LibGuides: Austin Area: Select Cities of the Austin Community College Service Area: Round Rock

Round Rock, established May 27, 1851, as "Brushy"

City of Round Rock - Home
Round Rock Chamber of Commerce
Population, 2017: 123,678
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Annual Estimates of the Resident Population in Texas: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population
Release Date: July 2016

Education

January 1, 2008, Round Rock Independent School District voters approved annexation by the Austin Community College District, allowing students in that area to pay in-district tuition for classes at ACC. ACC Timeline.

Round Rock Campus, Austin Community College
This campus, located at 4400 College Park Drive, Round Rock, TX 78665, is one of eleven campuses in the ACC District service area. Located on 84 acres in south-central Williamson County, the campus provides comprehensive higher education programs and services to more than 5,000 students." The campus opened fall semester 2010.
Round Rock Independent School District
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Mission Statement: "Each student of Round Rock ISD contributes to society, continues to learn, and confidently embraces the challenges of a competitive and ever changing world."
RRISD serves a population of 47,328 students (as of January 5, 2016) who attend the district’s five high schools, ten middle schools, 33 elementary schools, and two alternative learning centers. Enrollment grows by nearly 1,000 students per year. The average student-teacher ratio for RRISD is 14.9.
The district has a diverse ethnic base with a student population that is approximately 8.6% African American, 13.5% Asian, 30.3% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American, 0.2% Pacific Islander, and 42.7% White, with more than 79 languages spoken throughout the district (District Profile)."
Round Rock Public Library
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The construction of the current library was completed in November 1999, and a renovation was completed in November 2008. The library is a two-story building with 43,000 square feet. It includes meeting rooms, private study rooms, children's services, and a Teen room.
Texas State University Round Rock Campus
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The Texas State Round Rock Campus is located north of Austin. Students there can take upper-level courses leading to bachelor’s degrees and complete master’s degree and certificate programs. Students who complete their degree requirements at the Round Rock Campus earn their degrees from Texas State University.
You can find more complete information about Texas State’s Round Rock Campus in these Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

Recreation

Rock 'N River Family Aquatic Center

Dell Diamond, Larry D. Moore CC BY-SA 4.0

Allen R. Baca Center for Senior and Community Activities
An adult activity center with social, recreational, and educational programs specifically for adults ages 50 and up.
City of Round Rock: Aquatics / Pools
Rock 'N River Family Aquatic Center, the newest facility, is "a 40,481-square-foot park, complete with a lazy river, crazy slides and a water playground."
Dell Diamond
Home of the Round Rock Express, affiliate of the Major League Texas Rangers baseball team. Meeting spaces for private and community groups.
Dog Depot Dog Park
Old Settlers Park
"Round Rock's Old Settlers Park is the City's crown jewel of the park system and is a well-known sports destination in the youth and amateur sports leagues."

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"The park's 645 acres provides ample space for several recreational pursuits such as disc golf, cricket, 20-field baseball complex, 5-field softball complex, soccer facilities, and more." Community events are held here as well as Sports Capital of Texas Tournaments."
Parks and Recreation
Parks, pools, Shaylah Dame Skate Park (under Parks and Trails), and Parks & Recreation Program Guide.
Play for All Park
Also see Magnificent Play for All Abilities Park, March 2012.

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Plans for park expansion

Thomas, Scott. Community Impact News. July 6, 2016.

Kalahari Resort Project. City of Round Rock.

Events

"Named for a distinctive rock formation that marks a natural, picturesque ford, Round Rock is a reflection of the past. Nomadic people lived here for countless ages, leaving clues of their existence for future generations. Explorers and frontier travelers visited the area bounded by rolling hills to the west and fertile fields to the east. The location became a permanent name on the map when settlers made the site their home in 1851." (Book blurb: Round Rock by Bob Brinkman)

Arts, History, Culture, Technology

Band of the Hills
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A community band, a wind and percussion ensemble composed of musicians from Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock, Pflugerville and the surrounding area.
Chronological History of Round Rock
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8000 BCE - 2012
Historic Round Rock Collection: An Ongoing History
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"The Historic Round Rock Collection is a project documenting Round Rock’s history, funded in part with a grant from the Texas Historical Commission." The chronology begins with 8000 BCE.
Local History Resources
"While the Historic Preservation Commission is primarily occupied with matters relating to the preservation of sites and buildings in Round Rock, there are many organizations and resources with information relating to the general history of Round Rock and Williamson County."
Round Rock Arts
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The volunteer-run nonprofit arts organization has monthly art exhibits in downtown Round Rock.
Sam Bass Community Theatre
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The Sam Bass Community Theatre is located at 600 Lee Street in Memorial Park, Round Rock, Texas. The perfomance space, "The Old Depot Stage, was the original Depot building for the Union Pacific Railroad that ran through Round Rock, Texas. Originally the building was about half its current size. In 1981, The Old Depot Stage became our home and in 1984 it was moved to the present location" and renovated extensively.
Williamson County Historical Commission
There is an alphabetical linked list of Williamson County communities: "Communities - The History and Images of Williamson County Cites, Towns and Long Lost Communities."
Williamson County Symphony Orchestra
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"The Williamson County Symphony Orchestra was formed under the name Hill Country Community Orchestra in early 2002. The Orchestra was established to provide an opportunity for non-professional adult musicians and talented students to perform in a dedicated orchestra environment."
The Williamson Museum
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"The Williamson Museum is a 501(C)(3) non-profit corporation established in 1997 to collect, preserve and exhibit items relating to the rich culture and heritage of Williamso County. We offer free and exciting hands-on educational programs to the public through innocative exhibits, tours and outreach including our annual Chisholm Trail Days Event at San Gabriel Park, Pioneer Day at Old Settlers Park, and Archeology Day at Berry Springs Park & Preserve."

Businesses and Organizations

Health Care

"Round Rock has a wide array of hospitals and extensive health care services. Many of these facilities serve not only Round Rock, but the greater Williamson county area and North Austin." --Round Rock Chamber of Commerce

Media

Round Rock Leader
American-Statesman local news.

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Archived articles pre-May 2013.
Community Impact Newspaper
Round Rock, Pflugerville and Hutto local news.