Man Charged in Alleged Multi-State Refund Scam
Wallis police have charged a man accused of participating in an organized refund scam that investigators say targeted elderly Texans by posing as Amazon and PayPal representatives.
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Month: July 2026
AUSTIN COUNTY JAIL REPORT: Monday, July 13, 2026 – Sunday, July 19, 2026
Weekly Austin County Jail booking report for Monday, July 13, 2026 – Sunday, July 19, 2026 detailing arrests, charges, arresting agencies, and bond information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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Bellville Police Department to Host Hunter Education
The Bellville Police Department will host a Texas Hunter Education course on Aug. 8, giving Austin County residents the opportunity to earn the certification required for many hunters in Texas.
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Hay Sample Testing Opens August 1 for Austin County Producers
Austin County hay producers can submit free hay samples during August for professional forage testing that helps improve winter livestock feeding decisions.
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Texas AgriLife Urges Livestock Preparedness as Flood Threat Grows
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension specialists are preparing to assist flood-affected communities while urging livestock producers to document damage and protect animals as rivers continue to rise across Texas.
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