EDUCATION
A Round Rock ISD trustee filed suit June 9 against the district's superintendent, alleging that the district official has conducted unauthorized investigations into another member of the board using district funds. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact Newspaper)
Round Rock ISD Trustee Mary Bone sues superintendent over alleged unauthorized investigation
A third-party investigation report recommended against reinstatement of Hafedh Azaiez as superintendent of Round Rock ISD following a near three-month paid suspension. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact Newspaper)
Report: Round Rock ISD board of trustees reinstated superintendent against investigator recommendation
The Round Rock ISD will discuss and take action regarding the resignation of Place 1 Trustee Jun Xiao as well as sanctions against all six remaining board members in a June 14 called meeting. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact Newspaper)
Round Rock ISD: Xiao resignation, sanction of remaining 6 trustees on June 14 board agenda
Round Rock ISD Place 1 Trustee Jun Xiao announced his resignation effective June 7 via Facebook post. (Courtesy Round Rock ISD)
Round Rock ISD Trustee Jun Xiao announces resignation
Children in Round Rock ISD will be able to receive free meals over the summer. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Round Rock ISD to provide free meals during summer break
The Round Rock ISD board of trustees discussed the possibility of exploring the implementation of single-member districts during meetings held May 18 and 19. (Courtesy Round Rock ISD)
Round Rock ISD board exploring possibility of implementing single-member districts
The Round Rock ISD board of trustees approved additional pay raises for district staff in the 2022-23 school year during its May 5 meeting, two weeks after approving a compensation increase April 21.  (Courtesy Round Rock ISD)
Round Rock ISD board amends 2022-23 compensation plan to include additional pay raises
NewQuest Properties announced plans May 2 for a 1,080-acre residential community in Plantersville at FM 1774 and Hwy. 105. (Courtesy NewQuest Properties)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: 1,080-acre community to be developed at FM 1774, Hwy. 105 in Plantersville; Pflugerville ISD facing financial woes due to property values and more top news
Pflugerville ISD facing financial woes due to property values
The grand opening of the Robbie & Lynore Robinson Fine Arts Center was postponed in December after Plano ISD officials said they discovered "significant cracking as a result of poor workmanship and/or design." (William C. Wadsack/Community Impact Newspaper)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Plano ISD sued by building company after alleging 'poor workmanship' on future fine arts center; Mighty Fine Burgers provides updates on upcoming locations south of Austin and more top news
According to ownership, the company first opened the new location this February and held a grand opening in mid-March. (Courtesy of Plano Antique Mall)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Plano Antique Mall relocates to new west-side location; Local Table relocating to a larger space in Katy area and more top news
RRISD Chief of Teaching and Learning Ryan Smith said there were few changes from the previous year handed down by the Texas Education Agency. (Courtesy Round Rock ISD)
District reviews accountability reporting changes for 2022-23 school year
District officials approved up to 4% pay increases for some district staff following several discussions of teacher compensation. (Courtesy Round Rock ISD)
Round Rock ISD board approves pay increases for staff in 2022-23 compensation plan
Magnolia Village is a 60-acre mixed-use development proposed at FM 1488 and Spur 149 in Magnolia. (Rendering courtesy Gulf Coast Commercial Group)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Construction to start on Magnolia Village retail center May 2; Stranger Things Store to open in Grapevine Mills and more top news
Round Rock ISD trustees will consider a proposed 2022-23 compensation plan during the April 21 board meeting that includes some pay increases for district staff. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact Newspaper)
Round Rock ISD board to consider approval of 2022-23 compensation plan
Davis Elementary School fifth graders Luke Juli and Bryan Huerta Ramos work with teacher Kristine Carrington on an assignment. (William C. Wadsack/Community Impact Newspaper)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Plano ISD could cut programs due to rising state recapture bill; Frosties to offer daiquiris to go in downtown Hutto and more top news
1838 Grill New Braunfels opened in early March and serves American-style food. (Courtesy 1838 Grill New Braunfels)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: 1838 Grill New Braunfels now open and more local business updates; Tomball ISD considering boundary changes near The Woodlands and more top news
Jennifer Barton, a representative of the Texas Association of School Boards, presents information about market salaries in school districts at an April 5 Conroe ISD board of trustees meeting. (Screenshot via Conroe ISD/Community Impact Newspaper)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Conroe ISD approves teacher, employee pay increases for 2022-23 school year; Black Bear Diner to open in northeast Fort Worth and more top news
Legal battles for Eanes ISD and Lake Travis ISD are ongoing for the "invalid" 2020 property valuation by the Texas comptroller. (Courtesy Brian Jackson/Adobe Stock)
Central Texas districts fight 'invalid' property values for second year