QuikTrip opens new location on Hwy. 79 in Round Rock
A new QuikTrip location opened on Hwy. 79 in Round Rock.
What they offer: The convenience store and gas station sells a variety of grab-and-go food, such as hot dogs, taquitos, tacos, egg rolls, pastries and sandwiches. Customers can also find made-to-order foods, such as pizza, in addition to a variety of beverages.
The company has over 1,000 locations throughout the country.
Round Rock ISD to hold Coffee with a Cop event Sept. 29
Round Rock ISD community members will have the opportunity to learn more about the district's police department and make connections with officers at an upcoming Coffee with a Cop event.
What you need to know: The event will be held 5-7 p.m. Sept. 29 at Cedar Ridge High School, 2801 Gattis School Road, Round Rock.
The details: Participants can enjoy light bites, coffee, tea and conversation with school-based law enforcement officers from each learning community, according to the district.
WilCo continues to preserve historical records ahead of county staff move
Williamson County commissioners approved an updated plan to preserve and restore archived records at a meeting Sept. 23. The approval comes ahead of some county operations moving into a new administration building by next year.
About the plan: Because the majority of permanent county records are paper, the archival team is working to digitize and physically encapsulate these records to protect them from theft, loss and damage.
The records archive plan also allows residents to access images and historical documents online. County documents include court cases, marriage records, wills, deeds, and tax and election records, County Clerk Nancy Rister said.
The update: Currently, the County Clerk's Office operates out of a building at 405 Martin Luther Jr. King St. Because of the volume of permanent documents, storage space is becoming an issue, the 2025-26 archive plan states.
Eligible K-12 students receive free school meals after legislature approves funding
This school year, students who are eligible for reduced-price meals can receive free breakfast and lunch at public schools across Texas.
The overview: During the recent legislative session, state lawmakers approved $19.8 million to cover the cost of reduced-price meals for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years.
What parents should know: Eligibility for free school meals is determined based on a family’s income through the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program.
Families can contact their school district to fill out an application for free or reduced-price meals at any time during the school year. Students who are deemed eligible for reduced-price meals will receive them at no cost through the 2026-27 school year.
