The trial, of the man accused of shooting and killing 70-year-old Dianna Lynn Pier on August 4th, 2022 on a county road in Florence, started September 9th and lasted 8 days. The trial in the Williamson County Courthouse ended on September 18th with a jury finding 28-year-old Joshua Anthony Gilbreath guilty of Murder. Pier, a loving…
US Weather Service Warning Hazardous Weather OutlookNational Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX349 AM CDT Sat Jul 6 2024 Counties: Llano-Burnet-Williamson-Val Verde-Edwards-Real-Kerr-Bandera-Gillespie-Kendall-Blanco-Hays-Travis-Bastrop-Lee-Kinney-Uvalde-Medina-Bexar-Comal-Guadalupe-Caldwell-Fayette-Maverick-Zavala-Frio-Atascosa-Wilson-Karnes-Gonzales-De Witt-Lavaca-Dimmit- This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for South-Central Texas.. .DAY ONE…Today And Tonight. Slow moving thunderstorms could produce locally heavy rain this afternoon from the Hill Country to the Coastal Plains. .DAYS TWO THROUGH…
Latest release from Round Rock Police at Noon, Monday! The Round Rock Police Department has identified the two victims who died on Saturday, June 15, 2024, following a shooting at Old Settlers Park. At approximately 10:50 p.m., officers responded to a shooting at Old Settlers Park after an altercation between two groups during Round Rock’s…
As warmer temperatures and rain arrive, so does the annual mosquito trapping season in Williamson County. From May to November, public health officials will be collecting mosquitoes from traps and sending them to the Texas Department of State Health Services to be tested for viruses. Information gathered from mosquito trapping and testing can guide appropriate…
Last night, at Thursday’s regularly scheduled Council meeting the City Council welcomed Melissa Fleming as the newly elected representative for Place 3, and the Incumbent Place 5 Council Member Kristen Stevens, was sworn in for a second term. Local residents, friends, family, and City staff also gathered to celebrate with Matt Baker, the Mayor Pro-Tem,…
On April 26th, Gibson Farms recalled Organic Light Halves and Pieces shelled walnuts because Gibson Farms received information that they may have the potential to be contaminated with E. Coli 0157:H7. E. coli O157:H7 causes a diarrheal illness often with bloody stools. This condition can lead to serious kidney damage and even death. Gibson Farms,…
Take the Survey The Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD), in collaboration with the City of Round Rock and other member cities, has launched the 2025 Community Health Assessment survey to collect the community’s feedback on what they believe are the most pressing health needs for Williamson County. The feedback will be used to…
Trader Joes 50% Less Sodium Roasted & Salted Whole Cashews are being recalled due to potentially being contaminated with Salmonella. Company Announcement Wenders LLC of Dublin, CA is recalling specific production lots of Trader Joes Nuts – 50% Less Sodium Roasted & Salted Whole Cashews – (SKU Number – 37884) Lot# T12139, T12140, T12141, and…
Recap: On August 5th Williamson County Detectives released a statement regarding the investigation of a homicide that occurred on August 4th, 2022, at approximately 8:45 pm. Williamson County received a 911 call regarding a shooting in the 4500 block of County Road 245, outside the City of Florence, in Northwestern Williamson County. On deputies’ arrival,…
Braeden Brotherton, son of John Brotherton, owner of Brotherton’s Black Iron Barbecue in Pflugerville, announced the passing of his father on Monday, following a “medical event” back on January 4th. This message was posted on Brotherton’s Black Iron Barbecue Facebook page: “Hello everyone, this is Braeden Brotherton again. I am unbelievably devastated to inform you…
