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Massive drug bust uncovers fentanyl operation in Williamson and Bell counties
The Williamson County Sheriff's Office Organized Crime Unit seized over 115,000 pills and multiple illicit drugs during a two-day operation in Round Rock and Morgan's Point, authorities announced Friday. The investigation began on Monday, July 22, when deputies discovered approximately 335 suspected fentanyl pills at a residence in the 2000...
Round Rock animal control officers find dogs locked in car, internal temp of 123 degrees
ROUND ROCK, Texas — Round Rock animal control officers responded to an incident involving two dogs locked in a vehicle that reached an internal temperature of 123 degrees Fahrenheit. According to the Round Rock Police Department, it happened around 10:52 a.m. Friday. Officers found the dogs heavily panting inside...
Round Rock police search for missing 40-year-old woman
ROUND ROCK, Texas — The Round Rock Police Department is searching for Brandi Nicole Iglesias, a 40-year-old woman last seen at her residence on June 9. Iglesias, who is self-employed and does not own a vehicle, was reported missing by her family. She is described as a white female, 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing 150 pounds, with blonde hair and green eyes, according to a press release from the department.
Connecting Round Rock: Advocates for Veterans – AUSA Texas Capital Area Chapter
Describe the part of your mission focusing on veterans and the work. The Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Texas Capital Area Chapter is a nonprofit educational and professional development association serving America’s Army and supporting a strong national defense. AUSA provides a voice for the Army, supports the Soldier, and honors those who have served in order to advance the security of the nation. The AUSA – Texas Capital Area Chapter is open to all Army ranks and all components — including Active, National Guard, Army Reserve — Government civilians, retirees, Wounded Warriors, Veterans, concerned citizens and family members. Indeed our AUSA chapter welcomes anyone who subscribes to the philosophy of a strong national defense with special concern for the US Army. Community businesses and defense industry companies are also welcome to join AUSA.
Williamson County investigates in-custody death of Austin man found unresponsive in his cell
ROUND ROCK, Texas — Authorities are investigating the in-custody death of 44-year-old Cassis Griffin, of Austin, who was found unresponsive in his cell at the Williamson County Jail. Griffin, booked on April 23, 2024, for a felony DWI case and awaiting transport to a state facility, was discovered by...
Two more mosquito samples test positive for West Nile in Williamson County
Two more mosquito traps in Williamson County tested positive for the West Nile virus, bringing the total number of positive tests to five so far this season. Public health experts say wherever mosquitoes test positive that’s where people are more likely to test positive too. The mosquito traps that...
The Caring Place Announces Major Warehouse Expansion Project in Georgetown, TX
Georgetown,TX The Caring Place, a local non-profit dedicated to assisting families in financial crisis in Georgetown and northern Williamson County, is excited to announce a huge project to enclose its Donations Warehouse to build its capacity to accommodate the growth in the need for services. The Caring Place expects construction to begin on Wednesday, July 31. In preparation there will be some temporary changes to donation hours in the short-term and throughout the construction process.
Texas Wide receiver Ryan Wingo's 2024 snapshot profile
Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo heads into his freshman season with high expectations. The former All-American was ranked as the second-best wide receiver in his recruiting class in Missouri by 247Sports. In Wingo, the Longhorns have a player who provides lots of versatility. He was a dual-threat athlete in...
Man charged after allegedly threatening another man with an AR-15 over a basketball court, then accidentally shooting himself
AUSTIN, Texas — A man has been arrested and charged after allegedly threatening another man with an assault rifle over the use of a basketball court in East Austin. The suspect, 31-year-old Jacob Wheatley, later accidentally shot himself, according to court documents. An affidavit obtained by KVUE states that...
Police identify victim, suspect in homicide at southeast Austin apartment complex
AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department (APD) has identified both the victim and the suspect in a deadly stabbing at a southeast Austin apartment complex earlier this week. According to APD, officers were called out to the Array Apartments on Burton Drive at around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday,...
2 Austin-area businesses named finalists for H-E-B's 'Quest for Texas Best'
AUSTIN, Texas — Two small businesses from the Austin area are among 10 finalists for H-E-B's 2024 "Quest for Texas Best" competition. Birria Queen's Birria Seasoning Bombs and Certified Country Lemonade's Frozen Lemonade & Sweet Tea are representing Austin in the finals. The Birria Seasoning Bombs – which resemble...
CapMetro introduces new completely electric bike fleet
AUSTIN, Texas — Capital Metro (CapMetro) is rolling out a new fleet of bikes to rent throughout downtown, and this time they’re 100% electric. Previously, Austin's bike-sharing program MetroBike operated a fleet of electric and manual bikes downtown, but CapMetro recently acquired them. They also started partnering with the City of Austin, getting them about $21 million to revamp the program including an $11.3 million Transportation Alternative Set-Aside (TASA) grant that was awarded to the city in 2023.
Austin officials to undergo process toward funding climate-related projects
A resolution passed July 18 by Austin City Council kickstarts a process to create a bond package to fund climate-related projects to be placed on ballots by November 2026. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact) A formal process will take place before Austin voters ever see a climate-related bond on a future ballot,...
Comedian Brittany Brave Headlines Cap City Comedy Club, 7/26 & 7/27
Miami comic Brittany Brave celebrates her first-ever headlining special at Cap City Comedy Club, July 26th and 27th, 2024! Brittany joined Studio 512 to talk about her career in comedy, and what she’s excited about here in Austin. ABOUT BRITTANY. Brittany Brave is a NYC-via-Miami based comedian, actress, writer,...
'Our units will fill up' | Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas is expanding its neurocritical care unit
AUSTIN, Texas — On Friday, Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas held a celebration and ribbon cutting, in celebration of the medical center's expansion. The hospital's neurocritical care unit is receiving another 15 beds, bringing its total to 30 beds. Shahed Toossi, the Medical Director of the Neurocritical Care Unit, says there has been an increase in need for this care over the past two decades.
Round 2 of the Irish Illustrated Dunk Contest
Once again, we've embedded the videos for individual matchups below. Beneath each video, there's also a Google Form where fans can vote on each winner. You may also watch the highlight reels and vote for Round 2 matchups on the Irish Illustrated Instagram, X (formerly known as Twitter) and YouTube accounts.
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