The Blinn College District invites businesses and individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic to apply for specialized training opportunities available through its Corporate Training Program.

To be eligible, student-athletes must post a 3.0 or better grade point average (GPA) and pass a minimum of 12 credit hours of college-level courses. Of 334 athletes, 52% made the honor roll.

Earlier this month, we posted a Memorial Day message from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service encouraging everyone to plan while you can and designate a sober ride. That article featured a video about Sean Carter and his journey after sustaining a traumatic brain injury as a result of a drunk driving accident. Sean and his mother, Jenny, from WhenSeanSpeaks.com took time to interview with us and share more of Sean’s story with us. They have taken their message to tens of thousands of young people to help prevent drunk driving and to make people aware of the consequences of their choices. Please take a moment to hear their message.

Blinn College administrators presented a proposed Fiscal Year 2020-21 budget of $105 million to the Board of Trustees during a workshop held Tuesday.

If you’ve been to the grocery store lately you’ve undoubtedly seen the soaring prices of meat or maybe you’ve seen the limitations being placed on the amount of meat you can purchase.  We’re even hearing about how thousands of pigs rot in compost as the U.S. faces this meat shortage.  So, how can this be?  How can we be facing a meat shortage as producers are facing lower prices and having to destroy their livestock?  Dr. David Anderson, Professor and Extension Agricultural Economist with Texas A&M University joins us to explain the situation.

The Bellville Police Department gave an update on their Facebook Page relating the the robbery of Newman’s Bakery in Bellville. Another of the suspects wanted in the robbery has been identified as Janorris Delshawn Black (20), from Houston. They are asking that anyone with information on his whereabouts contact the Austin County Crime Stoppers.

The Texas Panhandle, where a workforce of Hispanics and immigrants power several meatpacking plants, is home to the highest rates of infection in the state.

Evictions and debt collection proceedings can resume in Texas next week, the Texas Supreme Court has ordered, after the court temporarily put both on hold during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Administration, Faculty and Staff of Faith Academy of Bellville are proud to announce the Graduates of the Class of 2020!

As family and friends break free from shelter in place orders and begin to plan their Memorial Day celebration, we encourage you to plan while you can and designate a sober ride.

Blinn College District art students are displaying their latest works as part of a virtual art show raising money for student scholarships.

As a result, this expansion will be additional burden and pressure on the challenges of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) access and on a staffing shortage that is already of significant concern.

An update on Austin County’s number of COVID-19 cases, confirmed and recovered. As well as guidelines from Governor Abbott’s Office.

Three subjects entered Newman’s Bakery at approximately 4 PM yesterday afternoon and took a safe while no one was watching. Waller County Sheriff’s Office and DPS began a pursuit. Soon after, the vehicle was involved in a 3 car crash near the 99 overpass on Hwy 290. The driver was apprehended but the other suspects got away. Police are asking for your help in finding these suspects.

Endowed scholarships are available to incoming and returning students from a wide range of backgrounds, majors, and experiences. Students are considered based on high academic achievement, participation in student activities, and community involvement.

So far millions in the private sector have lost their jobs or have been furloughed—but not many in government have. Many government employees continue to get salaries and benefits despite not working. Their agencies most certainly will not have as much work to do since major portions of the economy are closing down. Many agencies won’t even be needed any longer, but you better believe they will continue to be funded and probably expanded over time. That is outrageous. As we suffer economically, government should not be exempted.

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) began offering an alternative issuance process for Texas learner license holders, as well as alternatives for individuals seeking a commercial learner permit (CLP) or additional endorsements on their commercial driver license (CDL).

On Tuesday, after formal requests from the state’s leading oil producers, a marathon public hearing last month and perhaps more attention paid to it than ever before, the commission decided against imposing oil production cuts, one of the most powerful tools it could employ.

Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference where announced that he will be issuing an Executive Order to expand openings of certain businesses and activities. The Governor also announced new guidance from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) on graduation ceremonies and the creation of Surge Response Teams to combat any COVID-19 flare ups in Texas. 

The Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN) released information addressing many questions surrounding animal care during COVID-19.