Austin County
AUSTIN COUNTY JAIL REPORT: Monday, August 10, 2026 – Sunday, August 16, 2026
Monday, August 10, 2026 - Sunday, August 16, 2026 Austin County Jail saw multiple bookings as law enforcement made arrests across the county. All individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty.
Sealy
Sealy City Council – August 18, 2026
The Sealy, TX City Council me on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 6pm to discuss the business of the city. The following video is of that meeting.
Bellville
Bellville City Council – August 18, 2026
The Bellville City Council met on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 5:30 pm to discuss the business of the city. The following video is of that meeting.
Wallis, Industry, New Ulm, San Felipe
Wallis Police Identify Suspect in Credit Card Scam
Wallis Police have identified a suspect in a credit card scam targeting an elderly couple, while authorities remind residents how to recognize, prevent and report increasingly convincing financial scams.
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Texas School Ratings Are More Than a Pass-or-Fail Grade
A straightforward explanation of how Texas calculates A-F school accountability ratings using student achievement, academic growth and the performance of different student groups.
“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]")
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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Texas Rice Harvest 2026
Texas rice harvest is progressing across the state with solid yields, low rice delphacid pressure and an improving market outlook despite yields trailing 2025 levels.
Eating Healthy On a Budget
Practical tips from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension can help families eat healthier, reduce food waste and stretch their grocery budgets.
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.
Heat Exhaustion And Heatstroke: What You Need To Know
Learn how to recognize heat exhaustion and heatstroke, who is most at risk, and the simple steps you can take to stay safe during the Texas summer heat.
![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.
