Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Round Rock public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
13 topics in public safety
Crisis Response Unit and Co-Responder Week
Civil Rights and Traffic
General
FLOCK Camera Surveillance
Repeal of Citizen Agenda Placement Ordinance
Pride Festival
Public Safety
Civic Issues
Civil Asset Forfeiture
Fire Department Staffing
Hope Alliance Victim Services
Proposition B Firefighter Staffing
Emergency Notification Protocols
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Round Rock from local and regional media.
Round Rock Local News – Friday, September 18th, 2026 – Texas News
Round Rock is improving its trail system after Council approved an updated Trails Master Plan on Sept. 10 linking parks, neighborhoods, schools and downtown. The approved Heritage Trail East contract will extend the Brushy Creek Regional Trail from Mays Street to Georgetown Street in 18 months.
Kyle councilmember Claudia Zapata resigns, citing 'harassment and dehumanization'
Claudia Zapata, the District 3 at-large representative, was elected and sworn in last November.
Oct 3, 2026Round Rock earns planning award for downtown development standards
Round Rock earns planning award for downtown development standards City of Round Rock (.gov)
Aug 28, 2026City budget discussions kick off in Round Rock for FY 2026-27
City budget discussions kick off in Round Rock for FY 2026-27 communityimpact.com
Jul 29, 2026Round Rock to conduct chlorine rinse as part of routine water system maintenance
Round Rock to conduct chlorine rinse as part of routine water system maintenance City of Round Rock (.gov)
Jul 24, 2026Round Rock extends CapMetro agreement through 2028 amid potential worker strike
Round Rock extends CapMetro agreement through 2028 amid potential worker strike KVUE
Jul 23, 2026Round Rock City Council approves CDBG funding for 2026-27 program year
Round Rock City Council approves CDBG funding for 2026-27 program year City of Round Rock (.gov)
Jul 22, 2026New 900-home community targets Central Texas tech corridor
New 900-home community targets Central Texas tech corridor Chron
Jul 20, 2026Round Rock prepares to unveil $360,000 Chihuly sculpture
Round Rock prepares to unveil $360,000 Chihuly sculpture KEYE
Jul 14, 2026$360K Chihuly glass sculpture installation underway in Round Rock, opens to public July 15
$360K Chihuly glass sculpture installation underway in Round Rock, opens to public July 15 KXAN Austin
Jul 10, 2026Round Rock ordinance allowing citizens to place items on agenda, speak for 15 minutes repealed
Round Rock ordinance allowing citizens to place items on agenda, speak for 15 minutes repealed Community Impact
Jun 12, 2026Round Rock ends 15-minute public speaking provision
Round Rock ends 15-minute public speaking provision KXAN Austin
Jun 11, 2026