The Ruby Hotel & Bar is building a 4,000-square-foot event center at 408 Fannin Avenue in downtown Round Rock. The City is lending $2.65 million over four years and buying part of the property for $750,000 to land a future pedestrian bridge over Brushy Creek. Here is what is in the deal — and what it means for downtown.

I Scream Gelato is coming soon to east Round Rock at 2800 E. Palm Valley Blvd, bringing handcrafted Italian gelato and desserts. Here’s what we know so far.

Round Rock Public Library now meets you at the park with Library on the Go, plus a 24/7 Hold Locker for grab-and-go pickups — two easy new ways to get books without a full library trip.

Looking to catch even more fireworks this 4th of July? This guide rounds up the best Independence Day celebrations just Outside the Rock in 2026 — from Georgetown’s Sertoma show and Cedar Park’s Sparktacular to Willie Nelson’s Picnic and Austin’s Star Spangled Fest. Plan your fireworks road trip with dates, times, and locations.