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Wrongfully convicted Greg Kelley forms nonprofit to help others receive justice
Greg Kelley, who was exonerated after being wrongfully convicted of assaulting a child, still has nightmares that he is behind bars. But the former Leander High School football star said he dreamed of something different almost three months ago. "I was running in a marathon," he said of the dream,...
Mancilla wins mayor by 20 votes; Major maintains board role with landslide victory
Current Liberty Hill Mayor Crystal Mancilla was elected Saturday over challenger Devin Vyner, collecting 56.76 percent of the vote. In complete but unofficial returns, Mancilla received 84 votes over Vyner’s 64 votes or 43.24 percent. "I want to thank the residents of this city," Mancilla shared with The Independent...
Williamson County issues ‘critical warning’ after overdose spike in Austin
After at least 70 suspected overdoses and multiple deaths from a Travis County outbreak earlier this week, Williamson County shared a "critical warning" with residents Thursday about fentanyl poisonings.
Voters strongly approve Georgetown ISD's $649.5M bond, three schools will be built
Georgetown school district voters on Saturday overwhelmingly approved a $649.5 million bond package to build new schools, renovate aging facilities and update technology for the 13,000-student district. "The passage of all four propositions of the 2024 Bond is a testament to our community's commitment to our students' success,” Superintendent Devin Padavil said in a news release Saturday night after the election results were finalized. ...
Influx of Liberty Hill boutiques closing their doors
The closure of several boutiques across Liberty Hill has reduced shopping opportunities for the community. Many are wondering why this has happened and how it will affect the future of Liberty Hill. Reporter Odalis A. Suarez takes a deeper look here.
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