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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
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
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
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
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
Williamson County woman found shot to death, $30K reward offered

Williamson County woman found shot to death, $30K reward offered

Diana Lynn Pier was found shot to death on August 4 in the middle of the road in the 4500 block of County Road 245 outside Florence.

August 11, 2022
Woman found shot to death on Williamson County road identified

Woman found shot to death on Williamson County road identified

The body of 70-year-old Diana Lynn Pier was found on August 4 in the 4500 block of County Road 245 just outside of Florence.

August 11, 2022
List of Central Texas school districts' first day of school

List of Central Texas school districts' first day of school

Back to school is just around the corner, and Del Valle is the first district in the area to kick off classes, on Tuesday, August 9.

July 25, 2022
Fire near Florence fully contained, approximately 600 acres burned

Fire near Florence fully contained, approximately 600 acres burned

According to the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System, the fire spread to approximately 600 acres. The cause of the fire is not known at this time.

July 6, 2022
Multiple agencies responding to structure fire near Florence

Multiple agencies responding to structure fire near Florence

According to Texas A&M Forest Service, the fire has spread to 250 acres and is currently 5% contained.

July 3, 2022
Central Texas severe weather: Tornadoes, hail in Bell, Williamson Counties

Central Texas severe weather: Tornadoes, hail in Bell, Williamson Counties

Most of Central Texas stayed dry, but areas like Florence, Jarrell, and Salado were hit hard by severe weather.

April 13, 2022
List of Texas school closings: Here are the school districts, universities closing Feb. 3-4

List of Texas school closings: Here are the school districts, universities closing Feb. 3-4

Local school districts, colleges and universities are closing Thursday, Feb. 3 due to winter weather coming to Texas. You can see if your student's school district in this article.

February 3, 2022
35 indicted on federal drug trafficking charges filed in Austin

35 indicted on federal drug trafficking charges filed in Austin

The US Attorney's office says federal authorities arrested 21 individuals on April 8 and the other 14 were already in custody.

April 9, 2021
Williamson County creates water hub, recruits local breweries

Williamson County creates water hub, recruits local breweries

The parking lot across the street from the Williamson County Justice Center in Georgetown was turned into a water distribution hub Monday.

February 22, 2021
Mailbox in Florence, Texas gives kids direct line to North Pole

Mailbox in Florence, Texas gives kids direct line to North Pole

In the small town of Florence Texas, you’ll find a mailbox with direct service to Santa Claus in the North Pole.

December 23, 2020
Funds raised for Florence Police Dept.'s K-9 Fritz's Kevlar vest

Funds raised for Florence Police Dept.'s K-9 Fritz's Kevlar vest

The non-profit Keeping K-9's in Kevlar says it has received all the funds needed to get Fritz a Kevlar vest.

November 18, 2020
Large grass fire near Florence destroys one home, injures a firefighter

Large grass fire near Florence destroys one home, injures a firefighter

There’s concern that this fire could be just the first in a long line of calls this season.

August 7, 2020
76 homes evacuated due to 200-acre grass fire in Florence

76 homes evacuated due to 200-acre grass fire in Florence

No injuries have been reported.

August 6, 2020

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