery as a Historic Texas Cemetery on Dec. 4 at 5 p.m. Located at A.W. Grimes Boulevard and CR 186, the cemetery was selected due in part to the work of the Hopewell Middle School Jr. Historians. (Update: Due to the weather forecast for Friday, the dedication ceremony has been moved to the lecture hall at Hopewell Middle School,1535 Gulf Way.)

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The Round Rock

By Chris Dyer Friday, 06 November 2009 14:14

It would be safe to say that most people in Williamson County are familiar with Round Rock’s namesake, the Round Rock on Brushy Creek.

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Local Legend Award winners honored by Round Rock City Council

By Kathryn Eakens Wednesday, 28 October 2009 11:57

Round Rock’s Nelson and Avery families, as well as longtime residents Earl Palmer and Rose Marie “Posey” McClung, were presented with the Local Legend Award at the Oct. 22 city council meeting. The Local Legend Award, the given by the city’s Historic Preservation Commission, recognizes those who have had a positive and lasting impact on the culture, development and history of Round Rock.

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