CRIME & SAFETY
3 arrested in Georgetown drug bust; Drugs and guns confiscated at scene
Over the weekend, the Williamson County Sheriff's Office arrested three people and seized what it called a "significant amount" of suspected illegal drugs, weapons, and paraphernalia associated with drug trafficking.
One killed in motorcycle collision in Leander
LEANDER, Texas — One person has died after a motorcycle collision in Leander on Wednesday night. Austin-Travis County EMS responded at around 7:04 p.m. to the crash in the 10200 block of Lime Creek Road near Travista Drive near Jonestown. Multiple first responders responded, including Travis County STAR Flight.
Motorcyclist Dies in Collision Near Jonestown, Lime Creek Road Closed for Investigation
A fatal motorcycle accident claimed a life in Leander Wednesday evening, as confirmed by Austin-Travis County EMS. The incident happened around 7:04 p.m. in the 10200 block of Lime Creek Road, an area close to Travista Drive and near Jonestown. Despite efforts by emergency personnel, including Travis County STAR Flight, the rider was pronounced dead at the scene, as reported by KXAN.
DPS troopers compete in Top Trooper competition
Read more https://www.kxan.com/news/texas/photos-dps-troopers-compete-in-top-trooper-competition/ Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers are gathered in Florence, Texas this week to battle for the title of Top Trooper.
Family suing after alleged abuse at Central Texas YMCA center at Pflugerville ISD school
PFLUGERVILLE, Texas — A lawsuit has been filed in response to alleged abuse that took place at the YMCA Childcare Development Center at Northwest Elementary School in north Austin. Williams Caputo law firm is representing the family of a non-verbal two-year-old who was allegedly abused by the daycare worker.
Liberty Hill Police Department to start penalizing businesses for multiple false alarm calls
If a business has more than five false alarms, the Liberty Hill Police Department will enforce a $75 penalty fee. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Due to ongoing incidents of business alarm systems going off and alerting the Liberty Hill Police Department when there was no actual threat, Police Chief Royce Graeter made the decision to start handing out penalties for multiple offenses.
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