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16-year-old Ava Zandra Harris has been missing from her Georgetown home since July 30.

16-year-old Ava Zandra Harris has been missing from her Georgetown home since July 30.

Georgetown police looking for missing 16-year-old girl

Georgetown Police are looking for 16-year-old Ava Zandra Harris, reported as a runaway who has been missing from her Georgetown home since July 30.  Police said Ava’s parents reported they have not heard from her and are concerned because she does not have her medications with her.

Cop Calls: Unlocked vehicles invite theft

The following information was provided to the Sun by the Georgetown Police Department on June 6 as a record of recent arrest and call reports in Georgetown. Everyone charged with a crime is innocent until proven guilty.
Williamson County Sheriff Mike Gleason speaks during a fentanyl awareness event held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Tuesday, March 7.

Williamson County Sheriff Mike Gleason speaks during a fentanyl awareness event held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Tuesday, March 7.

Sheriff-backed fentanyl education bill passes House

In recognition of National Fentanyl Awareness Day, House Bill 3908 — commonly known as “Tucker’s Law” — passed through the Texas House May 9.
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

Georgetown Police investigating stray bullets that struck Sun City homes

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

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

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.