Round Rock / Pflugerville Impacts — June 2008

Round Rock / Pflugerville Impacts — June 2008

Written by Staff Friday, 06 June 2008

 

Online rideshare

The River Cities Rideshare program is offering a free online service to help match commuters with carpools in the Austin/San Antonio area. The program is funded by Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, Capital Area Council of Governments and Alamo Area Council of Governments. To set up a free account and find commuters with similar trips, visit their website.

Humane Society

Last month, the board of directors of the Humane Society of Williamson County, 10930 E. Crystal Falls Parkway in Leander, announced a new executive director, Bobbi Leverich. For more information, call 260-3602 or e-mail Leverich at director@hswc.net.

ROUND ROCK

Trails expanding

Round Rock’s trail system will be extended following the award of a $2.36 million grant to the city’s Brushy Creek Regional Trail Gap Project last month. The project will increase connectivity to schools, public facilities and businesses across eastern Round Rock. The paved trails will be 10 feet wide and include pedestrian-friendly lighted underpasses and bridge crossings, provide scenic views and feature natural rock formations, parking and emergency phones. The proposed route connects the existing Brushy Creek East Trail to A.W. Grimes. From A.W. Grimes, trail users can continue west along Lake Creek Trail toward downtown or south toward Clay Madsen Recreation Center and Dell Inc.

1. Office space

Construction began last month on a new business park near the intersection of Toll 45 and La Frontera Boulevard. Travesia Corporate Park is located on 26 acres and will feature three buildings with a total of 175,950 square feet. The park is part of a 200-acre mixed-use development called Raceway Crossing, which will ultimately include retail, industrial and residential spaces. For leasing information, visit their website.

2. Animal E.R.

The Animal Emergency Clinic of Central Texas, 2000 N. Mays, Ste. 112, adjusted its hours to provide 24 hours of emergency and critical care. The newly remodeled clinic offers state-of-the-art medical and surgical equipment. For more information, call 671-6252.

3. Snap into shape

Fitness fanatics in Round Rock can go to the gym whenever they please with the opening of Snap Fitness, a 24-hour gym located at 3720 Gattis School Road. Featuring month-to-month memberships with no contracts, new members receive a one-on-one consultation, an equipment tutorial and help to track workout progress. For more information, call 828-0200 or visit their website.

RRISD schools make the list

Newsweek included three Round Rock ISD high schools in its list of the top 1,300 public high schools. Westwood High placed in the top 100 schools with a ranking of 77, McNeil High was listed at 662 and Round Rock High was ranked 800. To see the full list online, visit their website.

4. Central Texas rehab

Reliant Rehabilitation Hospital Central Texas at the northeast corner of CR 172 and Hesters Crossing in La Frontera is scheduled to open June 15. The hospital offers 50 private rooms and 25 skilled nursing rooms that feature flat-screen televisions, oversized showers and bathrooms, wood floors and wireless internet. Specialized programs will be available for orthopedic patients undergoing knee or hip replacement surgery. For more information, call 255-2265 or visit their website.

5. Salvation Army

Construction finished on the new Salvation Army Family Store at 601 Louis Henna Blvd. last month; a grand opening is scheduled for June 14. The 25,000 sq. ft. store features a donation center in the back and will sell furniture, clothing, household items, books, electronics and more. Money raised at the store will go toward funding local men’s rehabilitation services. Donation pick-ups are available by calling 416-0607. For more information, call 447-2272 or visit their website.

6. My Generation

My Generation Family Restaurant recently opened at 1208 N. IH 35, Ste. Z in the Round Rock West Shopping Center. From Elvis to Atari, My Generation celebrates pop culture from the ’50s, ’60s, ’70s and ’80s with music, memorabilia and American fare. The menu is filled with classics such as hamburgers and shakes and offers to-go orders and delivery. For more information, call 388-9444.

7. Apartments available

Alexan Palm Valley, a new apartment community, is scheduled to open this month with the first building available for move-in June 27. Located at 1301 North A.W. Grimes Blvd., the community will feature fitness and business centers, sand volleyball court and a dog park. For more information, call 388-2500 or visit their website.

Volunteer of the year

The Round Rock Volunteer Center, 301 W. Bagdad Ave., held their annual Williamson County Volunteer of the Year Ceremony at the Baca Center May 1. The following volunteers were honored: Meg Walsh with Hope Alliance (Adult), Shauna O’Neal with Spirit Reins (Youth), the Hartline family (Family), Austin Steam Train Volunteers (Group) and Sears Tele Serv (Business). Twenty-one other volunteers were given the President’s Volunteer Service Award. For more information on the Round Rock Volunteer Center, call 733-7625 or visit their website.

PFLUGERVILLE

9. Independent living

HomeTowne at Picadilly, an independent senior community, opened its doors at 500 Grand Avenue Parkway this month. The community aims to provide residents over the age of 55 with a socially healthy lifestyle in a quality residential environment. Amenities on site include a beauty salon, library, fitness center, game room and an outdoor pool. Applications are now being accepted for one and two-bedroom apartments. For more information, call 990-5400.

10. Vegas, baby

Pflugerville service clubs, Greater Pflugerville Chamber of Commerce and local businesses are hosting a Las Vegas Night party 6 p.m. June 13 at the Lions Hall, 500 N. Railroad Ave., benefiting two local charities: Bikers Against Child Abuse and Handicapped Equestrian Learning Program. Each $30 ticket includes a barbecue dinner, drinks, $5,000 casino bucks and a raffle ticket. For more information, call David Clay at 791-9424 or Jim Wilkinson at 585-5442.

11. Employment services

Quantum Employment Services opened in May at 15901 Central Commerce Drive, Ste. 102. Originating from the Dallas area in 1997, the company handles advertising for employees, payroll and administrative costs, providing Worker’s Compensation and more. For more information, call 252-9995.

Urgent Care

St. David’s North Austin Medical Center opened its first Urgent Care Clinic last month in Pflugerville. Located at 1615 Grand Avenue Parkway, Ste. 110, the clinic is designed to treat patients with non-emergent conditions and is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, call 334-3530 or visit their website.

Fun Flicks

Inflatable outdoor movie screens are available for rental from the recently opened Fun Flicks of Texas. Screens range in price from $300 to $700 dollars and in size from 15 to 28 feet and are available for films, video games and corporate presentations. A projector and outdoor sound system are provided as well as an optional antique popcorn cart. For more information, call 496-8485 or visit their website.

13. Custom homes

Brad Marshall Homes have relocated to 1433 Grand Avenue Parkway, Ste. 100. The custom-home builder’s office showcases various floor and wall options available for homes, which start at $500,000. For more information, call 989-9925 or visit their website.

14. Starbucks

The first Starbucks in the city opened at Pfluger Crossing, 1709 Pflugerville Parkway, on May 30. Patrons with gift cards can get two hours free wireless internet per visit once the card is registered online. Hours are 5 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday-Thursday, until midnight Friday-Saturday, and open at 5:30 a.m. Saturday-Sunday. For more information, call 252-0957.