Round Rock to make $46M investment in water treatment infrastructure
Round Rock will contribute $46 million to the expansion of a water treatment plant to increase capacity for potable water to serve residents.
This comes as city officials gave the go-ahead for a construction contract to nearly double its water treatment capacity from a shared facility as a member city in the Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority.
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Round Rock opens expanded Sports Center
Round Rock officials and guests marked the completion of the Round Rock Sports Center expansion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Nov. 17.
The $19 million expansion, approved by voters in the 2023 bond election, adds two full basketball courts, making the total eight. The added courts are designed for flexibility, allowing the facility to switch to 16 volleyball courts or run simultaneous events, such as basketball games and more.
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Proposed Skybox data center moves forward in Round Rock
Another data center may soon take shape in Round Rock, after a city commission gave initial approval for a new facility.
The city of Round Rock's Planning & Zoning Commission gave preliminary approval for a proposed Skybox data center near E. Old Settlers Boulevard during a Nov. 5 meeting.
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Round Rock opens new Lakeview Pavilion and Stage at Old Settlers Park
Round Rock officials celebrated the grand opening of the Lakeview Pavilion and Stage on Nov. 15, one of the first major amenities completed in a multi-year overhaul of Old Settlers Park.
The event featured a live performance by singer Allen Stone, a ribbon-cutting with City Council members, Parks and Recreation officials and other community leaders, and a lineup of local vendors offering food and drinks.
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