As with many suburbs experiencing spectacular growth and success around Austin, Round Rock is at the top of the Texan list. Now with a population of around 130,000 (and climbing), Round Rock is a hub of prosperity and growth, thanks to more than 20 major businesses setting up shop. It’s no wonder then that news organizations like Money magazine and CNN have singled out Round Rock on lists of best places to live in the USA and fastest-growing cities, respectively. All these rapid changes have transformed Round Rock from a bedroom community into what writer Linda Scarbroughhas termed a “supersuburb” — not bad for what used to be considered a sleepy little town only in the 1990s.

The business sector may be thriving, but recreation is doing just fine, too. As “The Sports Capital of Texas” as Round Rock calls itself, it plays host to a multitude of venues at Old Settlers Park. Athletes, onlookers, and fans of all types can participate in and cheer on such diverse activities as cricket, cross country running, a professionally-designed disc golf course, 20 baseball fields, seven soccer facilities, five softball diamonds, and last but not least, the Rock’N River Family Aquatic Center. Not diverse enough for you? In 2018, Round Rock was even home to the US Quidditch Cup. Yes, quidditch.