Developers of a new housing project in Round Rock now have more options after City Council members approved an amendment to a Planned Unit Development April 23.

The overview: Plans are underway for a housing project on a 10-acre tract of land on East Old Settlers Boulevard in Round Rock, which was originally designated for commercial use on the city’s 2030 Future Land Use Map.

In 2023, the city amended the map to make way for high-density multifamily housing. However, developers now have a second option to bring medium-density multifamily housing after officials said rental prices have dropped in recent years.

Brad Dushkin, Round Rock Planned and Development Services director, said in 2023 the high-density option “made sense economically,” said at an April 21 packet briefing.

“But since then, there’s been a building boom in multifamily,” Dushkin said. “Rents have come down drastically.”

Atithi Grill and Bar recently reopened in Round Rock under new management.

Overview: The restaurant, which closed in March 2025, serves a range of North Indian and Indo-Chinese cuisine. Patrons will find a variety of entrees, including chicken tikka masala, butter chicken, chicken korma, shezwan noodles, fried rice, biryani and more.

Appetizers include veggie samosa, onion pakoda, chicken lollipops and garlic shrimp. For beverages, the restaurant offers mango lassi, masala chai and canned beverages.

• Opened in March

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Texas residents are increasingly facing damaging storms that drive up home insurance rates and other housing costs. Ahead of the state's 2027 legislative session, consumer advocates and insurance industry representatives are urging lawmakers to consider affordability solutions.

What's happening: The average Texas home insurance premium—the amount paid to an insurance company—was $3,291 in 2024, according to the latest Texas Department of Insurance data. In total, premiums rose about 50% between 2022-24.

Texas’ high propensity for natural disasters has been “the No. 1 driver” behind recent rate increases, said Rich Johnson, a spokesperson for the Insurance Council of Texas.

Stay tuned: While Texas can't legislate itself out of weather risks, lawmakers have considered some policy changes to increase disaster resiliency and boost regulatory oversight of the insurance industry. Proposals range from creating grants to help residents weather-proof their homes to placing limits on future rate hikes.