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City officials approved an amendment to an ordinance governing the total number of bars in downtown Round Rock, reducing the number of permitted bars to 11. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact Newspaper)
Ordinance limiting number of bars allowed in downtown Round Rock to 11 approved by council
Catch up on the latest actions taken by Round Rock City Council at its May 26 meeting. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact Newspaper)
ICYMI: Round Rock City Council approves economic incentive for Valex; council members sworn in; BCRUA contracts approved
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Williamson County Commissioners Court moves forward with restructuring emergency dispatch communications
Voters in Hays, Travis and Williamson counties had the opportunity to weigh in on candidates for state and local positions ahead of the November general election. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
About 8% of Austin-area voters cast ballots in primary runoffs
Round Rock City Council Members Hilda Montgomery and Rene M. Flores took their oaths of office May 26 following re-election. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact Newspaper)
Re-elected Round Rock City Council members sworn in following election canvass
Construction contracts for the next phase of the Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority deep-water intake were approved during a May 26 Round Rock City Council meeting. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact Newspaper)
Round Rock council approves construction contracts for next phase of BCRUA water intake
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Williamson County allocates $72.5 million toward water infrastructure
The deadline to file for a temporary disaster exemption with the Williamson Central Appraisal District is July 4. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact Newspaper)
Deadline to file for disaster exemption with Williamson Central Appraisal District is July 4
Months after Abbott Nutrition—the largest infant formula manufacturer in the U.S.—initiated a voluntary recall of several lines of powdered formula, parents across the U.S. are still struggling to find formula in stores. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Expert offers tips for parents amid nationwide baby formula shortage
Travis County provides funding for emergency medical services in Pflugerville area. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Travis County provides funding for emergency medical services in Pflugerville ETJ
From left, Peter Lake, Public Utility Commission of Texas chair, and Brad Jones, interim Electric Reliability Council of Texas president and CEO, expressed confidence in the Texas power grid's ability to meet the state's needs through the upcoming summer season. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper)
Ahead of summer, regulators stress confidence in Texas power grid to meet record demand forecast
Williamson County commissioners approved increased homestead exemptions during a May 17 meeting. (Claire Shoop/Community Impact Newspaper)
Williamson County increases property tax exemptions for homeowners, age 65-plus and disabled residents
Round Rock residents and businesses impacted by the March 21 tornado qualify for low-interest federal disaster loans following a disaster declaration issued for Williamson County by the U.S. Small Business Administration. (Chance Flowers/Community Impact Newspaper)
SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center now open at Clay Madsen Recreation Center
Round Rock officials approved a variance request to an ordinance banning the sale of alcohol within 300 feet of a school during its May 12 meeting.  (Steffanie Bartlett/Community Impact Newspaper)
Round Rock City Council approves alcohol sale variance for Luna's Tacos
Following the proclamation of June as National Pride Month in Round Rock by City Council during a May 12 meeting, the city will host its first-ever Pride Festival on June 4. (Courtesy The Woodlands Pride)
Round Rock to host first Pride Festival on June 4
Round Rock officials gave the first of two required approvals for a budget amendment to create a coordinated cleanliness effort. (John Cox/Community Impact Newspaper)
Enhancement team receives initial approval from Round Rock City Council
The SBA is offering low-interest disaster loans to Williamson County residents and businesses affected by the March 21 tornadoes. (Haley Grace/Community Impact Newspaper)
SBA disaster loans available to Williamson County residents, businesses following March 21 tornadoes
Round Rock residents reelected Rene M. Flores for City Council Place 2, unofficial polling data shows. (Brian Rash/Community Impact Newspaper)
Voters reelect Rene Flores for Round Rock City Council Place 2, unofficial election data shows
According to its website, The Shops at Willow Bend features more than 100 stores, including Macy's, Neiman Marcus and Dillard's. (William C. Wadsack/Community Impact Newspaper)
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