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Williamson County News

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6 hrs ago | Austin American Statesman

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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Related Topix: Florence, TX, Killeen, TX, Killeen Metro

10 hrs ago | Austin American Statesman

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.

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Related Topix: Austin, TX

Fri Jul 25, 2008

Austin American Statesman

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.

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Related Topix: Round Rock, TX

Free Republic

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 ...

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Related Topix: Georgetown, TX, Leander, TX, Liberty Hill, TX, Cedar Park, TX, Texas

Wed Jul 23, 2008

Theeagle.com

Fighting fire with fire

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.

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Related Topix: Sugar Land, TX, Texas A&M University System, Hurricane, Weather, Hurricane Dolly, Coupland, TX

Tue Jul 22, 2008

KEYE-TV Austin

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 ...

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Related Topix: Georgetown, TX, Austin Metro, Austin, TX

Mon Jul 21, 2008

Hill Country News

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 ...

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Related Topix: Leander, TX, Georgetown, TX

Community Impact Newspaper

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.

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Related Topix: University of Nebraska System, Medical Center (University of Nebraska System), Travis County, TX, Healthcare Law, Law

Sat Jul 19, 2008

Austin American-Statesman

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.

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Related Topix: Brushy Creek, TX, Round Rock, TX, Florence, TX

KVUE.com

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.

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Related Topix: Barton Creek, TX, Austin, TX

Thu Jul 17, 2008

KHOU-TV Houston

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.

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Related Topix: University of Nebraska System, Medical Center (University of Nebraska System), Family, Kids

Wed Jul 16, 2008

KVUE

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.

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KXAN-TV Austin

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.

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Related Topix: Fire, Georgetown, TX, Natural Disasters, Wildfire

Tue Jul 15, 2008

Austin American Statesman

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.

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Related Topix: Leander, TX, Austin Metro

Mon Jul 14, 2008

News 8 Austin

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.

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Related Topix: Coupland, TX

Sun Jul 13, 2008

Killeen Daily Herald

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.

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Related Topix: Killeen Metro, Killeen, TX, Florence, TX, Devers, TX

Fri Jul 11, 2008

Austin American-Statesman

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.

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Related Topix: Hutto, TX, Killeen, TX

KVUE.com

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.

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Related Topix: Austin, TX

News 8 Austin

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.

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Related Topix: Liberty Hill, TX

Thu Jul 10, 2008

Austin American Statesman

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.

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Related Topix: Taylor, TX, Liberty Hill, TX

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