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As the need for more housing continues to increase rapidly in Round Rock, city ocials and developers are working to boost the number of housing units.
The Homestead at East Old Settlers neighborhood in Round Rock will deliver 620 homes by 2025. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact Newspaper)
Round Rock’s population growth outpaces new housing construction Round Rock real estate agent and former resident Mari House said she had to move out of the city in May 2021, mainly because the cost of living there was rapidly surpassing her ability to pay for it. made her leased home unaordable. “I wanted to purchase a home in Round Rock, but the houses were already over half a million dollars,” House said. and development services in Round Rock, acknowl- edged that housing production must continue to speed up, and said city sta and ocials are continu- ally working to meet the need. BY BROOKE SJOBERG
Her situation illustrates one reason why city lead- ers are working with developers to create more acces- sibility for living in Round Rock. Bradley Dushkin, assistant director for planning
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A single mother, House said she moved her family to Leander in May 2021 after rent increases in Round Rock driven largely by market demand for housing
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4 Florida-based CSL Plasma opened a clinic at 2800 S. I-35, Ste. 210, Round Rock, on Nov. 9. The plasma donation clinic oers compensation for qualied donors based on clinic location and client weight. 737-327-4487. www.cslplasma.com 5 My Eyelab opened in Round Rock on Dec. 6. The location at 2150 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Ste 300, oers in-house eye exams, eyeglasses, sunglasses and con- tacts. 512-793-9917. www.myeyelab.com 6 Coworking space Oce Evolution opened at City Centre 2 at 551 S. I-35, Ste. 300, Round Rock, in December. The facil- ity oers amenities including 35 private and fully furnished oces, seven micro oces and a drop-in coworking lounge that holds 16. www.oceevolution.com 7 A Take 5 Oil Change location in Round Rock opened Oct. 25 at 2151 Gattis School Road. Take 5 oers oil changes as well as under-hood uid replenishment, and air lter or windshield wiper replacements. 737-210-8901. www.take5oilchange.com
Blvd., Ste. 160, Round Rock. The business oers plant-based, small-batch hand- made soap as well as laundry and bath items. www.bucitysoap.com 12 Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar will open a new location at 2600 N. I-35, Round Rock, in late spring 2022, a rep- resentative said. Whiskey Cake serves a menu of appetizers, salads, entrees and desserts alongside drinks, including wine, beer, signature cocktails and whiskey ights. www.whiskeycake.com CLOSINGS 13 Sam Bass Covered Storage , located at 4700 Sam Bass Road, Round Rock, closed Dec. 31. A representative said the closure is due to the Sam Bass Road wid- ening project, and Williamson County ac- quired the land through eminent domain. In late November, the owners opened a new storage facility in Round Rock, Exec- utive Enclosed Boat & RV Storage, on Red
1 Indian restaurant Bamboo Biryani’s Bowl & Grill opened at 130 Sundance Parkway, Ste. 100, Round Rock, in mid-October. The menu oers appetizers, chaat, dosas, curry and the namesake 2 A Black Swan Yoga location opened Dec. 13 at 2800 S. I-35, Ste. 310, Round Rock. The studio is donation-based and oers classes of varying styles of yoga as well as online yoga for at-home practice. www.blackswanyoga.com 3 Executive Enclosed Boat & RV Storage began taking reservations Nov. 30 for its 50-foot storage units at 1531 Red Bud Lane, Round Rock. The high-end storage facility caters to owners of boats, RVs and small businesses who need to store large machinery. 512-759-8778. www.execenclosed.com biryani. 512-310-8480. www.bowlandgrill.com
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serving craft coffee with the new hours of 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. on weekends. 512-968-6885. www.lamppost.coffee COMING SOON 2 Finding Balance , a yoga studio at 117 East St., Hutto, will open in early to mid-January. Finding Balance will offer daily yoga classes as well as periodic events focused on yoga, wellness and personal development. www.findingbalancetx.com 3 Martin Nelson Endodontic Group plans to open a new endodontic office at 106 Taylor St., Hutto. The office is expected to open in summer 2022, according to Martin Nelson Endodontic
