![Record-Breaking Border Encounters Amid Worsening Crisis [VIDEO]](https://i2.wp.com/austincountynewsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/border-crisis.jpg?w=627&resize=627,376&ssl=1)
The Biden administration faces a worsening crisis at the southern border as migrant encounters reach record highs. Critics argue that the administration’s policies have exacerbated the situation, while supporters emphasize the need for comprehensive immigration reform.
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During the week from Monday, December 4, 2023, to Sunday, December 10, 2023, the Austin County Jail saw a number of individuals being booked following their arrests. This report aims to provide an overview of the incidents that occurred within Austin County during this time period. It will include information about the individuals’ names, physical descriptions, arresting agencies, dates of arrest, charges brought against them, explanations of those charges, and details about their bond amounts. By examining this report, we can gain insight into the nature of the arrests and the types of charges faced by individuals in Austin County during this specified week.
Read More![Yuletide Magic in Wallis: The 2023 Small Town Christmas Parade Spectacular [VIDEO]](https://i3.wp.com/vumbnail.com/895486104.jpg?w=627&resize=627,376&ssl=1)
The City of Wallis, Texas, embraced the festive spirit with its Small Town Christmas Parade, which occurred on December 16, 2023, at 6 PM. Hosted by the Wallis Chamber of Commerce, this enchanting event is a cherished annual tradition, bringing together the community in a celebration of holiday cheer. With a dazzling array of floats, lights, and music, the parade painted a picturesque scene of community joy and seasonal festivities.
Read More![Congressional Investigation Reveals Major Pharmacy Chains Sharing Patients’ Records with Law Enforcement without Warrant [VIDEO]](https://i3.wp.com/austincountynewsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Patient-Medical-Records-Shared-with-Law-Enforcement-Without-Warrants.jpg?w=627&resize=627,376&ssl=1)
A recent congressional investigation reveals major pharmacy chains are sharing patients’ records with law enforcement without a warrant, raising privacy concerns and prompting lawmakers to call for stronger HIPAA regulations.
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Texas leads the nation in population growth, adding nearly half a million residents between July 2022 and July 2023, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates. This growth, driven primarily by net domestic migration, contributes significantly to the overall population increase in the Southern United States.
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