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Tornado watch north of Austin is in effect until 10 p.m. Wednesday
The tornado watch has expired. The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for the area north of Austin until 10 p.m. Wednesday. The watch area includes Williamson and Burnet counties. A tornado watch means that conditions are favorable for tornadoes, and you should go over your emergency plans...
Austin man arrested after drug trafficking investigation in WilCo
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas - An Austin man was arrested after a recent drug trafficking investigation in Williamson County. On May 1, a number of law enforcement agencies, including the Williamson County Sheriff's Office, worked together with the DEA in a recent drug trafficking investigation. Law enforcement executed a federal search...
Texas weather: Williamson County prepares for severe weather
AUSTIN, Texas - Most of FOX 7 Austin’s northern viewing area was under a tornado watch on Wednesday, May 8, including Williamson, Lee, and Burnet Counties. The National Weather Service warned there was a threat of tornadoes, hail, and even winds up to 70 miles per hour. As Central...
Williamson County to break ground on new HQ this month
Williamson County Commissioners Court and other county services will be moving to a new administration building by the end of 2025. (Courtesy Pexels) Williamson County will hold a groundbreaking ceremony May 14, celebrating the beginning of construction on the $90 million administration building that will serve as the new county headquarters.
Georgetown ISD working to balance higher costs and stagnant funding this budget season
Georgetown ISD is working to balance a stagnation in state funding with increased costs of operation as district administration continues efforts to prepare its budget for fiscal year 2024-25. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact) Editor's note: This story has been updated to clarify language related to enrollment projections factored into the budget.
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