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West Nile virus found in Georgetown; ground spraying scheduled July 12-13
GEORGETOWN, Texas - West Nile virus has been found again at a trap site in Georgetown, which has prompted ground spraying over the next couple of days. Ground spraying is scheduled overnight for July 12 and 13 near Pinnacle Park in southeast Georgetown, weather permitting, after a second positive West Nile virus mosquito sample was collected on July 3 from a trap site in Pinnacle Park.
Young Pool Service offers pool cleanings throughout Williamson County
Young Pool Service began serving Williamson and Bell county residents in early July. (Courtesy Pexels) Owner Colte Young opened Young Pool Service in early July. The pool cleaning company offers weekly services, equipment repairs, filter cleanings and green-to-clean pool recovery services. Young said the mobile business based in Georgetown is skilled at handling maintenance-related needs.
Third suspect in deadly Round Rock Juneteenth shooting moved to Williamson County jail
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas — The third suspect arrested in connection to the deadly shooting at a Round Rock Juneteenth celebration has been moved to the Williamson County Jail on Wednesday. Keshawn Leray Dixon, 18, was arrested on July 6 in Killeen and booked into the Bell County Jail. Jail...
Suspect arrested in Bell County after leading authorities on chase from Williamson County
TEMPLE, Texas — One person is in custody after allegedly leading authorities on a chase through multiple Central Texas counties on July 9, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). DPS told 6 News troopers tried to conduct a traffic stop on a Chevrolet 2500 that was...
Man dies of suspected overdose in Georgetown, marks third related incident at same house
GEORGETOWN, Texas — A man died of a suspected overdose at a residence in Georgetown Monday. Police say it is the third time law enforcement have responded to the house for an overdose-related incident. The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office Organized Crime Unit responded to 1221 Winding Way and found...
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