Round Rock | Pflugerville April 2007

Publisher's Note - April, 2007

Sun, 01 Apr 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Local news perspective vital for community’s development If you depend on getting your news from the Internet or Associated Press, you may not realize that for the most part Central Texas is outside the real estate bubble.

City Blends Cafe

Sun, 01 Apr 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Smoothie shop built on body builders’ passion Upon entering City Blends Cafe, it is obvious this is not just another healthy drink place.

Snappy Snacks

Sun, 01 Apr 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Mobile snack shop feeds Central Texas community What started as a small catering service with only one truck in 1998 has become a major resource for businesses that rely on rolling café services.

Impact Round Rock - April 2007

Sun, 01 Apr 2007 05:00:00 GMT

1. Deli Begins Business Just recently opened, KD Donuts and Deli specializes in donuts and sandwiches. The restaurant is at 16420 N.

Pflugerville City Engineer and Round Rock Director of Transportation Services

Sun, 01 Apr 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Joe Carpenter, City Engineer, Pflugerville Joe Carpenter grew up in Katy, Texas near Houston. His love for math and science drew him to study engineering in Pennsylvania at LeHigh University and future employment in Maryland.

Round Rock plots next economic growth

Sun, 01 Apr 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Need for increased medical service drives development of local healthcare industry Just like destination shopping at IKEA and the Premium Outlets draws people and money from outside city limits, destination healthcare may be the next stage in divers

Real estate pros weigh in on future of the local market

Sun, 01 Apr 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Importance of buyer credit score increases with loan shortage Local home values have increased in the last few months, and a couple looking for their first house will probably have to spend closer to $120,000 instead of $80-100,000 available in past

Relay for Life

Sun, 01 Apr 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Annual event supports cancer survivors, research Each year, 91,000 Texans will be diagnosed with cancer, and 34,000 will lose their battle, according to the American Cancer Society.

Pet Care, Laws & Services

Sun, 01 Apr 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Pflugerville Pet Laws The Pflugerville City Council recently updated their animal ordinances. Owners or pet caretakers must keep an animal under restraint in any public place.

Businesses and schools encourage students

Sun, 01 Apr 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Local businesses reward PISD students’ efforts In an effort to partner Pflugerville elementary schools with local businesses, the Round Rock Express has teamed up with the school district and the Pflugerville Chamber of Commerce to begin Partners in

Impact Pflugerville-April 2007

Sun, 01 Apr 2007 05:00:00 GMT

1. American Restaurant Roasted Red Pepper began serving American-style cuisine March 19. The restaurant at 907 FM 685, formerly Venice Café and Italian Grill, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with menu items ranging from pancakes to hamburger

Pizza Places - Round Rock and Pflugerville

Sun, 01 Apr 2007 05:00:00 GMT

A Taste of Local Pizza Flavors Five locally owned pizza joints stand out in the Round Rock & Pflugerville area. Whether you like Chicago style, something from the east coast or a local arrangement of pizza pie, we guide you to local owned establishm

“Barbette”: He started in the circus

Sun, 01 Apr 2007 05:00:00 GMT

In 1910 barely 1,000 people lived in Round Rock, but one boy stood out from the others. It was Vander Clyde Broadway, a bundle of talent, packaged in a small body.

Larry Bradley

Sun, 01 Apr 2007 05:00:00 GMT

When Larry Bradley became principal at Pflugerville High School he was amazed at his predecessor’s nine-year run, but after a decade in the district he began to understand why people stayed.