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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.
Granger ISD teacher accused of inappropriate behavior, placed on administrative leave
GRANGER, Texas — A Granger ISD teacher has been placed on administrative leave for the second time after an investigation into alleged inappropriate behavior reopened Thursday. According to a message from the superintendent, district officials previously received reports of the inappropriate behavior and immediately placed the employee on administrative...
Taxable home values rise 6.7% in Williamson County for 2024. Here's what we know.
Williamson County property values are out for 2024, showing the taxable value of single-family homes rose, on average, by almost 7%. The average market value was $464,702, up 1.25%. The Williamson Central Appraisal District recently mailed 262,107 appraisal notices to property owners of all types — residential, commercial and land,...
2024 Two Step Inn Fest Proves The Future is Country
The rise of the independent country megafestival with support from ’90s country stars has been one of the biggest illustrations for how significant, sustainable, and broad-based the resurgence of roots and twang in country music has been. The fact that the calendar can now sustain an entire circuit of these megafests speaks to how mainstream radio is no longer the kingmaker. It’s the fans and their interests that are curating the winners in 2024. And those winners happen to be more country-sounding, and come with better songs than perhaps any other time in the last two decades.
Samaritan Health Ministries Needs Your Support
John M. Clark, Executive Director of Samaritan Health Ministries, joined Studio 512. He shared how the community can play a vital role in SHM’s safety net clinic, and why this support is critical to the services that the organization provides. What is is that Samaritan Health Ministries does?. “We...
What's on my ballot in May 4 election for Travis, Hays, Bastrop and Williamson counties?
Several Central Texas city and school district offices are up for grabs, and voters will also weigh in on a slew of propositions. With so much going on, it might be difficult to discern what offices and issues are at play. Here's a helpful guide for everything on the May 4 ballot, broken down by county.
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