The Austin County Commissioners Court instituted a burn ban on the county due to increasingly dry conditions.
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AUSTIN COUNTY STARTS COUNTDOWN TO 3 NEW EMS STATIONS WITH GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONIES [AUDIO]
Austin County officially started the countdown to the opening of three new EMS stations for the county. Groundbreaking ceremonies were held at the Wallis location, Bellville location and Industry location.
Traffic Stop In Sealy, TX Leads to Meth Lab Bust in Wallis, TX
Sealy Police Department working with taskforce officers made a traffic stop at 2949 interstate 10 frontage road. The traffic stop resulted in the arrest of Ricardo Alfredo Galindo (24) from Houston. During the course of the traffic stop, Galindo was found to be in possession of (4) kilograms of crystal methamphetamine. Task Force Officers continued their investigation which led them to a residence located in the 2400 blk of Cunningham road, Wallis Texas. During a search of the residence, they located a clandestine methamphetamine conversion laboratory.
Beautiful Mural Hangs In Justice Center Thanks to Countless Hours Of Volunteer Effort
A beautiful canvas mural of Austin County now hangs in the newly constructed Austin County Justice Center thanks to the hard work and dedication of many volunteers who gave of their time to bring this masterpiece to life! This Artwork is a 7 ft x 7 ft Canvas of Austin County with images of the different areas of the county both past and present. It currently hangs in the secure location of the center by the courtrooms.
Friends of the Sealy American Legion Continue To Help Local Organizations
The Friends of the Sealy American Legion made another round of donations to local community organizations. This time the recipients were: Sealy Tiger Sports Network, Sealy Chamber of Commerce Diamond Sponsorship for the Golf Tournament, Wallis Chamber of Commerce, Prairie View AME Church and Bellville Pickleball Association.
Austin County Suspends Burn Ban
The County has suspended the burn ban for right now. The official lift of the burn ban legally has to happen at commissioners court. County Judge Tim Lapham released a “Stay of Order Restricting Outdoor Burning” today.
Bucket Calf Project Teaches Children Animal Care And Responsibility At An Early Age
The Austin County Fair Bucket Calf Program took part in the progress show held August 21, 2022, at the Austin County Fairgrounds. The Bucket Calf Program introduces young children, 4- 8 years old, to the care and responsibility of raising a calf. The raising of a calf is a family project, and the child works with their parents to bottle feed an orphaned calf sourced from local auction barns or ranchers. Throught the program children learn to feed, halter break and show their calf.
Austin County EMS Finally Takes Possession of Two Chassis To Become New Ambulances
After waiting for months on production delays (305 days and 308 days respectively) the Austin County EMS took delivery of two very needed chassis to begin the process of creating two new ambulances for Austin County.