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Sun City homeowner Kirk Kelley points to the hole in his porch wall made by a bullet of unknown origin. Photo by Katherine Anthony

Sun City homeowner Kirk Kelley points to the hole in his porch wall made by a bullet of unknown origin. Photo by Katherine Anthony

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Georgetown Police investigating stray bullets that struck Sun City homes

Katherine Hamilton
Saturday, April 29, 2023
When Kirk and Kate Kelley purchased their Sun City home last September, they never expected a bullet would one day shoot through their screened back porch and embed itself in a wall. That’s what happened, though, sometime recently, Mr. Kelley said. The bullet was discovered on April 25.
Becky Stewart, a Williamson County mom who lost her son Cameron, 19, to fentanyl poisoning, uses a packet of artificial sweetener to demonstrate how such a small amount can kill several people. She spoke at a sheriff's event at the Williamson County Expo Center on Tuesday, March 7. Photos by Andy Sharp

Becky Stewart, a Williamson County mom who lost her son Cameron, 19, to fentanyl poisoning, uses a packet of artificial sweetener to demonstrate how such a small amount can kill several people. She spoke at a sheriff's event at the Williamson County Expo Center on Tuesday, March 7. Photos by Andy Sharp

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As fentanyl dangers grow, Wilco Sheriff awards grants supporting awareness and education

Katherine Hamilton
Thursday, March 9, 2023
In a room full of heartbreak, Williamson County Sheriff Mike Gleason Tuesday told families of loved ones killed by fentanyl that his office is donating $50,000 to educate families and youth about the deadly drug.
Georgetown-based Republican Charles Schwertner has served Senate District 5 since 2013.

Georgetown-based Republican Charles Schwertner has served Senate District 5 since 2013.

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Senator Charles Schwertner arrested on DWI charge in Austin

Tuesday, February 7, 2023
State Senator Charles Schwertner, 52, was arrested in Austin early Tuesday morning, February 7, on an alleged driving while intoxicated charge. He was booked into Travis County Jail at 2:12 a.m., according to Travis County Sheriff's Office records.

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Wilco sheriff investigating death of 16-year-old boy

Katherine Hamilton
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
The Williamson County Sheriff ’s Office is investigating the “unattended” death of a 16-year old Georgetown male that occurred over the past weekend, Gracie Perez, department public information officer, said Tuesday, January 24.  The boy’s name and circumstances of his death have not been released.
Georgetown Police Department Chief Cory Tchida, left, congratulates new officers sworn in Thursday. From left, they are Caleb Miller, Dakota Norwood and Dylan Wright.

Georgetown Police Department Chief Cory Tchida, left, congratulates new officers sworn in Thursday. From left, they are Caleb Miller, Dakota Norwood and Dylan Wright.

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Three sworn in as new Georgetown police officers

Katherine Hamilton
Friday, January 6, 2023
The Georgetown Police Department gained three new officers Thursday afternoon, when they were sworn in by Police Chief Cory Tchida. New officers are Caleb Miller, Dakota Norwood and Dylan Wright, all graduates of the Temple Police Academy.
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