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September 2024 population estimate: 134,858
The Planning and Development Services Department generates monthly population estimates and future population projections based on recent development activity. The population estimate is updated monthly to reflect completed single-family units, and completed multifamily units are…continue readingRound Rock invites public feedback on Sam Bass and Hairy Man Road intersection
The City of Round Rock is planning significant improvements at the intersection of Sam Bass Road and Hairy Man Road as part of the ongoing efforts outlined in the City’s Transportation Master Plan Update. The…continue readingRound Rock campus chosen to house UT supercomputer
The Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) has chosen Round Rock as the new home for its AI supercomputer, “Horizon,” at the Sabey Data Centers campus located at 1300 Louis Henna Boulevard. The announcement comes after…continue reading Deep Wood Drive lane closures planned Sept. 3-6
Utility repairs will require lane closures on Deep Wood Drive at Creekview Drive from Sept 3-6. The work will occur daily from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the road will be fully reopened at…continue reading Construction begins on Gattis School Road widening project
A major improvement project to reconstruct Gattis School Road from Windy Park Drive to Cedar Ridge High School is underway. The project is designed to reduce existing traffic congestion by widening the existing four-lane roadway…continue reading Round Rock ranked No. 15 top city for economic growth
Round Rock has been recognized as the No. 15 top city for economic growth in a recent analysis comparing communities with populations under 250,000. The ranking, published by CoworkingCafe, evaluates cities based on a range…continue readingCity seeks input on Kenney Fort Boulevard
The City of Round Rock is developing design plans for an extension of Kenney Fort Boulevard from Old Settlers Boulevard to University Boulevard. This project will connect current and new residents in east Round Rock…continue reading Round Rock approves FY25 budget, tax rate on first reading
The Round Rock City Council voted unanimously Thursday, Aug. 22, on first reading to approve a $682.2 million budget for fiscal year 2025, which begins Oct. 1. The FY25 tax rate was also unanimously approved on first reading.…continue reading Round Rock City Council approves utility rate increases on first reading
The Round Rock City Council unanimously approved on first reading an increase in utility rates at the Thursday, Aug. 22 Council meeting. The proposed changes require a second reading at the next City Council meeting…continue reading Round Rock City Manager announces upcoming retirement
Round Rock City Manager Laurie Hadley has announced that she will be retiring in December 2024, following a 37-year career in local government and nearly 14 years serving the City of Round Rock. “Throughout my…continue reading