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City seeks input on Railroad Quiet Zone project -- update on public comment...
The City of Round Rock is seeking input regarding the Railroad Quiet Zone project. We held an Open House to present preliminary information and gather public input on Wednesday, Aug. 22, at the Baca...
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Pat the Roc Skills Academy presents Ball Handling Camp!
Register now for the Pat the Roc Skills Academy Ball Handling Camp featuring Pat the Rock. The camp will take place at the Clay Madsen Recreation Center on September 8th from 9:00am to 10:00pm. This...
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Party clothed
When this year's political conventions began, I considered information gathering my priority. But it's hard to claim any responsible-citizen cred when these events are so entertaining. The eclectic...
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Bedtime stories got your goat?
Raise your hand if a youngster of your acquaintance ever fixated on an unlikable bedtime story, demanding this resented volume to be read nightly for weeks on end. Now, raise your hand and say "Hmmmm"...
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Family Campout this Friday at Old Settlers Park!
The City of Round Rock's Parks and Recreation Department presents the second annual Family Campout this Friday and Saturday, Sept. 21 and 22, at Old Settler’s Park.Come Camp with us in Old Settlers...
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Somerset and Chisholm Valley Park get huge makeovers!
The Round Rock City Council hosted two ribbon cuttings to rededicate Somerset and Chisholm Valley Park and the community came out to celebrate. The City Council approved $625,000 in 2012 as part of...
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Can't take it with you: your reputation
I saw one of those annoying commercials again last night. It's not political ads I find exasperating; it's the appeals for us to charge vast sums on our credit cards to finance theme park vacation...
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Round Rock Public Library Seeks Your Input on the Master Plan
The Round Rock Public Library is looking ahead and starting to plan for the future growth of library services and facilities. The Library does not want to plan for the future without you. We want to...
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October Fun for Teens
The Summer is over, and we are heading towards Fall. In October we have some great programs for teens with a hint of Halloween happenings! At our Book Club we will discuss, The Graveyard Book by Neil...
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The kindness (and efficiency) of strangers
From the "that was awkward" memory file: I'm applying for a driver license in another state. Peering into the hood of the vision screening device, I focus on the foggy surface and announce, "OK,...
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Focus Group Schedule
The Round Rock Public Library is embarking upon a planning effort. The purpose of our effort is to develop a plan that will provide a clear direction for the Library for the next ten years. As a...
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Here we go again
Earlier in the week, two distinguished-looking individuals smiling determinedly, perfectly tailored, and sporting patriotic ties strode onto the debate platform. Witnessing this, my daughter and I...
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Join us this Saturday for the 26th Annual Outlaw Trail 100 Cycling Tour!
We are just 3 days away from the 26th Annual Outlaw Trail 100 Cycling Tour! You may register online now at www.outlawtrail100.com. You may register in person by delivering your registration form to...
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Technology Focus Group Scheduled
Carson Block, the tech consultant, will be here November 1st at 6pm to facilitate the technology focus group. I only have a few spots available. If you are interested in participating, please contact...
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You gotta dig Texas Native Plant Week
The City of Round Rock stormwater drainage team reminds you that this week is Texas Native Plant Week.Native plants are a good choice whether you are planting a tree, shrub, flowers, vines or grasses...
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Got the message?
Board meetings are like Thanksgiving; I'm much happier during and afterward than before. Wednesday's session was fine; after two years in this area of church administration the four of us can finish...
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Pizza + Tech Talk
Technology focus group scheduled for Thursday, November 1st at 6pm at Gattiland (buffet served)! You MUST register with me if you want to participate. mcervantes@roundrocktexas.gov
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What's in a meme?
Statistics can really class up a blog, but let's avoid those undecided voter polls (too changeable). This data is rock solid: 1 television, 3 people, 2 dogs,1 crockpot full of barbecued...
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FREE Fall Fun Fest October 31st at Old Settlers Park!
The Round Rock Parks and RecreationFall Fun Festival 2012 will take place from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Oct. 31 at the Lakeview Pavilion festival area at Old Settlers Park. This event is sponsored by...
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