Austin County News

Amateur winemakers across Texas are invited to compete in the 17th Annual Non-Commercial Wine Show at the Austin County Fair on October 12, 2025...

The Texas Ramp Project is now serving Austin County, providing free wheelchair ramps to low-income residents with disabilities through the power of volunteers...

Fourth of July events in Austin County and the surrounding areas as well as a brief history of fireworks on the Fourth of July...

Texas counties can apply for a share of $10 million in federal election security grants to improve voting systems and infrastructure...

A coordinated narcotics investigation led to an arrest and the seizure of illegal substances at a Yoakum residence...

A community update recognizing local American Legion leaders, new VA resources for veterans, and a major milestone in VA benefits processing...

Texas changes early voting schedule to extend voting through Election Day by 2027 under new law...

Sealy Police investigate credit card fraud linked to local fast food restaurant as they offer tips on protecting your card when dining out...

Bluebonnet Master Gardeners present a free Lunch-N-Learn on June 17 focused on home disaster preparedness, featuring expert Stephen Burnett...

A multi-agency manhunt across Harris, Waller, and Austin counties ended without an arrest after a suspect fled into rugged terrain near the Brazos River...

Texas' updated Cottage Food Law makes it easier for home-based food entrepreneurs to legally sell a wider range of products and grow their small businesses...

Kids’ Kamp 2025 offers hands-on gardening fun for kids ages 10–13 in Washington, Colorado, and Austin Counties, hosted by Master Gardeners and AgriLife...

The 2025 Austin County Home-Grown Vegetable Contest will take place on Saturday, June 7 in Bellville. Free entry, open to all ages, and includes an educational pickling demo...

Austin County EEA toured the Rosenberg Railroad Museum to explore Texas train history and Fort Bend County’s rail legacy...

Youth & Family Services invites local families to a free Family Game Night in Wallis on May 5th, offering food, fun, and financial literacy resources...

Austin County residents 55 and older are invited to a free CarFit event in Bellville on May 1st, 2025, to improve their safety and comfort behind the wheel through a hands-on workshop and personalized car assessments...

The Texas Education Agency has released the 2023 A–F accountability ratings, revealing performance scores for school districts across the state, including Bellville, Brazos, and Sealy ISDs...

Austin County participants earned top honors at the 2025 District 11 Cultural Arts Contest in Victoria, Texas...

The 2025 South Texas Agriculture Symposium offers local producers expert insights on livestock, crops, and emerging ag technologies in a convenient half-day format...

A Bellville man was arrested Saturday night following a violent assault that led to a multi-agency manhunt...

Spring is in full swing across Austin County with a variety of Easter events for families, including egg hunts, photo ops, and community gatherings...