Tesla has signed a lease on a 1 million-square-foot industrial facility in Brookshire, Texas, expanding the company’s presence in the state and potentially using it for battery production or storage.
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Bellville Medical Center Subsumed Into MidCoast Health System’s Healthcare System
MidCoast Health System (MCHS) has announced a new partnership with the Bellville Hospital District, which will see the addition of MidCoast Medical Center-Bellville (previously known as Bellville Medical Center) and Tri County ER to their expanding healthcare system.
Fairly Fabulous: Austin County Fair Association Takes Home Top Honors at Texas Convention
The Austin County Fair Association was well-represented at the Texas Association of Fairs & Events Convention and took home several awards for excellence in marketing and communications. The fair, which promotes the agricultural lifestyle and attracts around 24,000 visitors to the fairgrounds each year, will be held from October 6th to 15th in 2023. The Austin County Fair Association is a 501©3 non-profit organization.
Austin County Businesses Come Together for New Year Networking Event at Emery’s Buffalo Creek Winery
Austin County businesses gathered at Emery’s Buffalo Creek Winery Weddings & Event Venue for a networking event organized by the Greater Sealy Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Bellville Chamber of Commerce, featuring delicious party trays from local businesses, free entry, cash bar and opportunities for attendees to network and win door prizes. The event was a great opportunity for the local businesses to connect and network with each other.
Beware of Scammers Posing as Austin County Sheriff’s Office Deputies: Don’t Fall for Warrant Arrest Scam
Residents of Austin County are being warned about a scam involving phone calls purporting to be from the Austin County Sheriff’s Office. According to reports, an individual or group of individuals have been calling residents and claiming to be deputies from the Sheriff’s Office. They tell the residents that there are warrants out for their arrest and that they must pay fines to avoid immediate arrest.
Austin County Rescinds Burn Ban
The Austin County Commissioners Court rescinded the burn ban at yesterdays meeting.
Citizens of Wallis Concerned Over Opening Of Immigrant Housing Facility
The citizens of Wallis heard more about the housing facility for unaccompanied [immigrant] children that is being put in place on Hwy 60 in Wallis, TX. The facility is due to open the second week in November according to Wallis Police Chief David Moseley. The community as a whole is concerned over its opening as there are many unanswered questions about safety and impact on the community.
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County Takes First Steps To Give Austin County Historical Jail To Sealy Historical Society [VIDEO]
The Austin County Commissioners Court took the first steps this morning to transfer ownership of the old county jail in Sealy, located at 240 Main Street, to the Sealy Area Historical Society. The historical society plans to renovate the building and turn it into a museum.