Austin County News

Austin County 4-H Quiz Bowl team earns a trip to Scotland after a national win, with the community rallying to support their journey...

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week recognizes the critical role of 911 dispatchers who serve as the first line of communication in emergencies...

Updates have been released for the 99th Annual Austin County Fair, including dates, meetings, entry fee changes, and opportunities for participation and sponsorship...

Austin County native Madison Compton is returning home to serve as the new 4-H Agent for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, bringing a strong background in agriculture, education, and youth development...

Austin County residents can learn about green burial and natural end-of-life options during an upcoming Bluebonnet Master Gardeners Lunch-N-Learn presentation in Bellville...

A preview of the Austin County Cruisers’ 22nd Classic Car Stampede in historic downtown Bellville featuring classic vehicles, family-friendly activities, and community support...

An Austin County 4-H student is organizing the West End Day of Giving, a community service event bringing volunteers together to help residents with small home and yard projects...

Austin County 4-H spotlights Presley, a young leader in the Stars and Stripes 4-H Club who is developing leadership skills while raising livestock and serving on the County Council...

The Austin County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging parents to learn about online risks facing teenagers through its ICAC presentation “Keeping Up With Your Teenager.”...

Boy Scout Troop 36 will host its annual rummage sale in Bellville this March, raising funds to support scout camp, leadership training, and other scouting activities...

Texas HD 85 primary results deliver a stunning upset as Dennis "Goose" Geesaman defeats incumbent Stan Kitzman with 57% in the GOP race, full vote breakdowns and what’s next for this key Texas district...

A routine traffic stop on Interstate 10 in Austin County led to the seizure of 20 kilograms of methamphetamine hidden inside modified rope spools...

An inside look at the key differences between paid fire departments and volunteer fire departments — and why fundraisers matter in rural communities like Austin County...

Austin County’s Feral Hog Bounty Program offers $10 per hog harvested as officials work to reduce billions in agricultural and property damage caused by the growing feral hog population...

Texas primary propositions hit ballots March 3, 2026 with 10 GOP and 13 Democratic advisory questions on taxes, healthcare, education, and immigration—vote yes/no to shape your party's future priorities...

In the HD 85 primary, third-party PACs have flooded mailboxes across rural Texas counties with glossy attack mailers, outspending the candidates themselves before the March 3 vote...

Citizens State Bank has opened a new loan and deposit production office in downtown Bellville, expanding its presence into Austin County...

Sika Corporation is investing $90 million to expand its Sealy manufacturing facility, creating 60 new jobs and strengthening Austin County’s growing industrial sector...

Congressman Michael Cloud met with Bellville Chamber leadership to build relationships ahead of redistricting changes that will place Austin County in his district in 2027...

Dozens of regional firefighters gathered in Bellville for hands-on training focused on improving water flow tactics, reducing fatigue, and responding effectively with limited manpower...

A year-long Westside Narcotics Task Force investigation in Austin County resulted in six arrests, the seizure of large quantities of cocaine and methamphetamine, and an estimated $400,000–$650,000 in street value drugs...