🌱 City Considers Ownership Of City Streetlights + New Job Openings

Good morning, Round Rock! Elaine Thompson here, your host of the Round Rock Patch newsletter — imparting the most important things happening in our community. Including:

• Round Rock is considering taking ownership of streetlights.
• Job openings in the area, with pay rates listed!
• 2023–2024 school year enrollment for out-of-district students

But first, today's weather:

A passing morning shower. High: 82 Low: 64.

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Here are the top stories today in Round Rock:

1. Round Rock streetlights are currently under ownership by Oncor Electronic Delivery Company LLC. Maintaining the 5,604 streetlights is an ongoing issue, as repairs are not performed by the city and the cost is high, $731,497.32 a year, contracted through Oncor. At an upcoming March 9 meeting, officials will consider several measures, such as consulting services from Tanko Streetlighting, to help negotiate the purchase from Oncor and switch to LED lighting. The cost of consulting services would be $172,865, paid from the city's general fund upon approval. Community Impact Newspaper has the full scoop.
2. For those seeking a career change or a job to supplement income, we've got some local listings for you to check out! Firehouse Animal Health Centers is looking for a Client Service Coordinator ($15-$23 per hour). Guidant Financial has an opening for a Client Services Account Representative ($41,600 annually). The Retail Strategy is hiring a Real Estate Administrative Coordinator ($45,000 - $55,000 annually). To check out more jobs, visit Round Rock Patch.
3. Enrollment for the 2023–2024 school year is now open for Round Rock ISD students from Pre-K to 12 who reside outside the district's boundaries. A few details to remember: Out-of-district transportation is not available, select schools are available, and other requirements can be found here. For more information, parents and students can visit Round Rock ISD.

Today in Round Rock:

• City Council Packet Briefing at Round Rock City Hall (7:30 AM)
• BNI Rock 'n Allstars Coffee Social at Alamo Coffee Company (8 AM)
• Business Leader Series - March at CENTRO Event Space (8 AM)
• Chisholm Trail improvements open house at Owen House Reception Hall (5 PM)
• Old School Dungeons & Dragons Group at Round Rock Library (6 PM)
• Called Board Meeting at Meridian World School (6 PM)

From my notebook:

• Colored in waves of blue: "Round Rock is looking a bit bluer with the arrival of bluebonnets, y'all! Who else is excited to take pictures of this Texas wildflower? 🤠" (Round Rock, Texas – City Government Facebook)

• For Round Rock ISD parents: "The Round Rock ISD Police Department will host a virtual information session about their department and approach to school policing for parents, guardians, and community members to attend on March 29." (Round Rock ISD Facebook)
• Get ready for Spring Break! "🛟Ready for your teen to have their best summer ever? Ages 15+ The 1st step in becoming a City of Round Rock Lifeguard is taking part in a training class! Next class is over Spring Break March 13-17." (Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update!

— Elaine Thompson

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