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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.
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,...
Missing rideshare driver found dead inside his car in East Austin: APD
AUSTIN, Texas - A missing rideshare driver from Bell County was found dead in his car in East Austin, the Austin Police Department said. Ernest Anderson, 39, was last seen on April 11 in the Riverside Drive area, according to the Nolanville Police Department. At the time of last contact, Anderson was believed to be on his way to do an Uber pick-up.
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.
Police: Vandal paints 'Free Gaza' on sidewalk at U.S. Rep. Carter's office in Georgetown
Police are trying to find the person who threw red paint at the front door of U.S. Rep. John Carter's office in Georgetown and spray-painted "Free Gaza" on the sidewalk. Officers were notified at 8:47 a.m. Monday after receiving a report of a possible burglary of the building at 4411 Interstate 35,...
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.
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...
Do you know this person? Suspect allegedly involved in two thefts at CEFCO in Harker Heights
HARKER HEIGHTS, Texas — The Harker Heights Police Department is searching for a suspect who was allegedly involved in two thefts on April 3 and April 12. According to police, the thefts occurred at the CEFCO convenience store at 926 Indian Trail Drive. The items allegedly stolen were not...
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