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City of Round Rock to begin work on Smyers Lane reconstruction this month

Smyers Lane will soon be overhauled by the city of Round Rock as part of its street maintenance program.

The gist: The stretch of road between RM 620 and Wyoming Springs Drive will be fully reconstructed after Round Rock City Council approved a $1.38 million contract with Aaron Concrete Contractors on June 25. Funding for the project comes from the Round Rock Transportation and Economic Development Corp. fund, which receives a portion of local sales tax revenue. 

The details: Public Works Director Michael Thane said the project will see the street totally rebuilt. This will include recycling the existing road's base material in place to build the new road, applying a seal coat and finishing with asphalt overlay. 

Thane said the project will not add lanes to the road, nor will it add sidewalks. Sidewalks could be added as part of a future project, he said. 

 
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Children's resale shop Once Upon a child returning to Round Rock

Once Upon a Child is coming back to Round Rock, the children's clothing consignment store shared via social media in June. 

Latest update: The Once Upon A Child (Round Rock, TX) Facebook page announced the business's return to the community June 28, stating that plans for a future opening would be shared soon, but that the store is targeting early August for its open-to-buy phase. 

The franchise retailer will also be under new management, according to the post. It will reopen in the same retail space it previously occupied in the Renaissance Square shopping center. 

 

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What you need to know about firework restrictions in Williamson County ahead of July 4th

Fireworks are prohibited in much of Williamson County, including inside each city’s city limits, in county parks and near schools, according to a county news release.

Residents can safely use fireworks in unincorporated areas of the county.

What you need to know: Before using fireworks, a county map shows the firework-free areas throughout Williamson County. There is also a 5,000-foot buffer zone surrounding each area where fireworks are banned.

Those using fireworks should be mindful of safety precautions, as misusing fireworks can cause serious injuries, the release states.

Best practices include:

  • Buying from reputable sources
  • Reading labels and warnings
  • Storing and disposing of fireworks properly
  • Using fireworks a safe distance from homes, buildings and combustible materials
  • Ensuring adult supervision
  • Protecting pets, animals and wildlife

Used fireworks should be soaked in water and placed in a metal trash can away from structures and combustible materials.

Williamson County Fire Marshal’s Office personnel will be available on the July 4 holiday to ensure safety and respond to any complaints, the news release states.

 

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