Round Rock, TX
Julie Hoelscher
Crosswind Realty, LLC
3219 Saint Genevieve Drive
Leander, TX 78641
512-789-7541
Fax: 512-697-2825
julie@julie-cares.com
Buying, selling or leasing a home can be stressful. However, it doesn't have to be! I will take your concerns, expectations and needs to heart. I offer a unique ability to connect with my clients, who often become friends. You can trust my professional guidance and expertise on your real estate journey. Please feel free to contact me by phone or by email. I will get back to you quickly. I look forward to working with you soon!
Round Rock, TX CURRENT LOCAL NEWS
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Welcome to Round Rock, Texas! Round Rock is one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. Today there are over 92,000 residents that call Round Rock, Texas home. Round Rock has a very strong education system, has been voted one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People and has been ranked as one of the safest cities in Texas for two years in a row - according to a national survey of crime statistics of cities with a population of 75,000 or more.
Round Rock and has been ranked number 5 in the United States among the Best Cities for Relocating Families. The Round Rock area offers an extremely strong real estate market with exceptional home prices, affordability, appreciation rates, affordable tax rates and lease properties. The City of Round Rock continues to offer new recreation, leisure arts, culture, education facilities, city resources to accommodate the expansion and growth of the area.
Now Open! TexFit Crossfit by owner-operator-instructor, Laurie Gotcher, at 15501 FM 620, Suite 100 in Round Rock, Texas. Previously a skating rink, the gym offers cross fit traning and a Bas Rutten Fight Club. The 3,000 square foot facility includes 30 foot rope climbs, free-standing Olympic rings, and an outdoor obstacle course. Great for personal fitness, team building and corporate or recrational group training. Call for more information 512-537-9348, or visit their website: www.texfitcrossfit.com
Art Institute of Austin - Now Enrolling in ROUND ROCK, Texas!
So far, three other higher education entities have stamped their claim on Round Rock, Texas including Texas State University, Austin Community College, and Texas A&M University. Next spring we will welcome a nationally recognized Art Institute near the Frontera Crossing, in Round Rock, Texas. So far, there are 10 positions available for the Art Institute of Austin. The school will be called the Art Institute of Austin because of its postal address, although it actually lies in the Round Rock, Texas city limits. The studies of the school will include everything from fashion design to media arts and animation to industrial design technology. The new campus will be located at, 100 Farmers Circle, Suite 100, Austin, Texas 78728
Motorcycle Madness A full-service Harley-Davidson dealership, Central Texas Harley, is NOW OPEN in Round Rock, Texas at 2901 North IH-35 (between Sam Bass Road and 1431 on the East side of 35). In addition to a service department, the store will sell motorcycles, parts, motorClothes, and offer classes for first-time riders. They will also have an outdoor area for bike nights featuring live music, vendor set up and fun! They have a huge motorclothes selection for men, women, children, and PETS! For more information, call 512-973-8521 or visit www.centraltexasharley.com
Does Skateboarding Interest You? An indoor skatepark and full-service shop with apparel and supplies, Capital Skate Park and Pro Shop opened at 2008 Picadilly Drive, Round Rock, Texas in late November. The 8,000 square foot space hosts demos, competitions, camps, lessons and other programs. Regular hours are noon to 10pm, but are subject to change. For more information, call 512-251-4500
Regency Beauty Institute celebrates opening its new Round Rock, Texas campus. The cosmetology school offers salon services, including haircuts, color, manicures and facials. Located at 2711 LaFrontera Blvd., Suite 110, Round Rock, Texas. Call 512-310-1501 or visit them online to learn more www.regencybeauty.com
Cooking for Kids Construction is underway on a cooking school for children ages three to 17, Young Chefs Academy, 1300 Gattis School Road, Suite 100, Round Rock, Texas and is scheduled to open in March 2008. To learn more about mini camps, birthday parties, weekly cooking classes, or to register as a Chefs Club Member, which includes weekly class attendance, a recipe notebook, apron and three free guest passes, call Lisa Turkovic at 512-692-9637 or email her at roundrockyca@gmail.com. Visit www.youngchefsacademy.com/roundrock for more information
Senior Helpers of Round Rock an in-home care agency located at 306 E. Main Street, announced a new partnership with Life Alert Medical in October. The Home Safety and Fall Monitoring System uses wireless devices positioned throughout the home and worn by a senior to monitor physical sctivity. In the event of a fall or motionless periods of time, an emergency medical response team is contacted and will respond immediately. Senior Helpers will provide the system to their clients at little or no up front costs. Call 512-388-4357 for more information.
