Impact Round Rock - September, 2005

Impact Round Rock - September, 2005

Saturday, 10 September 2005

1. School’s in session

The Round Rock Higher Education Center is now officially open. The new campus will bring a new street name; Chandler Road will be University Drive, according to city officials. The Center is a collaborative effort of Texas State University-San Marcos, Austin Community College, and Temple College at Taylor.

It provides programs such as the English Department’s Technical Communication class, unique because of its combination of writing, communication, and web design.

Through their graduate program they offer an exclusive counseling program in their on-site clinic. The fee for a counseling session is based on donations and is conducted by students studying to be licensed counselors.

Fall enrollment for Texas State is expected to be 1600 students, ACC’s enrollment is expected to be 1000 students. More information is available at www.rrhec.txstate.edu.

2. Red Bud expansion

The expansion of Red Bud Lane phases one and two from CR 123 to Gattis School Road is projected to be complete Fall, 2006. Phase three of the project is the reconstruction of the bridge over Brushy Creek and the projected date for completion is unknown.

3. More retail on Gattis School Road

The 8000 sq. ft. retail project at Gattis School and Greenlawn is almost complete. Darren Quick from Don Quick & Associates says plans are coming together for a donut shop, barber shop, and skateboard shop. Businesses will begin moving in within 60 days.

4. A.W. Grimes extension

Phase two of the extension of A.W. Grimes from Gattis School Road to Highway 79 is under construction and should be completed by the first quarter of 2007.

5. New fire department

Monday, Aug. 22, Chief Larry Hodge hired eight rescue staff for Fire Station 7, which is currently in a temporary location at Oakmont South and Chandler Road. The station hopes to open its new fire house right across the street from their temporary location by Fall, 2007.

6. Serious about pizza

The Brooklyn Pie Company opened its doors to Round Rock Aug. 18 and is already looking to expand. All of their pizzas are made from scratch with meats and cheeses coming all the way from New York and Chicago. For pizza that is BIG and FAST, with in-your-face, but friendly service - just like in New York, visit Mark, Derek, Christina, and Ryan in the Vintage Plaza of La Frontera.

7. Classic Auto Group

Classic Auto is adding a building to its family. Honda’s building is projected to be complete December, 2006. The present Honda building will have minor remodeling and Classic Hyundai will take its place. Classic Toyota opened its impressive new building in May, 2005.

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