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Round Rock seeks $60M water development board funding for wastewater treatment expansion

City officials are seeking outside funding for a 10 million gallon per day increase in capacity at a regional waste water treatment plant located in Round Rock.

In a nutshell: The city of Round Rock could receive a $60 million low-interest loan to fund an ongoing expansion to the city's wastewater treatment plant near East Palm Valley Boulevard.

The loan would come from the Texas Water Development Board's Clean Water State Revolving Fund, and would finance part of the city's expansion to from 30 million gallons per day to 40 million gallons per day of wastewater treatment capacity at this facility, Public Works Director Michael Thane said in a May 26 Round Rock City Council packet briefing.

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Sylvan Learning Center to bring local passion for education to Round Rock's west side

A locally owned franchise of Sylvan Learning Center will open in Round Rock this August.

About the business: Sylvan Learning Centers provide tutoring and academic support across subjects including math, reading, writing, science, languages as well as test preparation and other academic services.

About the owners: The franchise is owned by Allan and Amy Kelley. With backgrounds in wellness-focused business and social work, respectively, Allan Kelley said the pair wanted their next venture to give back to the community. Amy Kelley will manage the day-to-day operations and be the face most clients see in the center, he said.

In their own words: "We wanted to be with a brand that had the technology and reputation to really deliver real results," Kelley said. "The platform is is not designed to be the 'better alternative.' We want to work with schools and educators."

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Q&A: Learn more about aging in place with Texas Construction

Royce Flournoy, president and founder of Texas Construction, launched the business over 30 years ago, bringing decades of craftsmanship to the Austin area. As a certified aging-in-place specialist, Flournoy supports homeowners in evolving their space to support changing needs.

The approach: Aging in place refers to the decision for older residents to stay in their existing homes as aging may cause physical limitations and a need for new infrastructure.

Texas Construction works with design specialists at Amity Worrel & Co. to make home improvement modifications at Age in Place in Style. By teaming up, the companies provide a comprehensive service to homeowners so they don’t have to compromise safety or style as their needs evolve over time.

Dig deeper: The Texas Construction team connected with Community Impact to discuss the importance of modifying homes for the safety and comfort of aging residents. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.