The Austin County Appraisal District met on July 21, 2022 at 8:30 am at the Appraisal District Office to discuss the business of the county. The following video is of that meeting.
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Austin County Jury Sentences Man To 10 Years for Felony Stalking
An Austin County jury sentenced a man to the maximum prison sentence last week for Felony Stalking after a four-day trial in Bellville.
Austin County Task Force Assists Colorado County In Fight Against Massive Grassfire
The Columbus Volunteer Fire Department and Fire Marshal’s Office posted scenes from a massive grassfire that has taken them over two days to try to get contained. The Dry Rice Fire has consumed over 326 acres and is currently being reported as 95% contained…
Austin County Commissioners Court – July 11, 2022
The Austin County Commissioners Court met on Monday, July 11, 2022 at 9am at the Austin County Courthouse to discuss the business of the county. The following video is of that meeting.
Austin County Issues “Declaration of Disaster” Banning Certain Fireworks Due To Drought
Austin County has issued a “Declaration of Disaster” banning certain types of fireworks. This is due to the dry conditions that have resulted from long term drought that is affecting Texas. The ban goes into effect at 5pm today. The ban includes bottle rockets, rockets with fins and roman candles. It does NOT ban artillery shells or multi-shots.
Austin County Commissioners Court – June 27, 2022
The Austin County, Texas Commissioners Court met on Monday, June 27, 2022 at 9 am to discuss the business of the county. The following video is of that meeting.
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Austin County Gives Approval To Begin Construction of Three New EMS Stations [VIDEO]
The Austin County Commissioners Court held an EMS Station Construction Workshop discussing the three EMS Stations that are to be built in Austin County. The Stations are going to be constructed in Wallis, Industry and Bellville. Austin County recently completed the EMS station in Sealy and with the addition of these three new stations the county is set to be able to handle the population expansion as it is projected for at least the next ten years.
Austin County Institutes Countywide Burn Ban
Austin County issued a burn ban at this weeks commissioners court meeting. As of right now the U.S. Drought Monitor has Austin County between a D1 (Moderate Drought) for the upper part of the county to D3 (Extreme Drought) for the lower parts of the county.