Kelsey Thompson
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DATA: Lack of Black teachers at Riojas Elementary School extends back a decade
The last time Riojas Elementary School employed a full-time Black teacher was during the 2010-11 academic year, when there was one Black teacher, six Hispanic or Latino teachers, and 23 white teachers among out of a total of 30 teaching positions. → Read More
Round Rock Garden Center grows support in Central Texas community
As spring arrives in Central Texas, the quiet hum of customers at the Round Rock Garden Center picked up on a Thursday morning as guests began searching for new house plants and walked through rows of vegetables. → Read More
Pflugerville ISD outlines efforts for increased diversity, equity hiring initiatives among staff
The April 1 conversation follows a March 4 board meeting during which several parents spoke out about the lack of Black teachers at Riojas Elementary School, as well as concerns regarding greater diversity and equity initiatives at Pflugerville ISD. → Read More
Heightened volume leads to trash, recycling service delays in Pflugerville
Trash and recyclables not picked up by the end of customers' traditional trash days will be collected the following day. → Read More
Pflugerville kicks off Phase 2 of Old Austin-Hutto Road improvements
Buckle up, Pflugerville: Construction on Phase 2 of Old Austin-Hutto Road improvements is expected to last seven months. → Read More
1 year after deadly Stone Hill shooting, Pflugerville police continue search for suspect
Sharon Selman was killed in a shooting one year ago today at Century Stone Hill South Apartments near Pflugerville's Stone Hill Town Center. → Read More
Masfajitas Restaurant opens in new Round Rock location, plus 3 other business updates
It's Taco Tuesday, Round Rock! → Read More
3 names under consideration for Round Rock ISD's 35th elementary school
The top recommendations were inspired by a Round Rock-born Civil Rights leader and the upcoming campus's proximity to Old Settlers Park. → Read More
Round Rock, Hutto businesses carve space for female leadership in male-dominated industries
“It doesn’t have to be a man that uses power tools, → Read More
2 Round Rock ISD students combat COVID-19 learning slide, one tutoring session at a time
“One of the things parents really talked about is how students are struggling in class to stay focused, to concentrate on their work and to really connect with their teachers,” co-founder Sarayu Kommuri said. “Since they’re not meeting face to face, they don’t really get a chance to talk to their teachers and really get to know that student and teacher relationship.” → Read More
Concordia High School to relocate to new Pflugerville campus and 3 other business updates
The private Christian college preparatory high school, currently operating off Royston Lane, will relocate to a new campus in Pflugerville this fall. → Read More
Via 313 pizzeria to expand into Round Rock in 2021
Any way you slice it, the news is true: Via 313 Pizza is coming to Round Rock. → Read More
Pflugerville approves $1.5M contract related to 2020 transportation bond projects
Projects incorporated into the bond program include FM 685 corridor improvements; Kelly Lane Phase 3; Main Street; Weiss Lane extension and realignment with Cameron Road; East Pflugerville Parkway; and Pecan Street improvements. → Read More
Grand Avenue Parkway celebrates opening of 4-lane roadway in Wells Branch neighborhood
“Before this was open, the only east-west street for all of Wells Branch was Wells Branch Parkway,” said Brigid Shea, Travis County Commissioner for Precinct 2, in the release. “This is a huge improvement. It gives people more options and reduces the bottlenecks that were not good for the neighborhood.” → Read More
Round Rock ISD announces class of 2021 graduation dates, ceremony formats
Ahead of graduation, Round Rock ISD seniors will have the opportunity to choose between a traditional ceremony or a commencement walk. → Read More
Dell Diamond to serve as Texas Rangers' alternate training site
In addition to operating as a COVID-19 vaccination hub, Dell Diamond will soon serve as the Texas Rangers' alternate training site. → Read More
Dell Diamond to serve as Texas Rangers' alternate training training site
In addition to operating as a COVID-19 vaccination hub, Dell Diamond will soon serve as the Texas Rangers' alternate training site. → Read More
The Sweet Tooth Parlor Bakery & Cafe to bring treats to Round Rock, plus 3 more area business updates
Here's some sweet news to brighten up your day, Round Rock. → Read More
Pflugerville to kick off new on-demand transit program March 23
The transit service will help residents get to various destinations, such as shopping plazas, medical services, Pflugerville City Hall, the Pflugerville Public Library and other attractions near downtown. → Read More
Avg. home prices continue to spike in Round Rock, Pflugerville, Hutto despite winter storm
Average home prices increased by over 20% in all three cities. → Read More