Blake Rasmussen

Chisholm Trail construction approval not a hindrance to project, developer says

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 13:00:00 GMT

The Round Rock City Council approved a $7.2 million contract for the reconstruction of Chisholm Trail Road May 24, reigniting a project that had long been on hold to accommodate a potential retail development.

O’Connor Drive extension could spur development

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 10:00:00 GMT

A mere 1.4 miles of roadway built to improve circulation in a crowded corner of Williamson County might just be the catalyst that spurs development in the largest tract of undeveloped land in the area.

Pflugerville inks deal with $210 million data center

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The Pflugerville City Council approved a multimillion-dollar agreement Tuesday, voting unanimously to sign a slate of incentives to bring a $210 million, 15-megawatt co-location data center facility to the city.

Pflugerville council unanimously opposes use of MoKan for railway

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The Pflugerville City Council voted unanimously June 12 to support a resolution that opposes the use of the MoKan right of way for a railway, saying the path would not only split the city, but would also not be the best place for rail in the city.

Pflugerville ISD names deputy superintendent

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 05:00:00 GMT

On June 1, the Pflugerville ISD board of trustees selected a former Copperas Cove and Leander ISD educator to step in as the district’s new deputy superintendent.

Texas Bio Corridor Alliance to headquarter in Round Rock

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Round Rock may soon be the center of the Texas bioscience universe if a new industry alliance meets its stated goals.

Summer sports preview

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Sporting events in the “Sports Capital of Texas” are big business. Every year, millions of dollars flow into Round Rock from amateur and professional tournaments and games.

Market editors note—June 2012

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 05:00:00 GMT

It seems every month in this space I’m writing about growth. This city is growing, that business is relocating, this budget is expanding.

Jon Sloan

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 05:00:00 GMT

You might not know who Jon Sloan is. And that’s the way he likes it.

Texas Certified Training Academy

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Texas Certified Training Academy Senior Instructor and Manager Glenn Jones is standing next to a video monitor looking grim. The clip he’s playing shows a police officer being attacked by a suspect on the side of the highway.

RRISD will not face steep budget cuts, officials say

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 05:00:00 GMT

With nearly two months before the 2012–13 budget goes into effect, Round Rock ISD appears to be safe from any major cuts, though the district’s tax rate could rise to pre-2011–12 levels.

Tips for making lawns more drought-resistant

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 05:00:00 GMT

As water becomes scarcer and more expensive, finding ways to conserve water becomes even more important, and making lawns more drought-resistant is one way to do so.

SouthWest Water Co. limits sludge traffic in neighborhood

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 05:00:00 GMT

In response to community complaints about the frequency of sludge truck traffic through the Windermere community in Pflugerville, SouthWest Water Co. has instituted a plan to limit such traffic.

Debate over bar closing times stirred up again

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 05:00:00 GMT

An issue that strongly divided the Round Rock community and the City Council nearly a decade ago may be bubbling to the surface again as some bar owners have once more begun clamoring for later hours, especially on weekends.