Austin County
2026 Austin County 4-H Banquet
Austin County 4-H members and their families are invited to celebrate the year's accomplishments during the 2026 Austin County 4-H Awards Banquet on Aug. 9 in Wallis.
Sealy
Man Taken Into Custody After Sealy Apartment Standoff
A man was taken into custody without injury following an hours-long law enforcement response at a Sealy apartment complex after police received reports of threatening statements during a personal crisis.
Bellville
Bellville Man Arrested on Two Counts of Online Solicitation of a Minor
A Bellville man has been arrested on two felony counts of Online Solicitation of a Minor following an investigation by the Bellville Police Department.
Wallis, Industry, New Ulm, San Felipe
Man Charged in Alleged Multi-State Refund Scam
Wallis police have charged a man accused of participating in an organized refund scam that investigators say targeted elderly Texans by posing as Amazon and PayPal representatives.
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Texas AgriLife Urges Livestock Preparedness as Flood Threat Grows
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension specialists are preparing to assist flood-affected communities while urging livestock producers to document damage and protect animals as rivers continue to rise across Texas.
“Hello! Can You Hear Me?” Robocall Scam
A look at the “Hello! Can you hear me?” robocall scam, how it works, and what callers are really trying to get from you.
More Than 400,000 Kit Kats Stolen in Europe During Transit
A shipment of more than 400,000 Kit Kat bars disappeared during transit in Europe, drawing attention to a growing cargo theft problem.
![The Global World Order Is Collapsing- And It’s Much Bigger Than Trump [VIDEO]](https://i2.wp.com/austincountynewsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/global.png?w=150&resize=150,150&ssl=1 "The Global World Order Is Collapsing- And It’s Much Bigger Than Trump [VIDEO]")
Blinn’s Bid For Second National Championship Falls Short As Johnson County Claims Title
The Blinn College baseball team’s pursuit of a second national championship came up just...
The Internet Archive: Preserving Digital History
A look at the Internet Archive, the nonprofit digital library preserving websites, books, software, videos and other cultural records for future generations.
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Hay Sample Testing Opens August 1 for Austin County Producers
Austin County hay producers can submit free hay samples during August for professional forage testing that helps improve winter livestock feeding decisions.
Hurricane Preparation Isn’t Just for the Coast
Simple preparedness steps can help inland residents protect their families, homes, pets and livestock from the flooding and disruptions hurricanes often bring far from the Texas coast.
Oil Prices Surge as Iran War Disrupts Strait of Hormuz Traffic
Global oil prices surged and then fluctuated sharply as conflict involving Iran disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for the world’s oil supply.
Texas A&M Develops AI Tool for Autism, Dementia Care
Texas A&M researchers are developing an AI-powered platform that could help caregivers better understand and communicate with people living with autism and dementia through personalized behavioral analysis.
![The Forgotten Pivot – When Keeping What You Earn Became Radical [VIDEO]](https://i3.wp.com/austincountynewsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/taxes.png?w=627&resize=627,376&ssl=1 "The Forgotten Pivot – When Keeping What You Earn Became Radical [VIDEO]")
The Forgotten Pivot – When Keeping What You Earn Became Radical [VIDEO]
The 1913 income tax, born from the 16th Amendment, ended America’s founding principle that your labor belongs to you first, here’s the primary-source proof that one year rewrote the entire social contract.
