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Bulldogs headed for Regional Semifinals
The Thorndale Bulldogs baseball team traveled to Mumford High School last week to take on the Iola Bulldogs in the Regional Quarterfinals and they were victorious. Next up for the Bulldogs will be a series against the Ganado Indians in the Regional Semifinals. Game 1 was on Wednesday, May 17, at Hallettsville, game 2 will be Thursday, May 23, at Bastrop at 7 p.m., and game 3 if needed will be Saturday, May 25, at Hallettsville at 4 p.m. Thorndale won by sweeping Iola in the series 2-0. Thorndale opened the scoring early in the first inning with one run to take a...
No. 2 Lake Belton Softball punches first ticket to State Tournament in program history
MUMFORD, TX (FOX 44) — The second-ranked Lake Belton Softball team is headed to Austin for the State Tournament for the first time in program history, as the Broncos beat Lake Creek 2-1. Lake Belton entered the top of the fifth down by a run, but Haley Hoffman hit...
Man arrested in connection with vandalism at Texas congressman’s office in Georgetown
A man in his 20s was arrested and charged in connection to vandalism that occurred at Texas Congressman John Carter's office in Georgetown last month, according to the Georgetown Police Department.
City of Belton issues Disaster Declaration
BELTON, Texas (FOX 44) – The City of Belton has officially issued a Disaster Declaration related to Wednesday night’s severe weather. “The impact to Belton from last night’s storm has been significant. This Declaration recognizes the broad scope of damage to infrastructure as well as public and private property,” says Mayor David K. Leigh. “A Disaster Declaration opens the potential for state resources. Our crews have been working around the clock and our thoughts and prayers are with our citizens and our neighboring communities.”
'Something told us to go out and help' | Salado baseball team helps tornado victims after canceled game
TEMPLE, Texas — A Salado baseball team is making light out of a devastation. This comes after tornadoes hit Central Texas on Wednesday night. "I was scared that people wouldn't have anything left, we wouldn't have anything left," 10-year-old Gage Graham told 6 News. "There was a huge tree outside. I was scared it was gonna fall somewhere. My mind was overwhelmed."
Williamson County sheriff identifies 25-year-old homicide victim, seeks public's help
The Williamson County sheriff's office has identified 25-year-old Matthew Torres as the person killed May 17 in the 9800 block of Copper Creek Drive outside the city limits of Austin. Torres was shot at his apartment and died at the scene, according to a news release from the sheriff's office on Friday. ...
Local shelters aiming to find homes for 400 pets by Memorial Day
AUSTIN, Texas — To try to alleviate the space crisis plaguing local animal shelters, the area’s seven largest shelters are teaming up to find homes for 400 pets by Memorial Day. The shelters have launched the “It’s Gonna Be May” Adoption Promotion, running until May 27, with each...
Juvenile arrested in murder of 16-year-old shot dead in the middle of street in Temple
TEMPLE, Texas (KWTX) - Police arrested a 15-year-old juvenile on murder charges at about 2 a.m. on May 22 in the killing of a 16-year-old shot dead in the middle of the street. Police officers came across the victim’s body in the middle of the street around 1:10 a.m. on...
'Something told us to go out and help' | Salado baseball team helps tornado victims after canceled game
TEMPLE, Texas — A Salado baseball team is making light out of a devastation. This comes after tornadoes hit Central Texas on Wednesday night. "I was scared that people wouldn't have anything left, we wouldn't have anything left," 10-year-old Gage Graham told 6 News. "There was a huge tree outside. I was scared it was gonna fall somewhere. My mind was overwhelmed."
Men's hair salon Sport Clips Haircuts has grown from Georgetown roots into international brand
Sport Clips Haircuts offers one-on-one consultations, haircuts, styling, beard trimming and detailing for men of all ages by appointment or on a walk-in basis. (Courtesy Sport Clips) When Gordon Logan moved to Georgetown in the mid-1980s, he operated a handful of hair salons in the Austin area. While business was...
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