Austin County News

The Sealy City Council was given an update on the Allen's Creek Reservoir Project during the City Council Meeting by Kathy Dominquez. The project is moving forward by beginning the US Army Corps of Engineers 404 permitting process. This process...

Many in Austin County have had concerns about the pipeline that is to run through Austin County.  The Matterhorn Express Pipeline will stretch across Texas cutting right through the middle of Austin County. As the courthouse has been contacted more...

The Austin County Commissioners Court met on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at 2 pm for an in-service where Matterhorn Express Pipeline representatives gave a full presentation and answered questions concerning the proposed pipeline going through Austin...

The Austin County EMS hosted the The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) driving simulator as well as Waller County EMS, City of Wharton EMS and East Bernard EMS as guests to take part in the class with them. The system provides a 180...

The Austin County Commissioners Court met on Monday, July 25, 2022 at 9am to discuss the business of the county. The following video is of that meeting...

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...

An Austin County jury sentenced a man to the maximum prison sentence last week for Felony Stalking after a four-day trial in Bellville...

The Fulshear Police Department is requesting help from any citizen in identifying suspects in a Criminal Mischief/Trespassing Case...

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%...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

The Austin County Sheriff's Department arrested four men sought in connection with a construction equipment theft ring. Equipment was reported stolen in Houston, Liberty County, Waller and Ft. Bend Counties. The case remains under investigation by...

The Austin County Sheriff's Office is seeking the county's permission to begin paying for cadet's training at the police academy as well as pay for them for their time while they are in the academy. The Sheriff's Office has expressed difficulty in...

Precinct 4 County Commissioner Chip Reed reported to the court about the feral hog bounty program that is currently in place.  The bounty was started in February 2020 in an attempt slow down the growth of the continuingly growing feral hog problem...

Countywide polling that took place for the Saturday, May 7th election was a success, especially considering this was its inaugural first try.  Election's Official Kim Rinn at commissioner's court on Monday expressed that she felt the election went...

A 95 year old exercise walker was struck and killed on Hwy 36 at Peters San Felipe Rd. in Sealy, TX. This is a developing story which we will update as more info becomes available...

The Austin County Sheriff's Department as part of a narcotics task force have arrested two on narcotics charges on May 4, 2022 at the Columbus Inn located in the 2200 blk of SH 71 in Columbus, Texas...

Austin County is seeking the public's opinion on countywide polling places. The county formally posted notice on May 2, 2022...