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New Round Rock-Europe agreement could bring Picasso programming to city

Round Rock officials are exploring a new international partnership that could bring cultural programming tied to Pablo Picasso to the city, following an agreement announced during South by Southwest Conference & Festivals 2026.

The details: The Round Rock Chamber of Commerce and the Texas-European Chamber of Commerce Foundation signed a memorandum of understanding March 13, establishing a framework for collaboration in economic development, cultural exchange and innovation, according to a news release.

The agreement explores the potential development of Casa Natal Picasso Málaga – Texas, an initiative that could bring exhibitions and educational programming connected to Picasso’s legacy to Round Rock.

 
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Round Rock expands facade improvement grant program to Mays Street, Round Rock Avenue

Round Rock’s Commercial Facade and Site Improvement Grant program has been updated, expanding eligibility to additional commercial corridors in an effort to encourage redevelopment and business investment.

Round Rock City Council unanimously approved the revisions March 26.

The full story: The program, originally adopted in 2023, provides matching grants to property owners to improve the exterior of commercial buildings.

City officials said the latest update focuses on expanding the geographic boundaries to include more properties along Mays Street and Round Rock Avenue.

 

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Check out these weekend events across the metro area.

Flashlight Egg Hunt

Bunny Brunch & Egg Hunt

April 2, 6-10 p.m.
Round Rock

April 4, 9, 9:30 and 10 a.m. (brunch); 11 a.m.-noon (kid’s egg hunt)
Austin

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Skate with the Easter Bunny

No Bad Eggs Easter celebration

April 4, 2-4 p.m.
Leander

April 5, 11 a..m. (doors open)
Pflugerville

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On The Transportation Beat
Austin to shutter South Terminal as airport expansion continues; future Concourse M designs revealed

The South Terminal at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is officially shutting down March 31 after less than a decade in operation.

The details: The auxiliary terminal is being demolished to make way for new midfield taxiways as part of the multiyear "Journey with AUS" campus expansion. That includes the addition of the 26-gate Concourse B with a new connecting tunnel to the existing Barbara Jordan Terminal, and the development of a temporary six-gate southern terminal called Concourse M.

The South Terminal was initially expected to have a longer presence at ABIA, and its early closure led to costly legal proceedings between the city and former facility operator LoneStar Airport Holdings.

What else: Ahead of the South Terminal closure, Austin Aviation unveiled its initial designs for the nearly 38,000-square-foot Concourse M. Its gates on the west side of ABIA's airfield are meant for relief and diversions during Journey with AUS construction as the Barbara Jordan Terminal is expanded and improved, and while Concourse B remains in development.

 

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