High home prices are having a sustained impact on enrollment in RRISD, a new demographic report for the district shows.
The Zonda Education report suggests that home prices and interest rates have made it difficult for young families to purchase a home in the district. Even as more homes are built, sales within the district have fallen by roughly half over the past three years, Zonda President Bob Templeton said.
Current situation: Despite a large number of homes being built within Round Rock ISD, the school district’s future enrollment is uncertain, demographers said.
A report capturing data from the last quarter of 2024 shows home sales in RRISD fell by roughly half over the past three years. Based on this data, as well as housing starts, closings and home prices, Zonda predicted three enrollment scenarios for RRISD—ranging from a decrease of 1,061 students to an increase of about 1,730 students—by the 2034-35 school year.
Highland Rejuvenation Clinic now open near Round Rock, Georgetown border
A new clinic offering cosmetic treatments, spa services, reconstructive and rejuvenation surgeries opened this summer near the border of Round Rock and Georgetown.
About the business: Locally owned by husband and wife duo Dr. Bruce Beheshtin and Mona Madjid, Highland Rejuvenation Clinic is located in the Vista Office Park near the intersection of FM 1460 and Westinghouse Road.
Did you know?: Dr. Beheshtin also owns nearby Smile Solutions Dentistry, which opened earlier this year.
Soccer Pups now offering youth training in Pflugerville
Soccer Pups opened its new training facility in late July, offering a variety of indoor soccer programs.
Overview: The business offers classes for children 3 years and older, with a variety of curriculum for youth of all skill levels. Soccer Pups provides advanced soccer training for ages 5-9 through its academy. The 8-week academy focuses on motor skills and the fundamentals of soccer. The training facility also offers 3v3 and 4v4 leagues to provide youth with competitive play.
Second special session ends without new laws on THC, property taxes
Around 1 a.m. Sept. 4, the Texas Legislature gaveled out of its second special session of the year. On the heels of a two-week Democratic walkout that stymied bills during a previous legislative overtime, lawmakers moved quickly to pass 16 of Gov. Greg Abbott’s 24 priorities in under three weeks.
The details: A long-debated plan to ban or restrict sales of hemp-derived THC and a measure aimed at reining in local property tax growth were among the proposals that did not make the cut. Those proposals fell apart in the final days of the special session, after House and Senate lawmakers were unable to reach agreements.
Also of note: Lawmakers also did not pass bills intended to improve emergency preparedness and communications in the wake of the deadly July 4-5 floods; shield certain law enforcement files from public disclosure; and bar local governments from hiring outside lobbyists.
The governor can call a special session at any time; however, legislative leaders indicated they did not expect to return to Austin to tackle the remaining agenda items.
