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Mansfield Police Shooting Team's "Cinco De Plinco" Fundraiser Hits Target, Supports Fallen Officers
The Mansfield Police Shooting Team hosted their "Cinco De Plinco" fundraiser over the weekend at Staccato Ranch in Florence, Texas, boasting a hearty attendance, with more than 130 sharpshooters from across the state and corners as distant as Florida and Arizona. As reported by the Mansfield Police Department, the event was not just a display of fine marksmanship but also a chance for officers and supporters to engage in fellowship and friendly competition.
Austin man arrested after drug trafficking investigation in WilCo
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas - An Austin man was arrested after a recent drug trafficking investigation in Williamson County. On May 1, a number of law enforcement agencies, including the Williamson County Sheriff's Office, worked together with the DEA in a recent drug trafficking investigation. Law enforcement executed a federal search...
Former Taylor standout Jarvis Anderson earns track medals at WAC outdoor championships
Former two-sport Taylor star Jarvis Anderson has continued his successful track and field career during his first year at Stephen F. Austin. At last Saturday's Western Athletic Conference championships in Orem, Utah, Anderson earned a silver medal in the 400-meter hurdles with a personal-best time of 50.10 seconds, and despite an ankle injury he also took the bronze in the triple jump with a leap of 49-6.25.
Tornado watch north of Austin is in effect until 10 p.m. Wednesday
The tornado watch has expired. The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for the area north of Austin until 10 p.m. Wednesday. The watch area includes Williamson and Burnet counties. A tornado watch means that conditions are favorable for tornadoes, and you should go over your emergency plans...
Texas weather: Hail damages roofs in Taylor
TAYLOR, Texas - A day after severe thunderstorms battered Taylor, hail dents are the only remaining indicators of bad weather. Hail about the size of a palm hit Erin Herbrich’s home in Taylor. "All of a sudden it sounded like, I guess the best I can explain it, is...
Texas weather: Williamson County prepares for severe weather
AUSTIN, Texas - Most of FOX 7 Austin’s northern viewing area was under a tornado watch on Wednesday, May 8, including Williamson, Lee, and Burnet Counties. The National Weather Service warned there was a threat of tornadoes, hail, and even winds up to 70 miles per hour. As Central...
Lake Travis, Liberty Hill, Leander all advance to regional softball playoffs
Lake Travis, Liberty Hill, Leander, and Salado all advanced out of their respective regional tournaments while Hyde Park is playing in the TAPPS state tournament this week. Hays lost to Leander and Bowie fell to Lake Travis while Gateway College Prep lost to Salado in a game between local teams, while state-ranked Cedar Ridge lost a pair of close games to traditional power Schertz Clemens to fall a round short of regionals.
5 North Texas BBQ joints make Yelp's Top 100 of 2024
CELINA, Texas — Barbecue lovers in North Texas won't have to go very far to have some of the best in America, according to Yelp's Top 100 list for 2024. Five spots in North Texas graced the Top 100, with Tender Smokehouse in Celina being the highest-ranked spot in the metroplex on the list at No. 16. Hurtado Barbecue, a staple in Arlington and partner of the Texas Rangers, came in at the No. 26 spot.
Williamson County to break ground on new HQ this month
Williamson County Commissioners Court and other county services will be moving to a new administration building by the end of 2025. (Courtesy Pexels) Williamson County will hold a groundbreaking ceremony May 14, celebrating the beginning of construction on the $90 million administration building that will serve as the new county headquarters.
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