City Hall parking garage closed May 29-June 1
May 28, 2020 | In In the Press
Work related to the Downtown parklets project will necessitate the closure of Lampasas Street from Main Street to Bagdad Avenue from 6 p.m. Friday, May 29 through 6 a.m. Monday, June 1. As a result, the City Hall parking garage read more
Some Downtown restaurants and bars have reopened their dining rooms
May 22, 2020 | In Dining
Effective Friday, May 22, some Downtown Round Rock restaurants and bars have reopened at limited capacity to comply with Governor Abbott’s latest executive order. Many restaurants are also still offering curbside delivery and carry-out options. As offerings are constantly changing, read more
Artists, businesses team up for Downtown heart displays
May 8, 2020 | In In the Press
Downtown is feeling the love with the heart installations on East Main Street! Local artists were paired with Downtown businesses and were tasked with decorating storefront windows with colorful heart displays. Everyone could use a smile during this trying time, read more
Downtown restaurant owners detail reopening experience
May 7, 2020 | In Dining
Downtown businesses need community support now more than ever. As restaurants and retailers have been permitted to reopen at a limited capacity, business owners are working hard to enhance their health and safety procedures to keep their staff and customers read more
Downtown yoga studio offers livestream classes
April 8, 2020 | In In the Press
In this time of uncertainty, we could all use a little namaste. Soul Strong Yoga in Downtown Round Rock is here to help! Although their studio is currently closed, they are offering 30 livestream classes every week via Zoom. Their read more
The Mercantile on Main to donate half of water tower t-shirt sales to Round Rock Cares
March 27, 2020 | In Shopping
The Mercantile on Main has announced their plans to donate 50% of the proceeds from the sale of their popular water tower t-shirts to Round Rock Cares. The fund was established by the City of Round Rock, Round Rock Chamber read more
Mayor Morgan, community leaders announce small business support program
March 25, 2020 | In In the Press
Round Rock Mayor Craig Morgan, the Greater Round Rock Community Foundation, the Round Rock Chamber and Dell Technologies announced today a new collaboration to assist local small businesses impacted by the coronavirus. “Our entire community is concerned about what recent COVID–19 disruptions to business operations may mean for our local small businesses, and for the families of their employees,” Mayor Morgan said. “Many read more
Downtown Round Rock coloring page
March 19, 2020 | In In the Press
With the closure of local schools amidst the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), we know Round Rock parents are faced with filling long days with learning and activities for their children. We hope this Downtown coloring and activity page helps in read more
Mi Mundo Coffeehouse and Roastery opens in Downtown Round Rock
February 4, 2020 | In Dining
Downtown Round Rock just got a latte more caffeinated! Mi Mundo Coffeehouse and Roastery officially opened their doors at 106 S. Mays Street on Saturday, Feb. 8. In addition to an extensive standard coffee menu, Mi Mundo will offer specialty read more
New Tex-Mex restaurant, Dos Mary’s, opens in Downtown Round Rock
January 17, 2020 | In In the Press
Let’s taco bout how mouthwatering this news is! Dos Mary’s Tex-Mex Bar and Grill is officially open for business in Downtown Round Rock. The new restaurant is located at 118 E. Main Street. According to their Facebook page, Dos Mary’s will offer a breakfast, read more
East Main Street improvements to begin in January
November 27, 2019 | In Construction
Improvements are coming to East Main Street in early 2020. Round Rock City Council voted at a regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, Nov. 26 to approve a $2.39 million contract with G. Hyatt Construction, Inc. for the improvement project. The Council previously rejected read more
Hometown Holiday lights twinkle back to life Dec. 1
November 27, 2019 | In Events
Get ready to delight in the lights this season. Gather your family and friends for a festive stroll through Downtown Round Rock. From December 1st through the 31st, enjoy the dazzle of holiday lights as they sparkle, twinkle and glow read more
Hometown Halloween returns to Main Street
October 15, 2019 | In Events
Calling all ghouls, goblins and candy lovers! The fifth annual Hometown Halloween is back in Downtown Round Rock! This spooktacular event is a great way to connect with the community, have fun with your family, and best of all, it creates read more
PopUp Art Shows feature local artists on Main Street
September 12, 2019 | In In the Press
Downtown will play host to six PopUp Art shows this fall in Prete Plaza! The shows will run from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. on Sept. 14 and 28, Oct. 12 and 26, and Nov. 9 and 16. Over 12 artists read more
Splash Mob returns to Prete Plaza on Aug. 5
August 1, 2019 | In In the Press
Celebrate the end of summer with a splashin’ good time at the Prete Plaza fountain! The Round Rock Public Library will host two splash mobs from 11 a.m.-12 p.m and 6:30 -7:30 p.m. on Aug. 5. Bring your water squirters, read more
Liberty Barbecue featured in Texas Monthly
June 21, 2019 | In Dining • In the Press
This article was originally published in Texas Monthly. Even with all the success he’s enjoyed at Black Iron Barbecue in Pflugerville, John Brotherton had something to prove in Round Rock. He opened Curly’s Carolina, TX Barbeque on Main Street there in 2013 and had read more
July 4th Parade features earlier start time this year
June 21, 2019 | In Events
Giant helium inflatables, creative floats and marching bands will again take over Downtown Round Rock this year for the 2019 Sertoma July 4th Parade! The 1.5-mile route runs north along Mays Street between Mays Crossing and U.S. 79, with a read more
Summer Shakespeare in the Park returns with “Henry V”
May 29, 2019 | In Events
Penfold Theatre Company presents “Henry V” free-of-charge from 8 to 10 p.m., Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings May 30-June 22 and Sunday, June 23. The production will take place at the Centennial Plaza amphitheater in Downtown Round Rock. Henry V marks the read more
5 Downtown spring break destinations the whole family will love
March 8, 2019 | In In the Press
1. Spring Break Bash returns to Prete Plaza every weeknight during spring break for toe-tappin’ free concerts for the whole family! The full lineup can be found here. 2. The Round Rock Public Library is hosting FREE events all week read more
Round Rock Barber Shop set to relocate to Mays Street in downtown
February 27, 2019 | In In the Press
According to a recent article in Community Impact Newspaper, a local full-service barbershop is set to relocate to Mays Street right here in Downtown Round Rock. Round Rock Barbershop, currently located inside The Salons at Crossing Point (2800 S. Interstate read more