Month: June 2024

AUSTIN COUNTY JAIL REPORT: MONDAY, JUNE 10, 2024, TO SUNDAY, JUNE 16, 2024

AUSTIN COUNTY JAIL REPORT: MONDAY, JUNE 10, 2024, TO SUNDAY, JUNE 16, 2024

Jun 18, 2024 |

During the week from Monday, June 10, 2024, to Sunday, June 16, 2024, 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. It’s important to remember that all individuals mentioned in this report are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 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.

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Disaster Resource Center Opens in Bellville for Austin County Residents [VIDEO]

Disaster Resource Center Opens in Bellville for Austin County Residents [VIDEO]

Jun 14, 2024 | , , ,

In response to severe storms and flooding in Austin County from April 26, 2024, a Disaster Resource Center (DRC) will open in Bellville at the Bellville Police Department Training Center on 162 N Chesley St. Operating daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., the center offers support following President Biden’s declaration of a major disaster on May 17, 2024, making Austin County eligible for federal assistance. Residents, homeowners, renters, and businesses affected by the disaster can access recovery resources, including low-interest federal disaster loans from the Small Business Administration (SBA), with application assistance available onsite or online at sba.gov/disaster.

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Supreme Court Overturns Federal Bump Stock Ban, Siding With Austin Gun Dealer

Supreme Court Overturns Federal Bump Stock Ban, Siding With Austin Gun Dealer

Jun 14, 2024 | ,

The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned a federal ban on bump stocks in a 6-3 decision, siding with an Austin gun shop owner who challenged the ATF’s classification of these devices as machine guns. Michael Cargill, owner of Central Texas Gun Works, argued that the ATF exceeded its authority, leading to the restoration of his surrendered bump stocks and potential resumption of sales. The ruling highlights the ongoing debate over gun control and the separation of legislative and executive powers in regulatory decisions.

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