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Burnet County Jail bookings: April 19-25, 2024
The following people were arrested and booked into the Burnet County Jail during the period of April 19-25, 2024, according to Burnet County Sheriff’s Office logs. City of residence and release information are listed when available. This list does not constitute an official court document, and all persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Austin Barbecue Sandwich Mini-Chain Closes Cedar Park Restaurant
Nadia Chaudhury is the editor of Eater Austin covering food and pop culture, as well as a photographer, writer, and frequent panel moderator and podcast guest. Austin barbecue restaurant Slab BBQ is closing its Cedar Park location over the weekend. The last day of service for the 905 East Whitestone Boulevard business will be on Saturday, April 27.
Georgetown's 25th Annual Red Poppy Festival Springs to Life with Music, Parades, and Artisan Vendors
Georgetown, Texas is getting ready to paint the town red - not with brush strokes, but with its vibrant history and love for the red poppy flower. The 25th annual Georgetown Red Poppy Festival is set to kick off this Friday night, bringing a plethora of events to the downtown square for a weekend packed with tradition and entertainment, as reported by Spectrum Local News.
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.
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.
New list ranks Round Rock as one of the best places to live in the U.S.
AUSTIN, Texas — When it comes to finding the perfect place to live, future residents might consider prices, walkability, safety and other additional factors. Each year, Livability compiles a ranking of the 'Top 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S.,' and in 2024, Round Rock has made the list.
Liberty Hill Police Blotter April 15-21
The Liberty Hill Police Department responded to or self-initiated a total of (637) incidents resulting in (12) cases, (53) citations, (62) warnings and (2) arrests. On 4/15/24, at approximately 6:28 AM, officers responded to the 12000 block of W SH 29 for an alarm call. On 4/15/24, at approximately 11:43...
Pair of seven-run frames propels Lady Panthers to Game 1 playoff victory
As remarkable as the Lady Panthers' back-to-back-to-back home runs in the third inning of their 18-6 win over Seguin in Game 1 of the teams' best-of-three opening-round Class 5A state playoff series in San Marcos on Thursday night was, it wasn't even the first time the Purple-and-Gold has turned the hat trick of homers this season in a single inning.
High school baseball: UIL playoff and championship schedule, locations
The high school baseball postseason has started, but there are some important times and locations to remember as the postseason begins. The University Interscholastic League postseason begins with bi-district matchups the first week of May followed by the area round the next week. From there, teams compete in the regional quarterfinal and then the regional semifinal in the last two weeks of the month. The regional final starts at the end of May and the beginning of June, then finally the state tournament from June 5-8.
2024 LHISD Board of Trustees & City of Liberty Hill Candidate Forum
The Liberty Hill Independent and Liberty Hill Chamber of Commerce hosted a meet and greet and Q&A-style forum for the LHISD Board of Trustees and City of Liberty Hill candidates April 23. If you missed the forum or the live stream on Facebook, you can still catch the replay here:
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