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City of Taylor to build new recreation center
TAYLOR, Texas - Taylor City Council is considering building a new indoor wellness and recreational facility. It's still in the beginning stages of a study that would outline the project. "Out of all my classes, the senior classes are the ones that have more people in them," said April Green,...
Gas leak in Pflugerville prompts evacuation of multiple homes
PFLUGERVILLE, Texas - A gas leak in Pflugerville forced some homes to be evacuated Wednesday night. The city said it notified residents on July 24 around 8:15 p.m. that a major gas leak was impacting an area from Mallard Pond Trail to Hanging Rock Drive. Seven homes in the immediate...
Two Round Rock lifeguard teams qualify for state competition
ROUND ROCK, Texas — Two lifeguard teams in Round Rock have qualified to compete at the state level following their performance at the Central Texas Aquatics Regional Competition. According to Round Rock Parks and Recreation, the event was held on July 22 at Typhoon Texas in Pflugerville. The teams...
Connecting Round Rock: Advocates for Veterans – AUSA Texas Capital Area Chapter
Describe the part of your mission focusing on veterans and the work. The Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Texas Capital Area Chapter is a nonprofit educational and professional development association serving America’s Army and supporting a strong national defense. AUSA provides a voice for the Army, supports the Soldier, and honors those who have served in order to advance the security of the nation. The AUSA – Texas Capital Area Chapter is open to all Army ranks and all components — including Active, National Guard, Army Reserve — Government civilians, retirees, Wounded Warriors, Veterans, concerned citizens and family members. Indeed our AUSA chapter welcomes anyone who subscribes to the philosophy of a strong national defense with special concern for the US Army. Community businesses and defense industry companies are also welcome to join AUSA.
Contractor selected for Chisholm Trail North project in Round Rock
Previous construction on Chisholm Trail Road. (Courtesy city of Round Rock) Smith Contracting Co., Inc. will lead a project to widen Chisholm Trail Road in Round Rock. The remaining two-lane section of the road will be expanded to match the five-lane section. About the project. The project is a continuation...
Round Rock moves forward with tertiary wastewater filters project
There are plans to add more filters in the future in the case of further expanding the wastewater treatment facility. (Courtesy city of Round Rock) A project to install tertiary filters at the Brushy Creek Regional Wastewater System East will be completed sometime next summer, Director of Utilities Michael Thane said.
Christian Kurtz aims to bring 'smart growth' as Liberty Hill’s next director of economic development
After working for more than a decade with the city of Pflugerville, Christian Kurtz began in his new role with the city of Liberty Hill in early July. The city of Liberty Hill announced Christian Kurtz as the new director of economic development in early July following Mary Poche' retirement.
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