Austin County
AUSTIN COUNTY JAIL REPORT: Monday, February 2, 2026 – Sunday, February 8, 2026
Weekly Austin County Jail booking report for Monday, February 2, 2026 - Sunday, February 8, 2026, detailing arrests, charges, arresting agencies, and bond information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
![Austin County GOP Candidate Forum [VIDEO]](https://i1.wp.com/austincountynewsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/GOP-Candidate-Forum-2-5-2026.png?w=150&resize=150,150&ssl=1 "Austin County GOP Candidate Forum [VIDEO]")
Sealy
Sealy City Council – February 3, 2026
The Sealy, Texas City Council met on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6pm at the city's council chambers to discuss the business of the city. The following video is of that meeting.
Bellville
Bellville EDC – February 5, 2026
The Bellville EDC met on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:30 pm at the Bellville City Hall to discuss the business of the city.
Wallis, Industry, New Ulm, San Felipe
Wallis EDC Meeting – February 4, 2026
The Wallis EDC met on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at the Wallis City Hall to discuss the business of the city.
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Texas Releases Homeland Security Strategic Plan for 2026–2030
Texas officials have released the Texas Homeland Security Strategic Plan 2026–2030, outlining statewide priorities to address evolving threats and strengthen public safety.
U.S. Mint to Release Special Coins in 2026 to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday
Americans will see redesigned nickels, dimes, and quarters in everyday circulation during 2026 as the United States Mint marks the nation’s 250th anniversary with special semiquincentennial coin designs.
![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=627&resize=627,376&ssl=1 "The Global World Order Is Collapsing- And It’s Much Bigger Than Trump [VIDEO]")
The Global World Order Is Collapsing- And It’s Much Bigger Than Trump [VIDEO]
Analyst Peter Zeihan warns that the global order collapse is inevitable due to demographic declines and trade disruptions, urging swift U.S. adaptations like reindustrialization to thrive in a chaotic new era.
Blinn Takes Second At NJCAA Competitive Cheerleading Invitational
The Blinn College cheer team competed at the 2026 NJCAA Competitive Cheerleading Invitational over...
Google Announces $40 Billion Texas Expansion Focused on AI, Energy, and Workforce Development
Google is investing $40 billion to expand its cloud, AI, energy, and workforce infrastructure across Texas through 2027.
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What Is Avian Influenza? Fast Facts On ‘Bird Flu’ In The U.S.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza, HPAI, specifically HPAI H5N1, commonly referred to as “bird...
Waffles and Weather: The Waffle House Index
A lighthearted but reliable look at how the Waffle House Index helps emergency officials gauge disaster severity during severe weather events.
![Cast-Iron: History and Care [VIDEO]](https://i1.wp.com/austincountynewsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Cast-Iron-1.png?w=150&resize=150,150&ssl=1 "Cast-Iron: History and Care [VIDEO]")
AI Driven Home Buying
An AI-powered real estate platform called Homa is enabling homebuyers to complete much of the homebuying process without using a traditional buyer’s agent, with plans to expand into Texas.
Reaching Veterans Before a Crisis Turns Tragic
A look at veteran suicide, the importance of early intervention, and how The American Legion’s Be the One initiative is equipping communities to help veterans before a crisis turns tragic.
Was Maduro’s Capture About More Than Drugs? Venezuela’s Mineral Wealth in the Spotlight
The Nicolás Maduro capture by US forces in a high-stakes Caracas raid raises eyebrows over potential grabs for Venezuela's trillion-dollar mineral riches, from gold to rare earths, amid escalating fights against fentanyl networks.
