Austin County
Austin County Weekend Weather Forecast
Austin County can expect a sunny Friday and Saturday, with highs rising from the mid-80s to the upper 80s. Sunday turns partly sunny with highs in the lower 80s.
Sealy
Sealy Earns Tourism Friendly Texas Certification
Sealy earned Tourism Friendly Texas certification for its work promoting tourism, supporting local businesses and strengthening the community’s economy.
Bellville
Bellville FFA Wins Austin County Youth Forage Contest
Bellville FFA won the 2026 Austin County Youth Forage Contest, where 66 students tested their knowledge of hay, pasture plants and forage production.
Wallis, Industry, New Ulm, San Felipe
Austin County Scoreboard – September 25
Weekly Austin County Scoreboard with live high school football scores for Bellville, Sealy, Brazos, Faith Academy, and surrounding schools.
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TPWD to Open 10 Texas Oyster Harvest Areas Nov. 2
TPWD announced that 10 coastal areas will open to commercial and recreational oyster harvest Nov. 2, 2026, including four areas below its current opening threshold.
“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://i3.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]")
Austin County Scoreboard – September 25
Weekly Austin County Scoreboard with live high school football scores for Bellville, Sealy, Brazos, Faith Academy, and surrounding schools.
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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Strong El Niño Could Help Replenish Texas Soil Moisture
An unusually strong El Niño could bring Texas a wetter, cooler fall and winter, but drought and dry deeper soil layers remain concerns.
TexasReady Checklist Helps Families Prepare for Disasters
TexasReady offers guidance for building a disaster kit to help families prepare for hurricanes, tornadoes and winter weather.
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.
Concentrated 7-OH Products: What Consumers Should Know
Federal health officials warn that concentrated 7-OH products sold in convenience stores and online can cause addiction, respiratory depression, overdose and other serious health problems.
![The Forgotten Pivot – When Keeping What You Earn Became Radical [VIDEO]](https://i2.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.
