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Five arrested for kidnapping, beating, and shooting teen in Williamson County
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas - Five people were arrested and charged after luring a 17-year-old boy outside the city limits, then later beat and shot him, the Williamson County Sheriff's Office said. WCSO said on July 3, a 17-year-old boy was shot and taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries....
Trump assassination attempt: Supporters gather at Williamson County Courthouse
GEORGETOWN, Texas - Former President Donald Trump was struck during an assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. 50-year-old former Buffalo Township fire chief Corey Comperatore was killed in the shooting and two other men were critically injured. "Yesterday’s shooting at Donald Trump's rally in Pennsylvania calls on all...
'Orange Socks' cold case: Williamson County Sheriff's Office still investigating murder of Debra Jackson
GEORGETOWN, Texas - Many knew her as Orange Socks for decades, but five years ago, she got her name back. However, the Williamson County Sheriff's Office is still investigating the murder of Debra Jackson. On Oct. 31, 1979, the body of a young woman was found in a culvert off...
Liberty Hill Police Blotter July 8-14
The Liberty Hill Police Department responded to or self-initiated a total of (609) incidents resulting in (16) cases, (20) citations, (63) warnings and (4) arrests. On 7/8/24, at approximately 7:36 AM, officers responded to the 11000 block of W SH 29 for an accident. On 7/8/24, at approximately 9:29 AM,...
Georgetown firefighters rescue pets from garage blaze
Firefighters in Georgetown rescued a cat and dog from a structure fire last week, with dramatic video of the rescue released Monday. The Georgetown Fire Department responded to a fire at 10:58 a.m. Thursday, finding flames in the garage of a home. Crews, assisted by Round Rock Engine 7, entered the burning structure and successfully rescued two pets trapped inside.
Leander Park Employee Shot in Bathroom Confrontation, Suspect Hannah Morgan-Barber Charged
Tragedy struck Benbrook Ranch Park last week when a City of Leander employee was shot after a confrontation in a park bathroom. The victim, 31, was performing cleaning duties when she accidentally disturbed the belongings of 32-year-old Hannah Morgan-Barber, who is believed to be homeless. According to the CBS Austin report, the situation escalated into a physical altercation, culminating in the suspect allegedly firing a Ruger LCP 380 ACP firearm at the city worker.
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