Streamline Technical Services and Circular Energy announced the preliminary results from a recent major solar panel installation on top fo STS's two facilities at 2711 Oakmont Drive. The 150,000 watt system, part of a larger energy reduction strategy, was implemented last summer to produce 197,000 kilowatt-hours of power per year, and offsetting more than 2.5 million pounds of carbon dioxide emissions each decade. Call STS at 512-244-0007 or visit www.sts-us.net
Steak 'n Shake Burgers, sandwiches, salads, chili and shakes are being served at the Steak 'n Shake being built at 281 University Oaks Blvd., Round Rock, Texas (at 35 and 1431, Chandler Road), near IKEA, TGI Friday's and Wachovia. To see the full menu, visit http://www.steaknshake.com/default-home.asp. For more information, call 512-291-8095 or email sns0620@steaknshake.com.
Cakes N More, 602 McNeil Road, Suite 106, Round Rock, Texas offering a variety of whole cakes, slices, ice cream and smoothies opened November 26th in Park West Plaza. For more information call, 512-228-1096.
Hospital Volunteers Needed Volunteers are needed for all departments in the new Seton Medical Center in Williamson County that opened in Round Rock, Texas February 2008. A total of 350 volunteers will be needed. For more information, call Debi Bankhead, director of volunteer services, at 512-324-4105 or complete an online application at: Volunteer at Seton
Current local news courtesy of Community Impact
Round Rock, Texas established 1854, named by native americans and settlers due to the large large round rock in bed of Brushy Creek. Still in place, and a historical site to visit. Today, Round Rock is one of the fastest growing cities in the nation. The city features several historic buildings that are listed on the National Historic Register.
The Palm House Muesum is available for tours. This is the restored home of the town founders, Andrew and Caroline Palm, on land purchased from the Swedish Immigration Agent east of Round Rock in the Palm Valley settlement. the house has authentic furnishings, with an elegant parlour and a Swedish kitchen. Open for tours Monday thru Friday 9am to 5pm year round.
Round Rock also features 34 developed parks throughout the city. These parks combined encompass more than 1,700 acres. Old Settlers Park is the jewel, featuring 2.3 miles of hiking trails, grills and picnic areas, two playgrounds, lake and more than 480 acres of rolling hillsides for local events and festivals.
Yearly festivals include Daffodil Days Festival and Three-Legged Willie 13K in March, Fiesta Amistad in May, Frontier Days in July and Texas Outlaw 100 Cycling Tour in October. It's my job to know EVERYTHING about the real estate market and the homes in Leander, Cedar Park and Round Rock, Texas! Ask me any question, or request a FREE information package.
Round Rock also offers a wide variety of attractions, boutiques and unique retail shopping opportunities, and many casual dining stops. In 2007, the Round Rock Premium Outlet Mall and the IKEA both opened. JCPenney is coming soon, as well as many other retail shops, restaurants, and hot spots.
Scott & White Hospital recently had their grand opening. As well as the Dell Children's Hospital. Healthcare, as well as entertainment, is especially important to this growing area of Central Texas.
The Round Rock Express, Triple-A affiliate of the Houston Astros and owned by the legendary Nolan Ryan, son Reid Ryan and former Houston Astros' owner, Don Sanders, planted its roots in Round Rock. The team's stadium, The Dell Diamond, is adjacent to Old Settlers Park on east US Highway 79.
The award winning park offers a multi-purpose facility that is available for group meetings, concerts and other gatherings.
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