About the Cedar Park, Round Rock and Leander, Texas Area 

About CEDAR PARK 

CEDAR PARK, Texas was, incorporated in 1973 on the northwestern edge of the Austin MSA. It is the second fastest growing community in the state of Texas. From a population of 9,353 in 1990, Cedar Park has exploded on the popularity scale and has grown over 178 percent by developing into an urban center of over 30,000 residents. The City is located on the skirt of Austin’s technology corridor and is emerging as a high impact community. Its political and business leadership is committed to making rapid strides towards becoming less of a bedroom community and more of a high growth business hub.  

Cedar Park has it all with its cutting edge business, numerous attractions, and friendly neighbors. It is one of the smartest cities in Central Texas with 83 percent of its residents having some college and half having a four degree or higher. The community is also surrounded by amenities with the Live Music Capital to the south and the Lower Colorado River lake system to the west. Cedar Park consists of educated, skilled individuals that want to establish roots in a fresh community with plenty of opportunities for their families.  

Cedar Park’s popularity as a place to live, work and raise families comes as no surprise to the citizens who helped the town grow. Located only 17 miles from the heart of downtown Austin, the State Capitol, the historically black institution Huston-Tillotson College and home of The University of Texas, Cedar Park offers all the amenities of a major metropolitan area but far enough away to offer the relaxed life style that is in keeping with a family oriented bedroom community of Austin.  

While Austin is known as the “Live Music Capital of the World” there is an abundance of cultural and recreational opportunities for families to enjoy. The Highland Lakes area, a system of five lakes created along the beautiful Colorado River, stretches from downtown Austin (Town Lake and Auditorium Shores) to Lake Buchanan some 60 miles away in Burnet. The largest of the lakes, Lake Travis, is the most popular recreational site among the lakes and can be easily accessed at numerous sites ranging from five miles to ten miles from Cedar Park.  

One of the advantages of living in Cedar Park and central Texas is that there is just so much to do, so much to enjoy, all within a 30-minute drive from downtown Austin and major employers such as Dell Computers, IBM, Motorola, Applied Materials, 

Advance Micro Devices, XeTel, National Instruments, South Union, National Western Life, 3M Co. , Selectron, SBC Communications and Texas Instruments to name a hand full. 

Springtime in the Hill Country is one of the most popular seasons of the year as native Texas wildflowers turn the hillsides into virtual gardens of color. One of the more popular scenic drives, anytime of the year but especially in the spring, begins in Cedar Park and ranges in a circular drive from Cedar Park to Marble Falls on Lake LBJ to Burnet and back to Cedar Park, a total driving distance of 90 miles. 

Scenic vistas are only part of the beauty and recreational opportunities of the Texas Hill Country. 

Some of the best golf courses in Texas are located only a few minutes driving time, distance, from Cedar Park. Crystal Falls Golf Course, an eighteen hole municipal course is located in the scenic canyons just north of Cedar Park, within 15 minutes of your doorstep. For variety, pick other challenging courses in the immediate area including River Place, Round Rock Country Club, Highland Lakes Country Club, and Point Venture...all public access courses within 30 minutes of Cedar Park.  

At home in Cedar Park you will find plenty of recreational opportunities for all family members. Youth sports are scheduled year-round and include basketball, Pop Warner football, soccer, as well as baseball and softball for all ages. Cedar Park has two of the area’s best swimming pool and park complexes as well as numerous neighborhood parks spread throughout the city.  

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Cedar Park, Texas

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Cedar Park is a city in Travis and Williamson Counties in the U.S. state of Texas. From a population of 5,161 in 1990, Cedar Park grew to a population of 26,049 at the 2000 census. As of 2008, the population is estimated to be around 52,721, making it the seventh-fastest growing city in the United States. The city is considered to be a suburb of Austin. The center of Austin is approximately 16 miles to the southeast, although Austin directly borders Cedar Park at the latter's southern extent.

History

Before the arrival of European settlers in the 1800s, the Cedar Park area was inhabited by various Native American tribes: the Tonkawa, Lipan-Apache, and Commanche. A major paleo-American archaeological site (Wilson-Leonard site) was discovered in Cedar Park in the early 1980s that proved the continual habitation of the area for over 10,000 years.

The community of Cedar Park started as a Railroad stop on the Austin & Northwest Railroad - which connected the state capitol with the cities of Burnet and Lampasas to the north. The community was initially named Bruggerhoff, after a railroad official. However, the name was generally disliked by locals (being both hard to spell and pronounce), and in the 1890's Emmitt Cluck changed the name to Cedar Park.

In 1892, a half-acre "strolling" park was built near the train depot. In the late 1800s Austinites would make day trips to the train depot/park in Cedar Park.

Geography

Cedar Park lies mostly in Williamson County, although a small amount extends into Travis County.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.1 square miles (44.3 km©÷), of which, 17.0 square miles (44.0 km©÷) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.4 km©÷) of it (0.88%) is water.