Group representative Rodrigo Reyes. Endodontists are dental care providers who specialize in treating root canals. The clinic has five other locations across the Central Texas area, including two in Cedar Park, one in Georgetown, one in Pfluger- ville and one in Austin. 512-275-4222. www.martinendodontics.com 4 Taco Casa broke ground on a new restaurant at 330 Ed Schmidt Blvd., Hut- to, next to Chipotle, on Dec. 2. The loca- tion is expected to open in late January or early February. Taco Casa has locations across Texas, but the Hutto location will be the first in the Austin area. Taco Casa specializes in light Mexican fare including tacos, burritos, nachos and tostadas. www.tacocasatexas.com
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WORTH THE TRIP Jan. 21 See a legendary brass band Grammy-winning New Orleans group Rebirth Brass Band will take the stage in Austin for a night of live music showcasing its distinct style. Rebirth Brass Band has been playing for four decades, and its style incorporates jazz, funk, soul and R&B. 7 p.m. (doors open). $35 (in advance), $36 (day of show). ACL Live, 310 Willie Nelson Blvd., Austin. 512-225-7999. www.acl-live.com
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The Cheer America Championships will bring teams to Round Rock to compete for top prizes. The performance schedule will be released Monday on the week of the event. $20. $15 for military and seniors. Kids 5 and under are free. Round Rock Sports Center, 2400 Chisholm Trail Road, Round Rock. 512-341-3125. www.cachampionships.com
The Hutto Area Chamber of Commerce will host The Big Easy Masquerade Gala. The event will include an open bar, live entertainment, a live and silent auction, and games. 5-10:30 p.m. $125 (seats), $1,250 (tables). Kalahari Resorts, 3001 Kalahari Blvd., Round Rock. 512-759-4400. www.huttochamber.com
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20 EXPLORE YOUR LOVE OF ROLE PLAYING GAMES The city of Pugerville is hosting a Dungeons and Dragons and Pizza event for people interested in learning about the famous fantasy game. Attendees will spend the rst 30 minutes learning the rules and how to play. They will continue with a self-contained “one-shot” campaign that will last about 2.5 hours. No experience is necessary. Register online at the city website. 5-9 p.m. $5 (Pugerville residents), $7.50 (nonresidents). Pugerville Recreation Center, 400 Immanuel Road, Pugerville. 512-990-6363. www.pugervilletx.gov 20 CHECKOUT A SILENT BOOK CLUB The Pugerville Library is hosting a new concept of BYOB—bring your own book. Attendees for the silent book club will bring a book of their choosing, chat for a few minutes about what they are reading and then quietly read until the program ends. Online registration is now open on the library website. 6-7:30 p.m.
JANUARY 13 GET YOUR GAMING ON Head to the Pugerville Recreation Center for a Super Smash Bros. tournament. Attendees will play the classic crossover ghting game that features characters from various Nintendo games. The winner will receive a Pf-Esports T-shirt. Attendees may register online at the city’s website. 6-8 p.m. Free. Pugerville Recreation Center, 400 Immanuel Road, Pugerville. 512-990-6363. www.pugervilletx.gov 15 TEST YOUR POKER SKILLS The Lodge Poker Club is hosting a classic poker tournament with unlimited re-entries. Prizes will be awarded, and the winner will receive a pair of Beats headphones, a trophy and a listing on the venue’s wall of fame, according to The Lodge. 12:15 p.m. $200 (buy in, active membership required). The Lodge Poker Club & Card House, 1401 S. I-35, Round Rock. 512-614-4045. www.thelodgepokerclub.com
Free. Pugerville Public Library, 1008 W. Puger St., Pugerville. 512-990-6100. www.library.pugervilletx.gov 22 SUPPORT LOCAL FARMERS Visit the Round Rock Farmer’s Market, hosted by Farmer George Farmers Markets, at the University Oaks shopping center. Farm-fresh produce and other items from local vendors will be available for purchase. Farmer George Farmers Markets is an organization that works with local businesses and strives to bring responsibly raised foods and products to Texas neighborhoods. Free entry. 10 a.m.-noon. 201 University Oaks Blvd., Round Rock. 956-286-7775. www.farmergeorge.market 28 CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL DANCE TRADITIONS Migrations Dance & Music Festival will bring a three-day event full of dance showcases, vendors and workshops to the Wingate by Wyndham Round Rock Hotel & Conference Center. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $8-$90. Wingate by Wyndham Round Rock Hotel & Conference Center, 1209 N. I-35, Round Rock. www.migrationsaustin.com
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Most demographic populations in Round Rock have grown in the last 10 years. The white demographic is one of the few groups that decreased since 2010.
