Pumps increase water capacity just in time

In May, installation of two new pumps at Lake Stillhouse Hollow was completed just in time to meet the high water demand of summer. The additional pumps make a total of four pumps available to move water from Lake Stillhouse Hollow to Lake Georgetown.

Licensing keeps utility workers shipshape

Providing water for residents, industry and fire protection is one of the most important responsibilities of City government. Water utilities are regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), […]

Parks and Rec wins design award

The City of Round Rock’s Parks Development Department was recently awarded the American Society of Landscape Architects-Texas Chapter “Merit Award” in the Design-Unrealized-Public category at the recent ASLA 2011 conference […]

Public Works honored for wastewater reuse system

Public Works’ Water Reclamation and Reuse Project received the Bob Derrington Water Reclamation Award from the Texas Section American Water Works Association. The award was presented at the Texas Water Conference on April 8 in Fort Worth.

Annual Police Department Awards

On March 31, the Police Department presented its annual department awards. Below are the award winners in the “Of the Year” category: Volunteer of the Year : Dalton Pugh Telecommunications […]

Check in room changes at the Library

Library staff members Elaine Turner, Joe Diaz and Eric Towler With a collection of more than 200,000 items and a growing population of patrons, the Round Rock Public Library is […]

New phone system coming soon

Over the next several weeks, the City’s IT department will be coordinating the installation of a new phone system that will provide greater flexibility, more features and an easy-to-use interface. […]

Severe weather brings tough challenges

The first week of February saw temperatures drop well below freezing and stay there for several days. The severe weather caused power outages, rolling blackouts, icy roads and frozen water […]

Household Hazardous Waste collections take the toxins

The Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) program is managed by the Environmental and Recycling Divisions of Public Works and ensures that residential paint, chemicals and other potential harmful products are either recycled or […]

Round Rock steps up to help prevent blackouts

Round Rock’s Water Treatment Plant and Public Works Department recently entered into an agreement that will help prevent blackouts in Texas and bring extra revenue to the City. Watch KXAN story   In […]