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Mosquito spraying underway
Williamson County and Cities Health District has begun operations to manage the adult mosquito population in Taylor after two of the trapped insects tested positive for West Nile virus. The treated areas include a large swath of downtown as well as an area centered around T.H. Johnson Drive at North...
Teen kidnapped and beaten near Leander; neighbors, criminologist react
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas - The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office said five people have been arrested in connection to the kidnapping and shooting of a teen near Leander earlier this month. The victim, who survived, was taken from a nearby subdivision. Neighbors said they are shocked about what happened. "Very...
Catch up on 8 area development projects
City of Hutto officials along with representatives of EVO Entertainment held a groundbreaking celebration on the new movie and bowling entertainment venue in Hutto June 21. (Grant Crawford/Community Impact) A variety of new projects are underway or being planned in Round Rock, Pflugerville, Hutto and throughout Williamson County. Catch up...
Five people face charges in kidnapping of teen near Leander
Five people were arrested in connection with the kidnapping and shooting of a 17-year-old boy on July 3, the Williamson County sheriff's office said in a press release. Deputies were alerted to his kidnapping after receiving a 911 call from a local hospital, where the boy was being treated for his wounds.
Five suspects are in custody after kidnapping and shooting teen in Leander
Austin, Texas — The Williamson County Sheriff's office continues to investigate an incident involving a teenager who was shot and kidnapped by five suspects in Leander earlier this month. Williamson County officers responded to a 9-1-1 call on July 3rd, reporting a 17-year-old male was shot and taken to...
WCSO commander says 'very lucky' teen kidnapping did not turn into homicide
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas — The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office continuing its investigation into what happened weeks ago when a 17-year-old boy was lured to a subdivision where he was later attacked kidnapped and taken to a secluded place to be shot and left for dead. Officials say that...
Bidding farewell to a friend
Under the roof of the Spivey Pavilion at Lions Foundation Park was gathered a small circle of relatives and friends to pay tribute to a man who originally hailed from the other side of the world, but lived out the final years of his life in Liberty Hill. Kebede Bekele...
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