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Located in Williamson County, Texas, Round Rock was established in 1848. Dell Technologies HQ employs thousands locally. The round rock is still visible in Brushy Creek.
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Founded 1848 | Population 142,752 | Peak 142,752 (2024) | County Williamson County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Round Rock, Texas

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1878 Sam Bass Shootout: Outlaw killed by Texas Rangers.
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1994 Dell HQ Moves Here: Transforms city economy.
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2003 Round Rock Express: Minor league baseball.
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2019 Kalahari Resorts Opens: Massive indoor waterpark.
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2023 Approaches 143,000: Fast-growing Austin suburb.
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Latest News in Round Rock

Jan 1, 1970
Wheel of Fortune Contestant Wins $62,000 After Solving This Easy Puzzle
A single letter choice ended up making the difference between walking away with a strong cash total—and missing out on a brand-n…
Jan 1, 1970
She Had To Sleep In Her Car After Her House Burned Down But Today She’s A Household Name
Kelly Clarkson has established a career marked by powerful vocals, down-to-earth humor, and an uncommon gift for resonating with f…
Jan 1, 1970
Wheel of Fortune Contestant Loses $60K After Failing To Solve This Tough Bonus Round Puzzle
A “Wheel of Fortune” contestant came within outstanding distance of a major payday this week, only to walk away empty-handed a…
Jan 1, 1970
He Had Severe Asthma And Was Called ‘Odd’ Growing Up But He Became One Of America’s Biggest Stars
Long before rock legends dominated stadiums and social media created overnight stars, Ricky Nelson was already one of America’s …
Jan 1, 1970
Man Who Survived Cancer Reveals Dramatic Transformation After Investing $70,000 In Body Tattoos, Including On His Eyeballs
In a jaw-dropping display of individuality, TikTok sensation Quest Gulliford, a cancer survivor with an extensive collection of ta…
Jan 1, 1970
Contestant Misses Out On $1 Million Due To This Brutal ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Puzzle
A recent episode of Wheel of Fortune left fans stunned when a contestant froze during a high-stakes Bonus Round — with a potenti…

Complete Historical Timeline

1878 Crime
Sam Bass Shootout
1994 Business
Dell HQ Moves Here
2003 Sports
Round Rock Express
2019 Business
Kalahari Resorts Opens
2023 Business
Approaches 143,000

Did You Know?

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Dell Technologies HQ employs thousands locally.
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The round rock is still visible in Brushy Creek.
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Called 'Sports Capital of Texas.'.
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Round Rock is located in Williamson County, Texas.
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Round Rock was founded in 1848.

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