Austin County News

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...

The Austin County Republican Party hosted their final candidate forum for Texas State Representative. This candidate forum featured the run-off candidates current Texas House Rep. Phil Stephenson and challenger Stan Kitzman...

Webber construction spoke to the Sealy City Council and gave them an update on the progress of the I-10 construction.  They expect to be finished with the entire project by the end of July with a total of 135 days left on the project...

The Austin County EMS Director Walter Morrow spoke to the Sealy City Council to give an update on the EMS in relations to service calls and how the EMS is currently serving the area...

Austin County will start using Vote Centers for the May 7th elections. Previously, a voter had to go to one certain location based  on registration address, but the new program allows voting from any location in the county...

Yesterday's Election Results are in (unofficially) between local state and national levels of government and we have a highlight summary of the bigger races...

The Austin County led, Westside Narcotics Task Force executed a search and arrest warrant at 1750 CR 218 in Weimar, Texas which was the culmination of a months- long investigation involving methamphetamine trafficking. The warrant resulted in...

The Austin County Office of Emergency Management has released an update for the freezing weather affecting the county...

A routine traffic stop in Columbus turned deadly yesterday when the subject fled initiating a high speed chase. The suspect crashed the vehicle which caught fire killing the suspect. The incident remains under investigation...

A 26-year-old, who was wanted for questioning about the death of his father, was caught in Austin County on Hwy 159 just over the Waller County Line.  The man is being charged with evading and could be facing more charges after an autopsy is...

The Austin County Republican Party hosted a candidate forum last night at Tony's Family Restaurant. Candidates running will appear on the May 7, 2022 election ballot.  We have the complete video of the forum for you...

The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for Austin and surrounding Counties.  Wind chill in the area will reach into the teens...

The new Emergency Director for Austin County, R.C. Mercer, gave a presentation to the Sealy City Council Tuesday night at the council meeting outlining his office, how the county handles emergencies and the steps that are involved should an emergency...

A rash of vehicle break-ins that happened Monday Night in and around Sealy has police asking for help in finding/identifying subjects...

The Sealy Police Department issued a notice to the community via their Facebook Page about the upcoming traffic pattern change that will begin December 7, 2021. ...

Austin County and Local Law Enforcement successfully apprehended a murder suspect outside of Bellville at the 8000 block of FM 529. ...

On Wednesday night Christian City hosted a discussion entitled "Should I Vaccinate My Child" with guest Dr. Jani Lindsay.  Dr. Lindsay is a Molecular Biologist with a background in Pulmonary Toxicology and has been in the field for over 30 years. ...