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Two killed, three injured in Williamson County
Two people were killed and three injured Friday night during a head-on collision between two vehicles in Williamson County.
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Mother charged in 3-year-old's death
An Austin mother has been charged in connection with the death of her 3-year-old daughter, who died last week after a man severely beat the child.
Man charged in elderly mother's death
A Round Rock man was arrested and charged Thursday in connection with his mother's death, after police found that he could have been responsible.
A case for the Trans-Texas Corridor
Taylor used to be a player in Williamson County, with it and Georgetown vying for funds and the attention of passers-through. But no more, and despite what many city officials will tell you, it will not be a ...
Marci Perry began chasing fire trucks as a teenager and got her first taste of professional firefighting 10 years ago when she joined a Pasadena fire department.
Austin Man Killed in Motorcycle Wreck Near Georgetown
Texas DPS troopers investigate the scene of the fatal wreck. Traffic Conditions The Texas DPS says a 66-year-old Austin man was killed after his motorcycle struck the rear of a truck west of Georgetown Tuesday ...
Jealousy text? Man stabs wife multiple times
Messages to another man spark domestic dispute, stabbing in Leander, say police Text messages sent in the wee hours of the morning may have led Leander resident Timothy Washington to stab his wife multiple ...
Health care in a growing county
In 2004, Travis County voters approved the creation of a taxing authority known as a hospital district to provide health services to uninsured and underinsured residents.
Benefit held for Williamson County girl with histiocytosis
Haley Batten, with her mother, Heather, at a fundraiser held for her Saturday in Round Rock, has histiocytosis, a rare blood disorder.
Man sought in parking lot robberies
A suspected robber who police say violently assaulted people in three separate hold-ups in May has been identified, according to investigators.
3-year-old dies after beating; mother's boyfriend charged
A 3-year-old Williamson County girl who died at Dell Children's Medical Center Wednesday was beaten, police said, and authorities have arrested her mother's boyfriend.
Austin man charged in 3-year-old's severe beating
A 3-year-old Williamson County girl hospitalized at Dell Children's Medical Center was beaten, police said, and authorities have arrested her mother's boyfriend.
Rural brush fire burns two trailer homes
A Williamson County man has been cited by the sheriff's department for illegal burning after the man accidentally set a brush fire north of Georgetown that came dangerously close to nearby homes.
Text messaging leads to stabbing
A Leander man is accused of stabbing his wife 16 times after learning that she was sending text messages to another man, an arrest affidavit said.
Drowning victim found in stock tank
Williamson County Sheriff's deputies said they have recovered the body of 68-year-old mane identified as Zane Henderson.
Florence considering rule against sex offenders
By Justin Cox Killeen Daily Herald One small city is trying to make some big changes for others like it.
Williamson recycling plans aim for major waste reduction
Landfill and county officials are talking about two new recycling pilot programs that they say would reduce Williamson County's waste nearly 50 percent.
SWAT, deputies evacuate Williamson Co. apartments in search for burglar
Residents of a Williamson County apartment complex got a big suprise when SWAT units showed up overnight.
Liberty Hill residents upset over plans to expand SH 29
Williamson County leaders are moving quickly to expand State Highway 29 near Liberty Hill before the projected growth hits.
Williamson County takes steps to buy land for biggest park yet
Williamson County commissioners voted Tuesday to spend as much as $12.5 million on what will be the county's largest park if a contract between the county and the property's owner is approved in coming weeks.