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Keshawn Leray Dixon. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County Jail.

Keshawn Leray Dixon. Photo courtesy of the Williamson County Jail.

Third suspect detained after Juneteenth shooting

A third suspect is in custody following the deadly shooting that occurred on Saturday, June 15, at Old Settlers Park during Round Rock's annual Juneteenth celebration, according to Police media channels.At approximately 11 p.m.
Sun Archive.

Sun Archive.

ACC enrollment jumps for fall semester

Since the approval of House Bill 8 last June, Austin Community College has made efforts to make higher education more accessible. As registration for the fall 2024 semester continues, incoming freshmen are jumping on the opportunity.

County cities gain revenue, new sales tax report finds

The Texas Comptroller has released the updated sales tax data for June 2024.  For cities across the county, most saw an increase in revenues when compared to 2023’s numbers. Most notably Liberty Hill gained 81.77 percent more in profit, earning over $575,000.
Ricky Tyrone Thompson III, 17, of Manor, Texas. Photo courtesy of Williamson County Jail Records.

Ricky Tyrone Thompson III, 17, of Manor, Texas. Photo courtesy of Williamson County Jail Records.

Round Rock PD arrests shooting suspect, investigation still ongoing

Ricky Tyrone Thompson III, 17, of Manor, was arrested in Pflugerville on June 20 by the Lonestar Fugitive Task Force in connection with a shooting that took place at Round Rock’s Juneteenth celebration in Old Settlers Park this past weekend. Two were killed and 14 more injured at the event.
A house on the corner of 10th Street and Church Street in Georgetown is listed for sale at $1.5 million. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

A house on the corner of 10th Street and Church Street in Georgetown is listed for sale at $1.5 million. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Real estate market report:

In May, the Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown MSA saw a 12.8 percent decline in closed listings, with 4.9 months of available inventory, a level that hasn’t been seen in 13 years according to the latest Central Texas Housing Report released by the Austin Board of Realtors.
Amplify Wilco yard signs decorate the Square to promote the many nonprofits trying to raise money. This is the first Amplify Wilco for nonprofits within the county.

Amplify Wilco yard signs decorate the Square to promote the many nonprofits trying to raise money. This is the first Amplify Wilco for nonprofits within the county.

Williamson County nonprofits raise $1 million in 24 hours

Photos by Nalani Nuylan   Williamson County nonprofits raised over $1 million during the first Amplify Wilco Day last Wednesday, March 6. Amplify Wilco was part of the 12th annual Amplify Austin fundraiser, which is run through the nonprofit I Live Here I Give Here.
County Commissioner Terry Cook, right, and Round Rock City Council Member Frank Ortega, left, are joined by the Texas Department of Transportation and the Round Rock High School Band to cut the ribbon for the new Ranch to Market Road 620 / Chisholm Trail roundabout.  Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

County Commissioner Terry Cook, right, and Round Rock City Council Member Frank Ortega, left, are joined by the Texas Department of Transportation and the Round Rock High School Band to cut the ribbon for the new Ranch to Market Road 620 / Chisholm Trail roundabout. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Round Rock roundabout restructures roads

“No more stoplights. No more bouncy railroad tracks,” said County Commissioner Terry Cook, who drives in the area of the new and improved Ranch To Market Road 620 and Deep Wood Drive intersection in Round Rock twice a week.
Phantom Lacrosse founder Michael Hazy poses with new Lacrosse heads. Photo courtesy of Phantom Lacrosse.

Phantom Lacrosse founder Michael Hazy poses with new Lacrosse heads. Photo courtesy of Phantom Lacrosse.

Austin Lacrosse company donates to local teams

Father, coach and founder of Austin-based company Phantom Lacrosse, Michael Hazy, strung 115 new lacrosse heads to celebrate the return of lacrosse to the Olympics after 115 years. Phantom is donating all 115 of them to youth lacrosse teams in Texas, including Williamson County.