🌱 General Obligation Project Updates + New Speed Limits In Town

Hello and happy Friday, y'all! I'm back in your inbox this morning with the most important things happening in Round Rock. Today you'll learn about these stories and more:

• Updates on Round Rock's 2013 bond projects
• Learn Round Rock heritage from an expert in the field.
• New speed limit signage in parts of town

But first, today's weather:

Sun and some clouds. High: 59 Low: 47.

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Here are the top stories in Round Rock today:

1. Ten years in the making, check out Round Rock's list of projects in the 2013 general obligation bond program: $16.5 million allotted for fire department facilities (Prop. 1), $56.5 million for parks and recreation (Prop. 2), $23.2 million for the library facilities (Prop. 3), $27.4 million for police and fire training facilities (Prop. 4). Three new fire department buildings are being built to relocate stations #4, #8, #9. A new training facility for police and fire was completed in Sept. 2018. The Rock 'N River Family Aquatic Center was completed in May 2016. Round Rock Public Library is making its debut this weekend, Jan. 28. Visit City of Round Rock for more details on other bond projects.
2. Learning about the preservation of Round Rock history is something that the community can experience on Feb. 7 at noon at the Baca Center Grand Room. The "Discovering Round Rock History lunch and learn" program will have vice chair of the City of Round Rock Historic Preservation Commission, Pamela Anderson, sharing her knowledge of heritage tourism. Bring your own lunch and enjoy complimentary cookies and water. Check out City of Round Rock to learn more.
   
3. New speed limits will receive official signage within Old Settlers Park and Downtown Round Rock, after city council members unanimously approved the measure by consent at the Jan. 26 meeting. Harrell Parkway will be reduced to 25 mph and a new section from East Main Street will be added to an already existing 30 mph zone. These new speed limit zones were taken into consideration after studies and input from the community. Round Rock Police Chief Alan Banks said, “We also have to take into consideration that a lot of folks that come up are from out of town, so we will continue to work on enforcement out there.” (Community Impact Newsletter)

Today in Round Rock:

• Migrations Dance Festival 2023 *Tickets* at Wingate by Wyndham Round Rock Hotel & Conference Center (9 a.m.)
• 2023 First Quarter Board of Directors Meeting at Austin Marriott North (2 p.m.)
• Round Rock High School Boys Basketball v.s. Stony Point at Round Rock High School (5:30 p.m.)
• Storytime at Barnes and Noble (7 p.m.)
• Making Waves Canvas ($39) at Painting With a Twist (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Congratulations are in order for Concordia High School: "On Monday, Matthew won his two events and Amelia was first and second in hers. We will be cheering them on at the Tapps State Swim Championships on Feb. 6 in San Antonio. #gocards❤️🖤" (Concordia High School (Pflugerville/Round Rock) Facebook)
• Have your kiddos learn Spanish all year! "Hurry, spots are still available for our NEW year-round Spanish program! Classes are now offered for children and teens ages 5-13 years old. The curriculum will include literacy, math, science, creative activities, and more!" (CHASCO Family YMCA Facebook)
• Be a part of Round Rock High School's PTSA: "Learn more about the Texas PTA's advocacy efforts. Want to be a part of the thunderous voice for public education? Sign up to attend!" (Round Rock High School PTSA Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Elaine Thompson

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