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Florence is set of new movie premiering at the Austin Film Festival

Florence is set of new movie premiering at the Austin Film Festival

Florence, Texas, is the heart of a new movie premiering at the Austin Film Festival this weekend. It takes place at the Gault School of Archaeological Research.

October 25, 2024 9:36pm CDT
Florence ISD cancels classes Monday due to no water

Florence ISD cancels classes Monday due to no water

Ongoing repairs to a water line on FM 970 has led to classes being canceled for Florence ISD and residents without water until Monday evening.

September 29, 2024 7:27pm CDT
Joshua Gilbreath sentenced to 60 years in prison after found guilty of murder

Joshua Gilbreath sentenced to 60 years in prison after found guilty of murder

A Williamson County jury sentenced Joshua Gilbreath to 60 years in prison after he was found guilty of murdering 70-year-old Diana Pier.

September 18, 2024 5:42pm CDT
Joshua Gilbreath found guilty of murder in death of elderly Florence woman

Joshua Gilbreath found guilty of murder in death of elderly Florence woman

A Williamson County jury has reached a verdict in the murder trial of Joshua Gilbreath.

September 17, 2024 8:45pm CDT
Joshua Gilbreath trial: Defense is building 'insanity defense' in shooting

Joshua Gilbreath trial: Defense is building 'insanity defense' in shooting

The murder trial of Joshua Gilbreath continued on Monday in Williamson County. His murder trial shifted from a question of reasonable doubt to his state of mind.

September 16, 2024 5:26pm CDT
Joshua Gilbreath trial: Prosecution rests its case; defense team builds 'insanity defense'

Joshua Gilbreath trial: Prosecution rests its case; defense team builds 'insanity defense'

Prosecutors have rested their case against a man charged with murdering a Williamson County grandmother. Joshua Gilbreath is accused of shooting and killing Diana Pier two years ago near Florence.

September 12, 2024 5:19pm CDT
Joshua Gilbreath trial: WilCo deputy takes the stand

Joshua Gilbreath trial: WilCo deputy takes the stand

The murder trial for a man accused of shooting and killing an elderly Florence woman in 2022 continued on Wednesday.

September 11, 2024 5:16pm CDT
Joshua Gilbreath trial: Possible motive revealed in murder of elderly Florence woman

Joshua Gilbreath trial: Possible motive revealed in murder of elderly Florence woman

The murder trial for a man accused of shooting and killing an elderly Florence woman has begun.

September 10, 2024 5:20pm CDT
Trial for man who shot, killed elderly WilCo woman begins next month

Trial for man who shot, killed elderly WilCo woman begins next month

The trial for Joshua Gilbreath is set for next month, and the insanity defense also sets up the courtroom battle, which is rarely seen in Williamson County. Gilbreath is charged with murdering an elderly woman back in August 2022.

June 25, 2024 4:27pm CDT
Where can my child get free meals this summer?

Where can my child get free meals this summer?

Central Texas school districts are offering free meals to help keep children fed this summer.

June 3, 2024 3:32pm CDT
2024 Texas elections: Live results

2024 Texas elections: Live results

View results from this year's general and special elections across central Texas.

May 5, 2024 4:49pm CDT
Florence land owners contesting natural gas pipeline installation

Florence land owners contesting natural gas pipeline installation

A private company is constructing a natural gas pipeline through Williamson County. Landowners in Florence are now taking the company to court.

February 4, 2024 7:45pm CST
$345M approved for pedestrian, bicycle projects across Texas

$345M approved for pedestrian, bicycle projects across Texas

A historic $345 million was approved by the Texas Transportation Commission for pedestrian and bicycle projects across Texas.

October 26, 2023 3:32pm CDT
Man released on murder charge back in jail for criminal trespassing

Man released on murder charge back in jail for criminal trespassing

A man is back in the Williamson County Jail for violating his terms of release after being charged with murder. Many argue he shouldn’t have been released in the first place.

July 31, 2023 8:19pm CDT
Grants totaling nearly $815,000 awarded to community projects in Austin area and across Texas

Grants totaling nearly $815,000 awarded to community projects in Austin area and across Texas

The Lower Colorado River Authority awarded grants to 34 community projects in towns and cities across Central Texas and the rest of the Lone Star State.

June 16, 2023 2:29pm CDT
Williamson County child predator sentenced to 15 years in prison, DOJ says

Williamson County child predator sentenced to 15 years in prison, DOJ says

A Florence man was sentenced Friday to 15 years in federal prison followed by 15 years of supervised release for the sexual exploitation of a child and production of child pornography.

January 23, 2023 10:01am CST
Man accused of killing Williamson County woman bonds out of jail

Man accused of killing Williamson County woman bonds out of jail

Joshua Gilbreath, who is accused of murdering 70-year-old Diana Lynn Pier, bonded out of jail earlier this week due to prosecutors missing a critical deadline.

December 15, 2022 6:50pm CST
Potential threat prompts Florence ISD to release students early

Potential threat prompts Florence ISD to release students early

The investigation confirmed that students were not in imminent danger and the threat was not credible, however, students were still released out of an abundance of caution.

October 19, 2022 12:34pm CDT
Williamson County woman murdered, new details surrounding investigation

Williamson County woman murdered, new details surrounding investigation

An arrest affidavit has revealed more details surrounding the investigation into the murder of 70-year-old Diana Lynn Pier outside of Florence woman.

August 17, 2022 9:46am CDT
Pflugerville man arrested for murder of Williamson County woman

Pflugerville man arrested for murder of Williamson County woman

70-year-old Diana Lynn Pier was found shot to death in the middle of the road outside Florence in northwest Williamson County on August 4.

August 13, 2022 2:47pm CDT
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