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Round Rock school police chief out after accusing district of failing to report issues The now former Round Rock school district police Chief Dennis Weiner slammed the district for what he said was a failure to report police matters.

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Police: Vandal paints 'Free Gaza' on sidewalk at U.S. Rep. Carter's office in Georgetown Police are searching for a vandal who threw paint at U.S. Rep. John Carter's office door in Georgetown and spraypainted 'Free Gaza' on the sidewalk.

If adopted, the policy will establish clear guidelines for how all campuses document bullying investigations, provide supportive measures to affected students and increase communications and transparency with families, district staff said.

Round Rock trustees considering update to policy on campus bullying The Round Rock school district on Thursday evening discussed possible updates to its policy on bullying.

Round Rock school district employees will see a 1% pay increase for the 2024-25 school year.

Round Rock trustees approve a 1% raise for 2024-25 school year Round Rock school district teachers, librarians and staff will see a 1% pay increase for the 2024-25 school year.

Round Rock school district Superintendent Hafedh Azaiez is assembling a committee of residents to consider a possible facilities bond for the November election.

Round Rock school district to form citizens bond committee Round Rock Superintendent Hafedh Azaiez said he will form a panel of citizens to look into calling a bond election in November.

Vying for the Place 3 seat are newcomers Melissa Fleming, a 47-year-old wealth advisor with Ironbridge Private Wealth, and Alan Simms, the 64-year-old owner of Rio Grande Tex-Mex restaurant.

Meet the 2 political newcomers running for Place 3 seat on Round Rock City Council Two political newcomers are running for the Place 3 seat on the Round Rock City Council while an incumbent is running unopposed.

The Round Rock City Council on Thursday approved an $8.9 million contract to repair roads in three neighborhoods.

Round Rock approves $8.9M in street maintenance for 3 neighborhoods

Were you able to see the eclipse? It was a hit in downtown Round Rock.

Round Rock residents gather downtown to watch eclipse he April 8th, 2024 total solar eclipse with 2 minutes 49 seconds of totality.

Saturday is last day to catch the Dragonettes' Spring Show.

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The Round Rock City Council on Thursday approved an ordinance establishing higher speed limits on portions of University Boulevard.

Round Rock City Council approves speed limit changes on University Boulevard The Round Rock City Council approved changes to portion of University Boulevard based on a speed study conducted in December.

Officials said each campus will have a designated area where students and staff can watch the eclipse. The district will be providing students and staff with solar glasses. Students must have parental permission to participate in any activities.

Round Rock schools to remain open for April 8 eclipse The Round Rock school district will remain open for the April 8 eclipse to ensure students and staff experience the eclipse.

Assistant Fire Chief Wylie Brownell has said the State Crisis Intervention Program grant would allow the unit to provide training to first responders on how to interact with those in a mental crisis, pay for consulting services with the Meadows Institute, provide short-term housing and to contract a nurse practitioner to prescribe medications.

Round Rock Fire Department seeking $235K state grant to improve crisis response The Round Rock Fire Department is seeking a $235K state grant to improve its crisis response capabilities.