Historic Downtown • Round Rock

Historic Downtown • Round Rock

Friday, 07 November 2008

The City of Round Rock is developing a new Downtown Redevelopment and Expansion Plan that aims to create a distinctive sense of place with retailers, restaurants, entertainment venues, residential and office space. A week-long charrette will be held to gather public input Jan. 12-16 in the Community Room at the McConico Building, 301 W. Bagdad Ave.

Downtown Plan The City of Round Rock is developing a new Downtown Redevelopment and Expansion Plan that aims to create a distinctive sense of place with retailers, restaurants, entertainment venues, residential and office space. Torti Gallas & Partners was hired to create the plan. A week-long charrette will be held to gather public input Jan. 12-16 in the Community Room at the McConico Building, 301 W. Bagdad Ave. For more information, visit www.roundrocktexas.gov/downtown.

— Elderhaven of Williamson County Adult Day Center The center offers a safe and supportive environment for adults with special needs and provides their caregivers with support and respite care. 255-4865

— Agape Pregnancy Resource Center

This Christian organization offers support services for pregnant women and new mothers and families. 248-8200 www.agapeprc.org

— First Baptist Church

In 1854, the Brushy Creek Baptist Church was organized, and the members met under a shade tree or in homes. A year later, a partnership with the Cumberland Presbyterians resulted in a one-room church at the corner of Sunset Drive and Chisholm Trail. It also became the meeting place of the Methodist and Church of Christ congregations. In 1897, a new building was constructed at the intersection of Austin and Anderson avenues. A new building was built in 1916 where the water tower now stands and was called Robertson Memorial Baptist Church. A fire destroyed this building, and the congregation used the Presbyterian Church building and grounds at Brown Street and Round Rock Avenue. The church officially became First Baptist Church of Round Rock in 1948. 255-3454 • www.fbcrr.org

— Round Rock Chamber of Commerce, 255-5805, www.roundrockchamber.org

— Sheets & Crossfield

The municipal law firm has been in Round Rock since 1986. Stephan Sheets has been the Round Rock City Attorney for more than 31 years. 255-8877

— Bella Notte on Main

The facility is a wedding and special events center. 733-2352 www.bellanotteonmain.com

— Envy Salon and Boutique, 310-1114, www.envysalonandboutique.com

— Kelley Cleaners

Thomas Russell bought the property in 1879 and sold it to W.H.D. Carrington, who built the building, originally two stories, in 1882. In 1902 it was a drug store, and then in 1909 it became a meat market. The Voigt and Brady Grocery Store opened there in 1916. C.O. Kelley, who also operated the Rock Theater, moved his dry cleaning facility to that location in 1942 from its original location under the water tower. Alterations are available and dry cleaning is processed on site. 255-5775

— Larry Perez Signs & Graphix

Perez is an artist who draws freehand the artwork and lettering for the signs. He blends his 33 years of hand-painting experience with today’s technologies to create custom signs. After more than 30 years in Round Rock, Perez’ business has grown, and he now serves customers all over Texas and the United States. 255-7058 www.larryperezsigns.com

— My Party Palace, The facility conducts princess-themed parties for girls. 964-1012 • www.mypartypalace.com

— Reid's Cleaners and Laundry, Owned by Round Rock City Councilman Joe Clifford. 341-7650

— The Party Image, Offering parties and camps for girls, The Party Image specifically focuses on fostering the importance of inner beauty and self-esteem. 218-9390 • www.thepartyimage.com

— El Matador, The restaurant has been serving Mexican food since 1984 and provides catering. 255-9777

— Garcia's Mexican Restaurant, Located in a house on the corner of West Main Street. 671-7733

— Junior's Grill and Icehouse, 310-7777 • www.juniorsgrill.com

— Lone Star Bakery, Reinhold R. Moehring opened the bakery in 1926 where Kelley Cleaners is located today. Charlie Baird moved Lone Star Bakery to its present location in 1970. Jan and Dal Cohrs have owned the bakery since 1978. 255-3629 • www.roundrockdonuts.com

— Louisiana Longhorn, The restaurant serves Cajun cuisine. 248-2900, www.louisianalonghorncafe.com

— Main Street Grill, The restaurant offers elegant dining with a casual ambience. 244-7525

— Star Co., The café and coffee house should open in January. Bakery items, salads and coffee will be served.

— Tio Dan's Puffy Tacos, The restaurant offers home-style Mexican food. 246-7733

— Adams Gift Shop, The oldest gift shop in Round Rock offers a variety of products such as Pandora jewelry and Tyler Candles. 255-7500 • www.adamsgiftshops.com

— Beyond the Red Door, The shop offers gifts and home décor. 246-9908

— Turner's Furniture, 255-7416, www.furniturebyturner.com

— Quinns, Opening Nov. 22, the bar will feature live local music every weekend. Hours will be 4 p.m. to midnight Monday through Friday, 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday. 310-9965

— The Thinking Cap, Puzzles, dollhouse furniture and animal-shaped walkers are just some of the toys the store has available. 248-2488, www.thethinkingcaptoys.com

— Berkman Elementary

• 464-8250 • wwwroundrockisd.org/berkman
• Principal: Trana Allen
• Open Since: 1959
• 2007 Total Students: 587
• 2007 Students per Teacher: 13.2
• 2007 Economically Disadvantaged: 84%
• 2007 Accountability Rating: Academically Acceptable
• 2007 TAKS Results: Reading: 77%, Math: 80%
• 2008 Preliminary TAKS Scores:
  • Grade 3: Reading 87%, Math 87%
  • Grade 4: Reading 78%, Math 94%
  • Grade 5: Reading 82%, Math 85%

— CD Fulkes Middle School

• 428-3100 • www.roundrockisd.org/cdfulkes
• Principal: Nancy Guerrero
• Open Since: 1939
• 2007 Total Students: 718
• 2007 Students per Teacher: 12.1
• 2007 Economically Disadvantaged: 61.1%
• 2007 Accountability Rating: Academically Acceptable
• 2007 TAKS Results: Reading: 82%, Math: 70%
• 2008 Preliminary TAKS Scores:
  • Grade 6: Reading 89%, Math 75%
  • Grade 7: Reading 74%, Math 66%
  • Grade 8: Reading 95%, Math 77%

— Allen R. Baca Center, Senior and community activity venue 218-5499, www.roundrocktexas.gov

— Round Rock City Hall, 218-5400 • www.roundrocktexas.gov

— McConico Building, The building includes the Municipal Court, the Round Rock Planning and Parks and Recreation departments and the Round Rock Volunteer Center. 733-7625 • www.volrock.org, 218-5480 (City of Round Rock), www.roundrocktexas.gov

— Round Rock Public Library, Improvements were made to the facility while it was closed in October. It reopened this month. 218-7000, www.roundrocktexas.gov/library

Sam Bass

In 1878, well-known train robbers Sam Bass, Seaborn Barnes and Frank Jackson entered Henry Koppel’s general store (the building at the southeast corner of Main and Mays streets.) Deputy Sheriff A. W. “Caige” Grimes was told that a man in the store was carrying a sidearm, and when Grimes entered the store, he was shot dead. Texas Ranger Richard Ware also shot and killed Barnes. Ranger George Herold shot and wounded Bass. Bass and Jackson made a getaway and headed west across Brushy Creek. The next day Bass was found by the Rangers and brought to a shed behind the Hart Hotel (near the current downtown water tower). He died the following day, July 21, 1878, his 27th birthday.

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