Georgetown police investigating threat towards Forbes Middle School

Georgetown PD says the threat was posted on social media and that they've contacted and identified the individual of the account. They say there will be an increased police presence on campus.

One day crime spike brings Taylor to 5 murders for the year

Responding to a murder and a mass casualty event on the same day is a first for Taylor police. In the past three years, there has only been one murder in Taylor.

Police searching for suspect who murdered man in Taylor home

The victim died from a gunshot wound to the head in his Taylor home, according to police. A family member reportedly found him.

Man kills wife, 2 others in murder/suicide in Taylor home

The shooter has been identified as Anthony Davis. The victims have been identified as Davis's wife Araceli Lopez Davis, his stepson, and his stepson's girlfriend.

Round Rock man has been in the hospital due to COVID-19 since January

The day after Thanksgiving was finally supposed to be Armando Gamez's homecoming, but once again, his wife spent the morning before their family meal back at the hospital.

Williamson County judge promises more job announcements to come

In a way Christmas has come early to Williamson County as Samsung officially selected Taylor for its new facility.

Samsung chooses Taylor as home for new chip manufacturing plant

The new plant is expected to create more than 2,000 jobs, and marks the company’s largest-ever investment in the United States.

Austin-area police share advice on avoiding package thefts

Local police departments are sharing their advice on how to protect your packages this year, including Round Rock police's Operation Front Porch.

Samsung to build $17B chip manufacturing plant in Taylor

The Taylor factory is set to be 1200 acres larger than the one in Austin. Construction will begin in early 2022 with a target of production start in the second half of 2024.

Emergency mental health assistance available 24/7 in Williamson County

911 callers in Williamson County now are offered the assistance of police, firefighters, emergency medical responders or mental health professionals.

Avery-Pickett VFD operating on bare minimum after former chief's alleged theft

The Avery-Pickett Volunteer Fire Department is working to recover after its former fire chief Billy Hughes was charged with stealing around $360,000 from the department.

Former Taylor VFD chief charged with stealing over $300K

Billy Dale Hughes Jr, former chief of the Taylor Volunteer Fire Department, faces a charge of first-degree felony theft.

Rural electrical providers prepare for winter

Rural electrical providers, like Pedernales Electric and Central Texas Electrical Co-op, are taking what they learned from Winter Storm Uri and preparing for winter.

Round Rock ISD hosts vaccine sites for all kids 5 to 11

On Monday hundreds of kids between five and 11 lined up to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at the Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex.

Taylor community raises money for family affected by fatal drag race

Chance Jones was at the Airport Race Wars 2 when he was hit by a car that lost control as it was crossing the finish line. His girlfriend Katie was also injured. His oldest son, Daniel, lost his life.

Round Rock ISD kicks off series of COVID-19 vaccine clinics Sunday

Parents or guardians must register their child for an appointment prior to the clinic visit and are asked to bring insurance information and medical/prescription cards, if they have one.

Veterans honored during ceremony in Georgetown for Veterans Day

The ceremony included a special recognition for those who wore a uniform during the 19-year-long War on Terror and for 13 service members who died during the evacuation in Afghanistan.