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The Williamson County Commissioners Court has issued a county-wide burn ban that will remain in effect for the next 90 days due to severe

The Austin Police Department Robbery Unit announced on Tuesday two additional cases related to the a series of armed robberies — the 24th robbery

The  community of Maxwell is mourning the loss of two of its firefighters this week. According to officials with the City of Lockhart, police

The price at the pump has climbed so high in recent months that any relief is a welcome sight.  According to GasBuddy, the average

On June 12, 2022, the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office and Austin Police Department responded to the intersection of Oro Valley Trail and Modena Trail

Due to staffing shortages, the Georgetown Animal Shelter will be had to remain closed Sunday, June 19.  As of Monday, the staffing issue continues

Williamson County Attorney Dee Hobbs is overseeing a lawsuit filed on Friday seeking to prevent the City of Austin from using the former Candlewood

The Austin City Council has unanimously passed a resolution to begin the process of raising the minimum wage for City of Austin employees, with

The Austin City Council approved a construction contract Thursday to build new systems designed to deter the invasion of zebra mussels at all three

A new agreement has been reached this week for EMS and ambulance services in the City of Pflugerville.  The Pflugerville City Council on Tuesday

Austin Mayor Pro Tem Alison Alter is sponsoring a city council resolution that will be considered on Thursday directing City Manager Spencer Cronk to

An officer with the Leander Police Department has been placed on leave following a shooting at a North Austin motel early Tuesday morning. Members

A Round Rock woman was sentenced today to 51 months in prison for embezzling from her employer. According to court documents, Cynthia Linette Jones,

An Austin man has been sentenced to nearly two decades in prison for robbing Austin-area convenience stores while brandishing a firearm. According to court