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Elected ocials Williamson County Commissioners Court Judge: Bill Gravell Precinct 1: Terry Cook Precinct 2: Cynthia Long Precinct 3: Valerie Covey Precinct 4: Russ Boles
Helpful resources Fire department • 512-218-5590* Police department • 512-218-5500* Animal control • 512-218-5500 Utility billing • 512-218-5460 Library • 512-218-7000 Parks and recreation • 512-218-5540 *Call 911 for emergencies
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CAJUNAND SEAFOOD 7 Deckhand Oyster Bar & Seafood 701 W. Louis Henna Blvd., Austin 5123683379 www.deckhandoysterbar.com $$ 8 Louisiana Crab Shack 2250 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Ste. 215, Round Rock 5125025020 www.louisianacrabshackusa.com $$ 9 Smokey Creek Cajun Bar and Grill 910 Round Rock Ave., Round Rock 5125800860 www.smokeycreekcajun.com $$ K CATERING 10 Alfred’s Catering 2100 Double Creek Drive, Ste. 100, Round Rock 5127858416 www.alfredscatering.com COFFEE SHOPS 11 Alamo Coee Co. 1021 Sendero Springs Drive, Round Rock www.alamocoee.com $ COMING IN 2022 12 Dutch Bros Coee 1700 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Ste. 850, Round Rock
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4 Flix Brewhouse 2200 I35 Frontage Road, Ste. B1, Round Rock 5122443549 www.ixbrewhouse.com $$ K 5 Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar
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ROUND ROCK DINING BAR&GRILLS 1 Anchor Bar 2702 Parker Drive, Ste. B, Round Rock 5124946727 www.anchorbar.com
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www.uptowncheapskate.com 34 Urban Betty 3001 Joe DiMaggio Blvd., Ste. 1350, Round Rock 5123717663 www.urbanbetty.com COMING IN 2022 FOODAND GROCERY 35 Manpasand Supermarket 130 Sundance Parkway, Ste. 100, Round Rock 9155053366 www.manpasandsupermarket.com 36 Sam Bass Market 2111 Sam Bass Road, Ste. 100, Round Rock 5122972221 Facebook: Sam Bass Market 37 The Sweet Tooth Parlor Bakery & Cafe 808 E. Palm Valley Blvd. Ste. 200, Round Rock 5125815100 www.thesweettoothparlor.com Boon Supplements www.boonsupplements.com D-Choice Retail 5127514490 www.d-choiceretail.com HOME ANDHARDWARE 38 iTIle 120 Sundance Parkway, Ste. 200, Round Rock 5128881212 Facebook: iTile ATX 39 Merry’s Mud Pottery House 306 E. Austin Ave., Round Rock Facebook: Merry’s Mud Pottery House PETS 40 PetSuites 15940 Great Oaks Drive, Round Rock 7372635361 www.greatoaks.petsuitesofamerica.com OTHER 41 Happy Clouds Smoke & Vape 602 E. McNiel Road, Ste. 114, Round Rock 5122159399 www.happycloudssmokeshop.com
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5419554700 www.dutchbros.com $ 13 Lamppost Coee 201 E. Main St., Ste. 101, Round Rock 5128400095 www.lamppost.coee $ HALAL 14 Aladdin Halal Grill 2051 Gattis School Road, Ste. 630, Round Rock 7372369000 www.aladdinhalalgrill.com $ 15 The Urban Turban 4257 Gattis School Road, Round Rock 5124236199 Facebook: The Urban Turban $ HAMBURGERS 16 Ambur Fire Smash Burgers & BBQ 5430 Hwy. 79, Round Rock 5128002984 www.amburre.com $ 17 Whataburger 281 University Blvd., Round Rock www.whataburger.com $ COMING IN 2022 ITALIAN 18 Milano Ristorante 1700 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Ste. 300, Round
