Round Rock / Pflugerville Impacts — September 2008

Round Rock / Pflugerville Impacts — September 2008

Friday, 05 September 2008

ROUND ROCK

1. Correction

The feeder chart in the August issue of Community Impact Newspaper contained inaccurate information about Cactus Ranch Elementary. The corrected and updated feeder chart can be found online and in Connected, included inside this month’s issue.

Cactus Ranch Elementary

• 2901 Goldenoak Circle, Round Rock, TX 78681 www.roundrockisd.org/cactusranch
• 424-8000
• Principal: Vicki Crain
• Open Since: 2001
• Total Students: 1055
• 2007 Students per Teacher: 12.1
• 2007 Economically Disadvantaged: 7.0%
• 2007 Accountability Rating: Exemplary
• 2007 TAKS results: Reading 98%, Math 98%
• 2008 TAKS Scores
  • Grade 3: Reading 99%, Math 96%
  • Grade 4: Reading 98%, Math 95%
  • Grade 5: Reading 98%, Math 98%

2. New chiropractic office

A ribbon cutting was held last month for Lifetime Family Chiropractic with Dr. Mike Knott, 2400 S. IH 35, Ste. 170, next to Grapevine Market. Call 255-9355 or visit www.lifetimefamilychiro.com.

3. British cars

The 18th Annual Texas All British Car Day will be held Sept. 28 at the Lakeside Pavilion at Old Settlers Park off of E. Palm Valley Blvd. The weekend event begins Sept. 27 with registration followed by a two-and-a-half hour road rally departing from Springhill Suites and ending at Dell Diamond. Visit www.txabcd.org.

4. Community Foundation

The Greater Round Rock Community Foundation moved to a new location at 206 E. Main St., next door to the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce in downtown. Call 514-0046 or visit www.rrcommunityfoundation.org.

5. Family Store

The Austin-area Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center opened its fifth Family Store and first in Round Rock last month. The new 25,000 sq. ft. store is located at 601 W. Louis Henna Blvd. Call 447-2272 or visit www.salvationarmy.org.

6. Amplify shred day

A shred day and food drive benefiting the Storehouse of Pflugerville will be held Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Amplify Federal Credit Union at Palm Valley Plaza, 4500 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Ste. 136. Personal documents will be shredded for free with a food item donation. Call 836-5901 or visit www.goamplify.com.

7. Realtors relocating

The Williamson County Association of Realtors broke ground on their new office building at 123 Old Settlers Blvd. The larger space includes meeting areas, parking and a café with internet access. Call or visit www.williamsoncountyrealtors.org.

8. Works of art

Eclectic and Elegant Interiors, Beyond the Red Door and Silk Cocoon are holding an art sale featuring 400 pieces ranging from original oils on canvas to prints at dealer prices. The sale will be held Sept. 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. at 106 S. Mays St. Refreshments will be served. A percentage of profits will benefit the Breast Cancer Resource Center in Round Rock. Call 246-9908 or visit www.eclecticandelegant.com.

9. Haunted house

Rated America’s scariest haunted house by Lions Gate Films, The Mansion of Terror Haunted House is returning for its fifth season Sept. 19. Located at 2000 S. IH 35 behind Walgreens in Sky Ridge Plaza, The Mansion of Terror will include two unique haunted houses inside the main house. Cost is $18. Coupons are available at local Goodwill and Halloween Express locations. Call 576-9570 or visit www.mansionofterror.com.

10. Consignment sale

Fairytale Threads, a children’s consignment sale event, will hold its first semi-annual sale Sept. 20 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Brushy Creek Community Center, 16318 Great Oaks Drive. The sale will be open to the public and include clothes, toys, furniture and gear for little ones. Call 850-3280 or visit www.fairytalethreads.com.

Coats for Kids

Round Rock Area Serving Center’s Coats for Kids Drive will begin Sept. 8. Locations around Round Rock will be accepting new and gently used coats to be issued Nov. 1. The Coats for Kids program offers coats to students in Round Rock ISD who are on the free lunch program. Monetary donations are accepted. Call 244-2431 or visit www.servingcenter.org.

11. Wine and Beer Bistro

The Wingate Wine and Beer Bistro recently opened in the hotel lobby of Wingate by Wyndham, 1209 N. IH 35. The bar is open daily from 4 p.m. to midnight and serves beer, wine, champagne cocktails, panini sandwiches, cheese boards, brat wurst and more for hotel guests and the general public. Call 341-7000 or visit www.wingateroundrock.com.

12. The Pampering Zone

The Pampering Zone, a skincare and relaxation spa using natural source ingredients, recently relocated to 2112 W. Main St. Call 244-2131 or visit www.thepamperingzone.com.

13. Salon and spa

Changes of Austin Salon and Day Spa is moving to a new location at 1114-A N. IH 35. In addition to a full-service hair salon and nail studio, Changes of Austin offers massage, facials, chemical peels, body bronzing, lash tint and perming and sugar hair removal. Call 733-1111 or visit www.changesaustin.com

14. The Salt Lick

Known in Austin for its smoked pork ribs and brisket, The Salt Lick opens Sept. 2 at the northeast corner of Palm Valley Boulevard and Harrell Parkway. Call 386-1044 or visit www.saltlickbbq.com.

PFLUGERVILLE

15. Golf tournament

The Pflugerville World Championship Golf Tournament, sponsored by the Pflugerville Downtown Association, will be held at The Golf Club at Star Ranch at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 7. Entry is $95. Call David Garlick at 835-6695.

16. Urgent care

St. David’s North Austin Medical Urgent Care Clinic opened last month at 1615 Grand Avenue Parkway, Ste. 110. The clinic provides care for patients with non-emergent conditions that require immediate attention and is open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Call 334-3530 or visit www.stdavids.com.

17. Dr. Houghton relocates

Texas Family Chiropractic is relocating from its current location in the Windermere Center this month. Dr. Derrick Houghton’s new office at 16301 Yellow Sage Road will offer chiropractic care, active physical therapy and advanced massage therapy. Call 252-9444 or visit www.texasfamilychiropractic.com.

Sea Scouts

Started in 1912, Sea Scouting is a part of the Venturing division of the Boy Scouts of America that allows young men and women ages 14 through 20 to experience a variety of water activities. A unit is being formed in Pflugerville and is in search of adult leaders, Sea Scouts and a sailboat donor. Call Adan Ballesteros at 251-5703.

18. RadioShack

Specialty electronic store RadioShack opened in August in Pfluger Crossing at 1616 FM 685, Bldg. B, Ste. 101. Call 990-0379 or visit www.radioshack.com.

2009 city budget

The city of Pflugerville 2009 fiscal budget is scheduled to be discussed at this month’s council meetings and finalized Sept. 23.

19. Workout room

Located in Three Points Plaza, co-ed gym The-Work-Out-Room opened last month at 2700 W. Pecan St., Ste. 302. Call 652-8857 or visit www.hightechbodies.com.

20. Green Bamboo

New Green Bamboo is under new management at 1466 Grand Avenue Parkway, Ste. 116. The restaurant specializes in Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine for take-out and dine-in. Open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays until 8 p.m. Call 251-9900.

21. Toll access

The city of Pflugerville learned Aug. 26 that the Texas Department of Transportation is opening the Heatherwilde Boulevard entrance and exit to Toll 45 on Sept. 10. The project was first expected to be completed in March 2008 has experienced numerous delays because of a delay in the delivery of steel and bad weather. The fee to exit Heatherwilde Boulevard from Toll 45 will be 50 cents.