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6 days ago | 
communityimpact.com | Grant Crawford |Gracie Warhurst |Brooke Sjoberg
Recent development news in Round Rock includes construction on a new dam and a level III neonatal intensive care unit now open. Read about these projects and more below. Round Rock to rebid water treatment plant improvement projectRound Rock City Council rejected a bid for its water treatment plant improvement project at its May 22 meeting. The city received one proposal, submitted by Prota, which came out to about $1 million more than the estimated cost for the project.
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2 weeks ago | 
communityimpact.com | Brooke Sjoberg |Grant Crawford |Gracie Warhurst
Now OpenBuddy's BurgerThe restaurant opened its third location in Round Rock in May. The local chain is owned by Zain, Isha and Saad Fidai. Buddy's Burger offers handmade burgers, hand spun milkshakes and seasoned fries and has two other locations in Austin and San Marcos. Opened May 191551 E.
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2 months ago | 
communityimpact.com | Gracie Warhurst
The developer proposed a hybrid of high-density and medium-density multifamily developments, which would include 365 units.
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2 months ago | 
communityimpact.com | Gracie Warhurst |Ben Thompson
A likely new local requirement will require all Austin residents to have access to air conditioning in their homes or apartments. The big pictureToday, there's no statewide standard for housing in Texas to offer residential cooling service. Some cities have adopted their own air conditioning rules, but Austin doesn't yet have any in place.
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Feb 25, 2025 | 
communityimpact.com | Gracie Warhurst |Grant Crawford |Brooke Sjoberg
Now openCity VetThe pet clinic offers a variety of preventative and urgent care, including medical, dental and surgical services. CityVet also offers grooming, bathing and pharmacy services for pets. Opened Dec.
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Feb 10, 2025 | 
communityimpact.com | Gracie Warhurst |Grant Crawford |Brooke Sjoberg
ExplainedPrivate schools are not funded by state education funding, but by tuition payments and other nonpublic sources. Additionally, they are able to create their own curriculum and enrollment requirements. Charter schools are different than both private and traditional public schools. In Texas, charter schools are public schools open to any student, and these schools may not charge tuition, according to the Texas Education Agency.
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Jan 23, 2025 | 
communityimpact.com | Gracie Warhurst |Grant Crawford
Now openSpokesman CoffeeThe coffee shop and bar is located in the recently opened Crux Climbing Center. Spokesman hosts a menu of coffee and tea, as well as small bites. The business also has a draft menu with local cold brews and beers, with happy hour everyday from 4-7 p.m. This is Spokesman's third location, with its other two stores operating in the Austin area. Opened Jan.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
communityimpact.com | Gracie Warhurst
Spokesman Coffee will host its grand opening Jan. 17 in Pflugerville. The coffee shop and bar is located in the recently opened Crux Climbing Center. Spokesman hosts a menu of coffee and tea, as well as small bites. The business also has a draft menu with local cold brews and beers, with happy hour everyday from 4-7 p.m.This is Spokesman's third location, with its other two stores operating in the Austin area. Opening Jan. 1718817 North Heatherwilde Blvd., Building 4, Pflugervillespokesmancoffee.com
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
communityimpact.com | Gracie Warhurst
Five individual project orders will push forward the CR 132 realignment project following Hutto City Council approval at its Jan. 9 meeting. The contracts amount to just over $1 million. About the projectThe CR 132 project includes the construction of a new two-lane roadway section with a 10-foot shared-use path. The scope of the road project includes realigning about a half mile of CR 132, from north of Limmer Loop to CR 133.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
communityimpact.com | Gracie Warhurst
The city of Round Rock began work on a project to extend Old Settlers Boulevard from North Red Bud Lane to CR 110 in December. The connection will feature a four-lane divided section with a bridge portion. About the projectThe road extension will create a four-lane roadway with a center median and two bridges over McNutt Creek.
