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Police departments giving bikes another look
Most police departments in Williamson County have bikes they haven't used in years and are considering dusting them off to help cope with gas prices.
Group of vintners bands together to promote Texas wines
For reservations: call 356-9100 or visit www.wayoutwineries.org Directions to Big Country wineries on the tour - Rising Star Vineyards, Rising Star: 60 miles southeast of Abilene on State Highway 36.
Eastern Williamson Co. fire departments call for volunteers
With record heat and little rain, the conditions are ripe for a brutal grass fire season.
Williamson County wants to expand the county's only landfill located in Hutto. Hutto residents aren't against expansion - they want to make sure the landfill doesn't get too big and trash from outside the ...
Men sentenced for Austin area check-cashing scheme
Three Central Texas men and an East Texas man accused of working together in a check cashing scheme have been sentenced in federal court.
Cities running out of space for crime scene evidence
The small storage room where the Hutto Police Department stores its crime scene evidence is filling up.
Lone Star medical clinics expect record patient visits this year
Angelica Stoffle sat in the waiting room of the Round Rock Health Clinic last week, grateful that her 6-month-old daughter, Sandra, was about to get a physical checkup at a price she could afford in a facility ...
Austin families audition for 'Supernanny'
Producer says finding suitable Texans for show dealing with problem children has been difficult.
Woman shot at home of Williamson Co. deputy
A woman was shot and injured at the home of a Williamson County sheriff's deputy Friday, according to the Hutto Police Department.
County picks up roads where TxDOT left off
The Texas Department of Transportation announced funding rescissions in February that will impact several road projects in the area.
Hutto's O'Shoney picks Cavaliers
A two-time Class 3A All-State volleyball player, Hutto middle blocker Jessica O'Shoney has made a verbal agreement to play at the University of Virginia.
Killeen man charged with murder in beating death; Hutto council picks new mayor pro tem.
Man facing murder charge Killeen police have arrested a man in connection with a May death.
First State Bank Central Texas purchase of Granger institution complete
The branches of the former First State Bank of Granger reopened today under the name First State Bank Central Texas .
Macgamestore Releases The Clumsys for Mac
Macgamestore today announced the release of The Clumsys for the Mac. The game was developed by Gogii Games.
Fires and high temperatures continue in area; plea deal for ex-charter school chief.
Hundreds of acres burned Two major grass fires in Central Texas burned hundreds of acres Tuesday as temperatures hit triple digits for the third day in a row.
Court rules in landfill operators' favor
A disputed contract between Williamson County and its landfill operator, Waste Management of Texas, is valid, a judge has ruled.
TISD considers new budget, pay raises
The TISD Board of Trustees met Tuesday night for a preliminary budget meeting to discuss the possibility of a pay raise up to 3 percent for employees.
Fire erupts at Central Austin condo The fire happened at the 1200 block of Castlehill Drive, near Enfield and Lamar Boulevard at about 10 p.m. Monday.
State employees await travel reimbursements
Vicious dog ordinance is welcome news for one family Wheelchair woes addressed at bus stops, but slowly Pollack dies of cancer at 73 Child safety goes high tech Crime Alert: Neighbors say drug traffic getting ...
In Austin, groups join opposition to more Hutto-like facilities
Groups instrumental in bringing attention to conditions at the T. Don Hutto immigrant detention center urged Congress on Wednesday to oppose legislation to build another such facility for families and children.