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Deadly Crash Closes U.S. 183 at FM 3405 in Williamson County

A deadly crash shut down part of U.S. Highway 183 in Williamson County on Monday, closing the highway in both directions at FM 3405. The collision involved a semi-truck and a passenger vehicle, KXAN reported. One driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The other suffered serious injuries. The crash...

Williamson County, TX · 1d

FOX 44 News

One hospitalized after vehicle driven into Belton lake

BELTON, Texas (FOX 44) – One person is in the hospital after a vehicle became submerged in Belton’s Stillhouse Hollow Lake. The Bell County Sheriff’s Office says it received a 9-1-1 call at approximately 8:30 a.m. Thursday regarding someone driving their vehicle into the lake. The Sheriff’s Office, Morgan’s Point Resort Police Department, the Morgan’s […]

Belton, TX · 8h

KXAN

Williamson County sheriff revisits unsolved 1988 attack on older couple outside their home

Nearly four decades later, cold case detectives with the Williamson County Sheriff's Office are still working to figure out who was responsible for a 1988 attack.

Williamson County, TX · 1d

FOX 44 News

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Killeen police identify motorcycle crash victim

Killeen, Tx (FOX44) – Killeen police have identified a man killed in a Tuesday afternoon motorcycle crash as 24-year-old Stephen Michael King Swope. Police say Swope was pronounced dead at Darnall Army Medical Center where he was taken after the crash. Police say he was a soldier. The crash occurred Tuesday during the noon hour […]

Killeen, TX · 10h

25 News KXXV and KRHD

Driver rescued after car plunges into Stillhouse Hollow Lake, officials say

Emergency crews responded to Stillhouse Hollow Lake in Bell County Thursday morning after a car drove into the water, according to the Bell County Sheriff's Office.

Bell County, TX · 3h

KXAN

Burnet County man vying for top spot in ‘Super Dad’ contest

Jeremy Smith, a dad from Briggs, Texas, is hoping to gain enough votes to be named 'Super Dad' in an international contest ending Thursday.

Burnet County, TX · 1d

KXAN

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WilCo Democrat outlines priorities after flipping Texas House seat

Chris Jimenez, a Democrat who won Texas House District 52, will represent a large portion of Williamson County, including Taylor, Hutto and communities between Round Rock and Georgetown.

Williamson County, TX · 1d

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Harker Heights Residents Have One Big Request for the Old Church’s Chicken Building

Could Waffle House finally come to Bell County? Harker Heights locals have their eyes on a prime vacant spot. Find out where they want the diner!

Harker Heights, TX · 11h

FOX 44 News

Pedestrian killed on Hwy 53 east of Temple

Bell County, Tx (FOX44) – A 79-year-old Temple man was killed Wednesday night when he was hit by a vehicle as he walked along State Highway 53 between Temple and Zabcikville. Department of Public Safety Sergeant Bryan Washko said it happened about 8: 27 p.m. on Highway 53 with Bell County Sheriff’s deputies saying the […]

Temple, TX · 1d

FOX 44 News

Crash involving vehicle, pedestrian leads to road closures

BELL COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) – A crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian has led to a section of State Highway 53 being closed to the public. The Bell County Sheriff’s Office says deputies arrived in the 12100 block of State Highway 53 at approximately 8:20 p.m. Wednesday. The Texas Department of Public Safety […]

Bell County, TX · 2d

KXAN

Robinson Family looks to turn former Georgetown quarry into 1,376-acre mixed-use site

Robinson Family Management presented conceptual plans to the Georgetown City Council for a massive mixed-use development on the 1,376-acre site of a former quarry.

Georgetown, TX · 1d

lhindependent.com

City of Liberty Hill pursuing acquisition of River Ranch Inn, $1 million in EDC funding proposed

The City of Liberty Hill is pursuing the acquisition of River Ranch Inn, an approximately 18-acre property located at 1030 County Road 279, with the Liberty Hill Economic Development Corporation (EDC) scheduled to consider contributing up to $1 million toward the purchase. According to documents released ahead of the EDC's...

Liberty Hill, TX · 7h

KWTX

Killeen police prepare for possible security threats surrounding execution of Fort Hood mass shooter

Killeen police prepare for possible security threats surrounding execution of Fort Hood mass shooter.

Killeen, TX · 23h

hoodline.com

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Georgetown Lands $1B Data Center, Could Become City's Top Taxpayer

A $1 billion data center is headed to Georgetown, with developers behind the project saying it has a good chance of becoming the city's largest taxpayer once built. The facility is described as supporting the digital infrastructure behind everyday services like online banking, streaming and healthcare records. The project was...

Georgetown, TX · 12h

25 News KXXV and KRHD

Killeen police plan 'all hands on deck' response for Nidal Hasan execution

Police Chief Pedro Lopez says the department will have "all hands on deck" and is coordinating with partner agencies to keep citizens safe during the execution week.

Killeen, TX · 7h

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These 3 Gas Stations Set the Bar High for Fuel, Snacks, and Clean Restrooms in Bell County

From incredible local food to top-tier road trip stops, see the 3 best gas stations in Bell County you need to visit on your next drive through I-35!

Bell County, TX · 10h

unearththevoyage.com

This Texas College Keeps Flying Under the Radar in UT Austin’s Backyard, With a Hill Country Limestone Campus You Can Tour

Most people driving north of Austin, Texas, have no idea there is a stone campus hiding just off the highway. I expected a quick stroll and maybe a snack break, but I ended up wandering under shade trees for far longer than planned. The buildings glow a warm cream color,...

Georgetown, TX · 1d

hoodline.com

Killeen Apartment Fire Sends One to Hospital, Displaces Up to Eight Residents

Smoke and flames poured from a second-floor apartment in the 900 block of Adams Avenue in north Killeen on Tuesday morning, sending one resident to the hospital and forcing as many as eight others out of their homes. The Killeen Fire Department was dispatched to the two-story complex and arrived to find the fire already threatening to spread beyond the unit where it started.

Killeen, TX · 2d

williamsonreporter.com