Impact Round Rock - July 2006

Impact Round Rock - July 2006

Friday, 07 July 2006

1. Ahead of Schedule

IKEA, the Swedish home furnishings store, will open this fall months ahead of schedule. It will bring a total of 800 jobs to the area. The 252,000 sq. ft. facility will be located at IH 35 and University Blvd.

2. Free Summer Adult Programs

The Round Rock Public Library will host free summer evening programs for adults. July 11, Podcasting 101; July 17, Documentary Film: Letters from the Other Side, July 27, Writing your memoir with writer Spike Gillespie. No registration is required to attend. Call 218-7006 or visit www.roundrock.gov/library for more information.

3. County Files Law Suit

The Williamson County attorney’s office filed suit, May 30, against Western Rim, manager of the Mansions on the Green Apartments. The suit forces them to remove the 100 ft. sign which stands about 57 ft. higher than state law allows in the middle of Cat Hollow subdivision. Steve Ackley, the civil chief for the county attorney’s office, believes the sign is an eyesore and wants to ensure that Williamson County remains a beautiful place to live. Maximum civil penalties allowed by law, almost half a million dollars, are being requested by the county and will increase at a rate of $2,000 per day as long as the sign remains at its current height.

4. Road & Park Projects Public Forums

Williamson County has scheduled public forums to obtain input from citizens on a proposed bond election in November for funding additional road and park projects. Meetings will consist of an open house to view projects, a short welcome and comments by county commissioners, as well as time for citizens to offer feedback and input. Meetings will be held throughout the county. The Round Rock meeting will be Thursday, July 20, at the Round Rock Public Library, 216 E. Main St. from 6-7:30 p.m. Visit www.williamson-county.org.

Games of Texas

The Texas Amateur Athletic Federation’s Games of Texas will be July 21-23 and July 27-30 at various locations in Round Rock, Cedar Park and Leander. The opening ceremony will be July 28 at 5:30 p.m. at the Round Rock ISD Athletic Complex, 10211 West Parmer Ln. Weekend passes are $12 for adults and $8 for youths; day passes are $5 for adults and $3 for youths. For sports listings and locations, visit www.taaf.com/gamesoftexas.

5. Office and Warehouse Space

Bryant Business Center is pre-leasing 22,500 sq. ft. of office and warehouse space between Gattis School Rd. and SH 45 by Dell. Units will be available to tenants finished out, business ready in 1,290 and 1,740 sq. ft. sizes in mid-July. Office portions will have a commercial, high-grade, retail-style entry door, voice, data and cable outlets, central air conditioning, break room with a sink and cabinets, on-demand water heater and handicap access restrooms. For more information, call Karl Koebel at 565-3438.

6. Fitness Camp

TRI TX 2 STEP will host a “Series of Fortunate Events” benefiting the City of Round Rock’s Youth Stepping Into Fitness scholarships. The events take place in Old Settlers Park at the New Rock’n River Aquatics Center. The kick-off event begins with the Tri TX 2 Step Youth Camp July 10, followed by a Youth Duathlon July 23, and Youth Triathlon on Aug. 20. For more information on how to participate or volunteer opportunities, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and/or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , call 296-9299 or visit at www.tritx2stepyouth.com.

7. Pizza Take and Bake

Buddy & Al’s will open its second location at RM 620 and Great Oaks Dr. this month. The take and bake pizza place originally opened in Hutto last year and offers fresh pizza made to order, as well as gourmet pastas, frozen custard and Round Rock donuts and coffee. For more information, call 759-1800.

8. El Matador Reopening

After a five year absence El Matador Mexican restaurant will reopen this month at 114 E. Main St. The restaurant was owned from 1980-2001 by local realtor Jimmy Joseph who died this year. Now his grandson Morris Joseph Jr. will run the restaurant.

9. Crossing Growing

New discount retail will be opening next year in Round Rock Crossing by Target and Best Buy. Stein Mart, discount upscale clothing and accessories, and Anna’s Linens, discount bed and bath, are scheduled to be built at the end of this year. The stores are being built by Primus Real Estate. Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina will also open in Round Rock Crossing. The fresh Mexican food cantina will offer burritos, tacos, quesadillas, tacos and salads. For more information, visit www.salsaritas.com.

10. Christmas in July

Brown Santa will be at the Williamson County Southwest Regional Park, 3005 CR 175, July 15, to celebrate Christmas in July. Events begin at 5 p.m. and include law enforcement displays, a Kids 1 Mile Run, a Family Fun 5K Run/Walk and a movie in the park. To volunteer or be a sponsor, contact Peggy Braun at 943-1313 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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