Impact Round Rock - June 2006

Impact Round Rock - June 2006

Wednesday, 07 June 2006

1. Back in the Driver’s Seat

Round Rock Mayor Nyle Maxwell has purchased back the Pontiac and GMC dealerships in Round Rock from Group 1 Automotive. Maxwell was behind the Central Texas Maxwell dealerships before selling the group in 1998. The newly named “Nyle Maxwell Pontiac GMC” is now solely owned by Nyle Maxwell.

2. Close Out Sale

Pagel and Sons Jewelers near Gattiland in the Round Rock West shopping center announced that their Temple location is closing and all of their inventory will be consolidated to their Round Rock location open since 1990. For more information call 388-4653.

3. Frontier Days

The annual Frontier Days celebrates the history of Williamson County, July 4. A parade kicks off the celebration at 10:00 a.m. on Main Street, which will be transformed into a scene from the early 1900s. Old Settler’s Park then hosts reenactments of the infamous Sam Bass Shootout, arts and crafts, vendor booths, picnicking, volleyball, moon bounces, and horseshoes.

At 7:00 p.m., free watermelon will be available to eat while watching skydivers drop from the sky. Around 9:30 p.m. there will be a fireworks display accompanied by the Austin Symphonic Band. For more information, www.roundrockfrontierdays.com.

4. Animal Planet Expo

The Discovery Channel has chosen Round Rock to host the only Animal Planet Expo in Texas. The free event is Saturday and Sunday, June 10-11, at Old Settlers Park and pets are welcome. The Animal Planet Expo Theater will feature a live animal show set in a natural habitat, as well as a live animal exhibit in the Animal House. Frisbee dog exhibitions, face-painting, an obstacle course, and interactive games and contests with great prizes will be on hand also. Local adoption opportunities and information can be found at the Pet Den for people looking to find out about local animals in need. Visit http://animal.discovery.com/features/expo/expo.html.

5. Deck the Walls

Canvas Press, a division of Still Lens, transforms ordinary snapshots into canvas wall décor. Located at 525 Round Rock Dr., Bldg. A, Ste. 150, they will celebrate their grand opening with a ribbon cutting open to the public, June 15 at noon. Along with food, drinks and desserts, there will also be multiple door prizes including two 16 x 20 stretched canvases, ten $20 gift cards and a grand prize of one giant 30 x 40 canvas. Visit www.canvaspress.com or call 828-5553.

6. New Retail Center

Brushy Creek Commons, a 13,200 sq. ft. “class A” retail center, is now open for business. Located on 15912 North RR 620, it offers the convenience and luxury of an urban location. Hello Wireless is confirmed as a tenant with at least seven other stores to be announced soon.

7. Friday Family Fun Night

Kaleidoscope Toys, 1601 S IH35, exit # 251 in Round Rock behind the Outback, will host their annual Friday Family Fun nights benefiting the Round Rock Serving Center. Every Friday during the summer, local children entertainers perform for a 45-minute show. Admission is one non-perishable food item for the serving center. The first show will be today, June 2 at 6:30 p.m. Visit ktoys.biz or call 388-5048.

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