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Frontier Bank of Texas to open first Georgetown branch
The new branch will be located off East University Avenue in Georgetown. (Rendering courtesy Frontier Bank of Texas) Frontier Bank of Texas is slated to open a new branch in east Georgetown this fall. The bank provides a range of personal and business financial services, including checking and savings accounts,...
Williamson County breaks ground on administration building
May 14, 2024 (Williamson County, Texas) – Williamson County broke ground on a new 120,000-square-foot administration building today. The building is located at the corner of Southwestern Boulevard and SE Inner Loop in Georgetown. It will house the Commissioners Court Courtroom, the County Judge’s Office, County Tax Assessor/Collector's Georgetown Office, County Clerk’s Records Division, County Treasurer, County Auditor, Budget Office, Legal, Purchasing, CDBG Grants and Public Affairs.
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 bronze medal in the 400-meter hurdles with a personal-best time of 50.10 seconds, and despite an ankle injury...
Round Rock ISD breaks ground on first phase of Early College High School campus
Community members, students and district officials in Round Rock ISD held a ground breaking ceremony May 15 for Phase 1 of the Early College High School campus. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact) Community members, students and district officials in Round Rock ISD held a groundbreaking ceremony May 15 for Phase 1 of...
The University of Texas to establish new campus in Taylor
The University of Texas announced plans May 9 to build a satellite campus in Taylor. (Community Impact staff) The University of Texas will be developing its newest campus in Taylor, after it was given 68 acres of land by a local nonprofit dedicated to higher education—Temple College at Taylor Foundation.
Georgetown's Berry Springs Park and Preserve to close for 3 weeks for construction
A popular county park in Georgetown will be closed for an estimated three weeks for construction on the main entrance road, officials said. Berry Springs Park and Preserve, at 1801 County Road 152 in Georgetown, will close starting Monday, according to a county news release. The construction is part of...
Killeen football league removed after fight during game
MANOR, Texas (FOX 44) – An adult football team out of Killeen gets into a heated fight with a Round Rock team in Manor. The Manor Police Department is assisting the Manor Independent School District’s Police Department with this investigation. Multiple assaults have been reported, in addition to an alleged discharge of a firearm. The […]
Central Texas woman sues Ascension following cyberattack
AUSTIN, Texas — A former Ascension Seton patient is now suing Ascension following a cyberattack earlier this month. The Hays County woman claims her information was compromised following the ransomware incident on May 8. According to the lawsuit, the woman was a patient at Ascension Seton Williamson Hospital in...
Freshman Kennedy Miller brings big boost to Arkansas offense
FAYETTEVILLE, Ar. (KNWA/KFTA) – The Kennedy Miller experience has been anything but the normal freshman SEC softball route. It’s been a season of awards, starting nearly every game, and finishing top 15 in the SEC in batting average, but the Georgetown, Texas native suiting up in Razorback Red wasn’t a given.
Advanced Warnings Sent to Texas Businesses before Destructive Hailstorm
AccuWeather's Superior Accuracy™ provided unprecedented 15-minute advanced notice for severe hailstorms, empowering businesses to protect assets and save. On the evening of September 24, 2023, the heavily populated Interstate-35 Corridor in and around Round Rock, TX, was hit by severe thunderstorms, which brought torrential rain, damaging winds, and large, destructive hail. This storm resulted in extensive damage to homes, cars, and businesses, creating an insurance nightmare for the affected areas. Some areas experienced 2-inch hail, with the most significant hail reportedly 3.5 inches in diameter, larger than baseballs and smaller than softballs. AccuWeather For Business clients received the most advance notice and forecasts backed by Superior Accuracy™, giving them enough time to make the best decisions to protect their people, property, and assets.
Round Rock Police Resolve Standoff, Suspect Charged with Assault by Strangulation
Round Rock Police Department officers responded to a residence on Meadow Brook Drive Monday afternoon, following reports of a barricaded person who was initially unwilling to exit the premises. The standoff, a byproduct of a domestic dispute, prompted an update from the department ensuring there was no present danger to the public.
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