Rock 5125025545 www.milanoristorantetx.com $$ 19 Palermo Pasta House 121 E. Main St., Round Rock 5123693952 www.palermopastahouse.com $$ MEXICANLATIN 20 Brasas Peruanas 206 N. Mays St., Round Rock 5128204085 Facebook: Brasas Peruanas $$ 21 El Takobar 118 E. Main St., Round Rock 5125994180 Facebook: El Takobar $ 22 Taco Palenque 130 Louis Henna Blvd., Round Rock 5122436553 www.tacopalenque.com $ SHOPPING BEAUTY 23 HARE House of Beauty 302 W. Main St., Ste. 104, Round Rock 7372889763
2013 N. Mays St., Round Rock 5123945393 25 Pinky & Co Beauty Bar 17220 RM 620, Ste. 115, Round Rock 7372058003 www.pinkyandco.com 26 Sha Sha Beauty Hair Supply Store and Salon 110 N. I35, Ste. 130, Round Rock 5155056026 www.shashabeautyhairsalon.com 27 Shakim Creation Hair Studio 3021 S. I35, Ste. 17, Round Rock 7372030034 www.shakimcreationbeauty.com CLOTHING 28 Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More 2851 Joe Dimaggio Blvd., Bldg. 3, Ste. 6, Round Rock 5123410701 www.bigfrog.com 29 dd’s Discounts 2601 I35 S., Ste. 200, Round Rock 5122445433 www.ddsdiscounts.com 30 Divinely Designed Hair & Wigs 106 S. Harris St., Round Rock 5128989447 www.divinely-designed-hair-llc-business.site 31 Goodwill 677 University Blvd., Round Rock 5126829243 www.goodwillcentraltexas.org 32 Rhae 306 W. Main St., Round Rock www.shoprhae.com 33 Uptown Cheapskate 2601 I35, Ste. D300, Round Rock 5125208025
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MEXICANLATIN 9 Fogonero Restaurant 800 W. Pecan St., Pugerville 5124284565 www.fogonerorestaurant.com $$ MIDDLE EASTERN 10 Kebab Shop 18616 Limestone Commercial Drive, Ste. 300, Pugerville 5129002560 www.thekebabshop.com $$ SHOPPING BOOKS The Book Burrow 5126708441 www.thebookburrowbookstore.com HOME ANDHARDWARE 11 Billiard Factory 19116 Limestone Commercial Drive, Pugerville www.billiardfactory.com COMING EARLY 2022
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5122916182 www.iwantcrave.com $$ K COFFEE SHOPS 5 The Human Bean 105 Rex Kerwin Court, Bldg. 1, Pugerville 5125950012 www.thehumanbean.com $ HOME COOKING 6 Little Ola’s Biscuits 14735 Bratton Lane, Ste. 310, Austin www.littleolasbiscuits.com $ 7 Stu’em 1202 FM 685, Stes. B5B6, Pugerville 5129693018 www.stuematx.com $$ INDIAN 8 Curry Kitchen 15424 FM 1825, Ste. 230, Pugerville 5125199104 www.currykitchen.org $$
PFLUGERVILLE DINING ASIAN 1 JJ’s Wok 1420 Wells Branch Parkway, Ste. 280, Pugerville $$ COMING MARCH 2022 BAR AND GRILLS 2 54th Street Restaurant & Drafthouse 19109 Limestone Commercial Drive, Pugerville www.54thstreetgrill.com $$ COMING EARLY 2022 3 Willie’s Grill & Icehouse 19200 Colorado Sand Drive, Pugerville www.williesgrillandicehouse.com $$ COMING MARCH 2022 BARBECUE 4 Crave Hot Dogs and Barbecue 21315 SH 130, Ste. 150, Pugerville
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12 Exaco Trading Co. 16001 Impact Way, Pugerville www.exaco.com COMING EARLY 2022 13 Fabulous Floors 1500 Central Commerce Circle, Pugerville 9722506222 www.faboors.com 14 Sleep Number 18841 FM 685, Pugerville 7374021200 www.sleepnumber.com OTHER 15 Vapor Station 14905 Dessau Road, Ste. 100, Pugerville 5129693411 www.vaporstation.net JEWELRY 16 Ethel & Isabelle 15812 Windermere Drive, Ste. 400, Pugerville 5125208070 ethelisabellejewelry.com