Demographics and Government

As of the census of 2000, there were 26,049 people, 8,621 households, and 7,155 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,535.0 people per square mile (592.7/km©÷). There were 8,914 housing units at an average density of 525.3/sq mi (202.8/km©÷). The racial makeup of the city was 86.41% White, 3.32% African American, 0.34% Native American, 2.61% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 5.10% from other races, and 2.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.50% of the population.

There were 8,621 households out of which 52.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.3% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.0% were non-families. 12.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.00 and the average family size was 3.29.

In the city the population was spread out with 33.5% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 40.3% from 25 to 44, 15.9% from 45 to 64, and 4.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 97.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $67,527, and the median income for a family was $70,587. Males had a median income of $49,657 versus $32,039 for females. The per capita income for the city was $24,767. About 3.0% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.2% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

In June 2006, the city estimated its population to be approximately 42,000.

Cedar Park is generally bisected north and south by U.S. Highway 183. A second north-south route, the 183A toll road, opened to traffic on March 15, 2007. Other new development includes a major hospital (Cedar Park Regional, set to open in early 2008) and 1890 Ranch, a shopping/dining/entertainment complex which will open in October 2007.

Cedar Park was incorporated in 1973 with a Council-Manager system of local government. As of May 2006, Cedar Park City Council members are as follows:

Mayor: Robert S. Lemon

Place 1: Matt Powell

Place 2: Stephen Berry

Place 3: Scott Mitchell

Place 4: Melissa Beaudoin

Place 5: Stephen Thomas

Place 6: Cobby Caputo (Mayor Pro-Tem)

The seven members serve two year terms. The mayor and council members place two, place four and place six are elected on even years. Council members place one, place three and place five are elected on odd years.

Education

Cedar Park is served by the Leander Independent School District. The city is home to the Leander High School Lions, Cedar Park High School Timberwolves and the Vista Ridge High School Rangers.

Round Rock, Texas

Round Rock is a city located in Travis and Williamson Counties in the U.S. state of Texas. A part of the Austin–Round Rock metropolitan area, its population was 61,136 at the 2000 census. The 2005 census estimate placed the population at 86,316.

History

The Round Rock, from which the city takes its name, marked a low water wagon crossing in Brushy Creek. One hundred year old wagon ruts are still visible in the creek bottom.

In 1851 a small community was formed on the banks of Brushy Creek, near a large round rock located in the middle of the creek. This round rock marked a convenient low-water crossing for wagons, horses and cattle. The first postmaster called the community Brushy Creek, but in 1854 the small settlement was renamed Round Rock in honor of this now famous rock. The "round rock" is located near Chisholm Trail Street in the middle of Brushy Creek. After the Civil War, Jesse Chisholm began to move cattle from South Texas through Round Rock, on the way to Abilene, Kansas. The route he established, which crossed Brushy Creek at the round rock became known as the Chisholm Trail. Most of the old buildings, including the old Saint Charles Hotel are still there today. This historic area is now called "Old Town".

Downtown Round Rock is the site of the gunfight and subsequent capture (then death) of the nineteenth-century American train robber, Sam Bass, by the Texas Ranger Division on July 19, 1878. The event is known locally as the "Sam Bass Shootout". Each year downtown Round Rock recreates this shootout. Bass is buried in Round Rock Cemetery, located northwest of "Old Town" on Sam Bass Road. His original headstone can be found on display at the Round Rock Public Library.

Infamous con man Soapy Smith lived in Round Rock and claimed to have witnessed the Sam Bass shootout. It was in this city that Soapy started his criminal career.

Sports

Round Rock is home to the Class AAA Pacific Coast League minor league baseball team Round Rock Express, which is owned by (and named for) Nolan Ryan.

Round Rock opened a free public skate park in July 2007.

Round Rock calls itself the Sports Capital of Texas.

Geography

Round Rock is located at 30°30′54″N, 97°40′21″W (30.514865, -97.672561), 17 miles (27 km) north of Austin, and 10 miles (16 km) south of Georgetown. Elevation 709ft

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 26.3 square miles (68.0 km˛), of which, 26.1 square miles (67.7 km˛) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km˛) of it (0.50%) is water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 61,136 people, 21,076 households, and 15,933 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,339.1 people per square mile (903.0/km˛). There were 21,766 housing units at an average density of 832.8/sq mi (321.5/km˛). The racial makeup of the city was 76.76% White, 7.72% African American, 0.50% Native American, 2.89% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 9.47% from other races, and 2.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.10% of the population.

There were 21,076 households out of which 47.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.5% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.4% were non-families. 18.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.29. The median price for a house in Round Rock in 2006 was $150,322.

In the city the population was spread out with 31.9% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 38.8% from 25 to 44, 16.3% from 45 to 64, and 4.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 99.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.3 males.

According to a 2006 estimate, the median income for a household in the city was $70,305, and the median income for a family was $81,521. Males had a median income of $41,971 versus $30,807 for females. The per capita income for the city was $24,911. About 2.8% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.3% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over.

Business

The corporate headquarters for Dell, Inc. is located in Round Rock. Round Rock has more than 20 major employers including: Toppan Photomasks, Sears Customer Care, Texas Guaranteed Student Loans, Cintas and TECO/Westinghouse

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