🌱 New Developments Coming To Town + Volunteer For Victim Services

Good morning, Round Rock friends! Let's get this Wednesday started off right, with a quick catch up on what's happening in town. Today's briefing includes:

• New real estate listings to check out in town and nearby.
• New commercial developments coming to Round Rock.
• Quiet zone for trains awaits final approval.

But first, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the a.m. High: 81 Low: 66.

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Here are the top stories in Round Rock today:

1. Round Rock and nearby areas have new real estate listings that range from $400,000 to almost $800,000. Some of the homes listed: 6048 Urbano Bend in the Siena community at $420,000, 1733 West End Place in the Hidden Glen Subdivision at $750,000, and 150 Jubilee Dr. in the Westhaven neighborhood at $385,000. Check out more details of these listings and others at Round Rock Patch.
2. Three commercial developments are coming to Round Rock, two of which have already broken ground. Three Class A industrial buildings on A.W. Grimes will be known as Round Rock 45. EastGroup Properties will possibly make a $10 million investment to redevelop a property on Texas Ave. Settler's Grove, a 631,000 sq. ft. warehouse development on the west side of Chisholm Trail, is expected to be completed in June. Visit Community Impact Newspaper for more details on these developments.
3. Round Rock completed requirements needed to implement the last quiet zone for the city, awaiting Union Pacific approval. Quiet zones restrict trains from blowing their horns within city limits, with exceptions to use horns in case of an emergency. This quiet zone phase will run from Burnet Road to Red Bud Lane and could take a few more months for final approval. More details at City of Round Rock.

Today in Round Rock:

• EPIC Referral Group at Kerbey Lane Cafe (9 AM)
• ACT Test Prep sessions (free for juniors) at Meridian World School (1:30 PM)
• Household Hazardous Waste Collection at Deepwood Recycling Center (3 PM)
• Government & Adult Services for Individuals with Autism at Children's Autism Center (3:45 PM)
• Family Fun Night at IKEA (5 PM)
• Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting at City Council Chambers (6 PM)

From my notebook:

• Want to volunteer for a great cause? "The next Victim Services Volunteer Academy is March 24-26, 2023. Victim Services volunteer advocates are citizens who have been trained to provide support to survivors of domestic/family violence, sexual assault, assault, and homicide. Volunteer advocates provide crisis intervention." (Round Rock Police Department Facebook)
• A high school that starts college prep early: "Concordia High School employs a dedicated college coordinator. This strategic and intentional process begins in the students freshman year with the building of a college resume that will impress college recruiters." (Concordia High School (Pflugerville/Round Rock) Facebook)
• Looking for summer programs to keep your kids active? "🤩🥳🥰IT’S WHAT YOU BEEN WAITING FOR #roundrock ! Parks & Rec Summer registration OPENS Tues., March 7th. Here’s a PEEK of the NEW Summer Program Guide! Click here to check it out: https://bit.ly/3xVjdJs." (Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department Facebook)
• Be prepared for emergencies! "Disaster can strike without warning. Complete your free Emergency Financial First Aid Kit (EFFAK) today to organize all your crucial documents for peace of mind tomorrow." (Williamson County and Cities Health District Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today! See you all tomorrow morning for another update.

— Elaine Thompson

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