About Us:
Round Rock, Texas, with a population of 88,826, is located 15 miles north of Austin in the Central Texas hill country. Major employers include Dell, Farmers Insurance Group and Cypress Semiconductor. Its combined property tax and utility rates are the lowest in the region.
Round Rock is one of the fastest growing and best managed cities in Texas. The city has maintained high quality of life while becoming a major center for economic development in Central Texas.
Planning: As the winner of the prestigious Comprehensive Planning Award from the Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association in 1999, the City prides itself on its long-term vision.
Crime: Round Rock is ranked the 13th Safest City in the United States by a national survey, and has the fourth lowest crime rate among Texas cities with populations of 50,000 to 100,000. Round Rock has the lowest crime rate for cities in that size category – nearly half that of the city with the next lowest crime rate – in Central Texas. In a year 2006 survey of city residents, 89 percent of respondents said they felt safe walking alone in their neighborhood at night.
Cost of living: The City of Round Rock’s property tax rate is one of the lowest in the region (37.1 cents per $100 of valuation). Also, residents pay the lowest combined average monthly utility and tax costs in Central Texas, while achieving an 82 percent satisfaction rating from its customers. Round Rock has the lowest ACCRA composite cost of living index rating among the three largest cities in the metro area.
Public Utilities: Over the last three quarters, 89 percent of the city’s water customers have rated the city as good or excellent. Sewer customers gave an 87 percent rating (keep in mind the customers that respond to the survey have had a work order on their service recently). Round Rock has not had mandatory water rationing during the past 21 years.
Traffic: The Round Rock City Council approved a Transportation Master Plan in January 1999. The City’s Transportation Capital Improvement Plan contains $415 million worth of projects. The City’s half-cent sales tax levy for transportation will pay for $125 million of that total.
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Read More »Recently, RRPL hosted two lectures about a Texas civil rights activist born here in Round Rock, Juanita Craft. On her own initiative, journalist and author Helen Cordes inquired about offering a lecture at our library to educate our patrons about…
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Read More »With my Round Rock Public Library card, I have access to audiobooks through Playaway, Libby, and Hoopla, and, believe me, I utilize all of them! Audiobooks are perfect for multi-tasking. The post I Read with My Ears appeared first on City of Round…
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Read More »This year, the Round Rock Public Library invites you to join our Winter Reading Program. It’s simple. From Monday, December 4 to Tuesday, January 16, kids, teenagers, and adults alike can log their reading in our online portal,…
Read More »November is a time for reflection and gratitude. I am thankful for our new library space, our growing collections of books and materials, our professional, helpful staff members, and our … With a little help from our Friends Read More…
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Read More »For many years, Round Rock Public Library has partnered with the Williamson County Literacy Council to offer free ESL classes to our immigrant neighbors. The post ESL at RRPL – Two Powerful Acronyms, Together! appeared first on City of Round…
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Read More »One Community Four Books ends under the spectacle of an annular solar eclipse. Why not throw a viewing party with your own community? Here are our tips. The post Host your own Solar Eclipse viewing party! appeared first on City of Round Rock. Read…
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Read More »The Scholastic Book Fair visits RRPL July 11 -13, 2023. Shop in person--or online!--and raise money to buy Summer Reading prize books! The post Scholastic Book Fair appeared first on City of Round Rock. Read more at City Of Round Rock…
Read More »Important for more than a week! The Environmental Protection Agency’s annual Fix a Leak Week was created to encourage Americans to use water efficiently by finding and fixing leaks. Repairing minor … Fix a Leak Week Read More » The…
Read More »Employee uses data to assist City departments in providing essential services The post Employee Spotlight: Nathan Smith, Geospatial Services Manager appeared first on City of Round Rock. Read more at City Of Round Rock…
Read More »The Greater Round Rock Community Foundation is excited to announce a name change, and it is now the Central Texas Community Foundation (CTXCF). Established in 2004, the organization already serves donors and nonprofits in Round Rock, Austin,…
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Read More »Outdoor waterpark expansion will be complete for summer 2023 season The post Kalahari expands Round Rock resort with new outdoor attractions appeared first on City of Round Rock. Read more at City Of Round Rock…
Read More »Round Rock Police responded to a shooting that occurred in an apartment complex around 8:50 PM Thursday night, January 19, 2023. When officers arrived at the Red Hills Villas, located at 1401 South AW Grimes Boulevard, they found a male with…
Read More »The Round Rock Public Library will be closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023. We will resume our regular hours at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17. The post Library Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day appeared first on City of Round…
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Read More »Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized City of Round Rock with a 2022 WaterSense Partner of the Year Award for helping people save water. In recognition of … Conservation Program Honored with EPA…
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Read More »Longtime Friends Volunteer Bonnie Horowitz The post Friends Spotlight: Bonnie Horowitz appeared first on City of Round Rock. Read more at City Of Round Rock…
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Read More »The City’s Water Conservation Program is selling rain barrels for 40% off retail price to help you have a ready supply of FREE water for your garden, plants, and lawn! There is … Rain Barrel Sale & Conservation Rebates Read…
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Read More »New program has experienced more than 360 patient encounters since deployment The post New Crisis Response Unit takes Round Rock public safety to the next level appeared first on City of Round Rock. Read more at City Of Round Rock…
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Read More »Thanks to a #PlantWildflowers grant, RRPL is distributing wildflower seeds and offering fun and educational programming about pollinators. The post #PlantWildflowers grant appeared first on City of Round Rock. Read more at City Of Round Rock…
Read More »The City of Round Rock has implemented Stage 1 Drought Restrictions as of June 29th, 2022. Please read this blog to learn why we restrict outdoor water use in the … Drought and Conservation Read More » The post Drought Read more at…
Read More »Summertime is officially in full swing and that means hot, humid weather. Like everyone else in Texas, you’re trying to find ways to cool down. The good news? Round Rock … Four places to cool off in Round Rock Read More » The…
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Read More »Earn oceans of raffle chances by logging all of your reading by 8 p.m. Monday, August 1. Check out what you can win-- The post Check out the Summer Reading Challenge raffle prizes appeared first on City of Round Rock. Read more at City Of Round…
Read More »The Scholastic Book Fair visits RRPL July 11 -14. You'll go home with fun new books while also helping us raise money to buy Summer Reading prizes! The post Scholastic Book Fair appeared first on City of Round Rock. Read more at City Of Round…
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Read More »Join us for some fun with our ocean friends at one of the PreK Playtime sessions Wednesday, June 29. We’ll have Room C loaded up with ocean-themed play activities and … PreK Playtime: Under the Sea! Read More » The post PreK …
Read More »Call City offices to confirm validity of overdue bill calls or notices at 512-218-5460 The post Scam alert: Beware phone calls about overdue utility bills appeared first on City of Round Rock. Read more at City Of Round Rock…
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