Round Rock Council Member Michelle Ly Balances Business, Family, and Civic Duty on Three Hours of Sleep

Michelle Ly, a third-term Round Rock city council member, is known for her relentless schedule that includes running multiple businesses, serving on nonprofit boards, and raising a daughter—all while surviving on just three to four hours of sleep per night. In Episode 76 of the Rock Solid: Round Rock Business Leaders Podcast, hosted by Bryan Eisenberg, Ly offered a candid look at her life as a servant leader in a city that has become increasingly selective about new development.

Ly, the daughter of Vietnamese refugees who moved to Round Rock for the semiconductor industry, owns or co-owns Hall Roofing & Construction, The Rock Sports Bar, The Flats, and Alcove Cantina. She also serves on the boards of the Round Rock Chamber, Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center, and Rotary, and recently stepped down from the YMCA board after two three-year terms. Despite the heavy load, Ly told Eisenberg that she time-blocks her days to fit in payroll, phone calls, and even roof inspections between meetings.

The conversation highlighted Ly’s determination to keep The Rock Sports Bar alive after losing its original lease. She recalled her husband’s insistence: ‘This is not the way we end the Rock Sports Bar. Our landlord doesn’t get to tell us the end of our story. We are in it for the long haul. We want to see downtown thriving.’ The bar was rebuilt in a new commercial kitchen building, reflecting the couple’s commitment to Round Rock’s downtown revitalization.

Ly also reflected on Round Rock’s transformation since her graduation, noting that downtown was once ‘a ghost town’ with little more than a funeral home and Round Rock Donuts. She credited Mayor Pro Tem Kristen Stevens and colleagues for carefully reshaping zoning to encourage growth while maintaining the city’s character. The mayor has described Round Rock as being able to be ‘picky’ about new arrivals, a sentiment Ly supports.

Beyond business and council duties, Ly finds time for community service. She donated a roof after hearing nonprofit leader Philip Golden speak, and leads by example by picking up trash at her bars. Looking ahead, she hopes to take her daughter Reagan back to Vietnam to immerse her in the family’s culture.

Ly’s story underscores the personal sacrifices behind civic leadership. As Round Rock continues to grow, her example illustrates the dedication required to balance business ownership, family, and public service in a thriving Texas community. The podcast episode is available now on major platforms.

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