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City officials take to the new basketball courts added through the Round Rock Sports Center’s $19 million expansion. (Courtesy city of Round Rock)

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Round Rock opens expanded Sports Center

By Manuel Holguin Jr.

Round Rock officials celebrated the $19 million expansion of the Round Rock Sports Center, adding two new basketball courts, flexible volleyball space, upgraded seating, extra parking and a cashier-free Amazon retail store. City leaders say a future phase could nearly double the facility’s capacity to meet growing demand.

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