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Access to western Round Rock and Brushy Creek via RM 620 will be enhanced following the completion of a ve-stage transportation project in 2023. RM 620, a gateway to western Round Rock, Brushy Creek and Cedar Park from I-35, will eventually include an overpass, frontage lanes and a roundabout. The eastbound frontage lane is expected to be complete by spring 2022, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. The project is currently in Phase 2 of 5, although TxDOT has stated that construction phases may proceed out of order. Work on the roundabout commenced in summer 2021, and portions of it are expected to be completed in spring 2022. Also included in Phase 2 of the project is the widening of Lake Creek Drive, portions of the Chisholm Trail Road roundabout, eastbound main lanes and eastbound frontage lanes. Crews are working on the substructure for the bridge that will cross the roundabout and rail line as well as pour- ing concrete on driveways along the eastbound frontage road, according to TxDOT. When completed, RM 620 will look radically dierent from its previous status as a four-lane roadway. The complete project plan calls for ground-level east and west- bound lanes, overpasses over Lake Creek and Chisholm Trail, and improvements to pedestrian and bicycle access. Phase 2 is expected to nish in spring 2022, to be followed by Phase 4 in the summer. This phase will include the construction of main lanes
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A project to enhance the South Mays Street corridor is in the nal stages of design. The main part of the project extends from McNeil Road south to Mays Crossing Drive. Timeline: early 2022-TBD Cost: $1.65 Million Funding source: city of Round Rock
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Kenney Fort Boulevard construction project to extend roadwaywill continue throughout 2022
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Abrams LP during the Sept. 23 City Council meeting, where Transpor- tation Director Gary Hudder said it would be one of few north-south routes in the city with a minimal number of intersections. He said the extension project is expected to ease north-south trac congestion to some degree, as non-I-35 options between University Boulevard and SH 45 N are limited to Mays Street, A.W. Grimes Boulevard and Red Bud Lane. “The nice thing about a project like this is it’s what we call a greeneld project, the vast majority of it is built where there’s no trac,” Hudder said during the packet brieng Sept. 21. “There’s no conict, so the contractor can move through without a lot of
The extension of Kenney Fort Boulevard will provide an additional north-south route through the city of Round Rock, connecting Hwy. 79 and SH 45 N. The second and third segments of the project will eliminate a gap in the city’s transportation net- work, enhancing mobility, according to the city. When completed, Kenney Fort will be a limited-access six-lane divided major arterial, according to plans for the project. Additionally, connections to the Brushy Creek Trail System and Old Settler’s Park via sidewalks and shared-use paths will also be made. The construction and engineering contract for Sections 2 and 3 of the thoroughfare was awarded to J.D.
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North Mays Street widening Two segments of Mays Street— from Paloma Drive to Steam Way, and Oakmont Drive to south of the University Drive-Oakmont intersection—will be widened to a ve- lane roadway with 6-foot sidewalks on the east side and 10-foot shared-use pathways on the west side. Timeline: TBD Cost: estimated at $3.5 million-$4 million Funding source: city of Round Rock
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