Austin County News

Austin County 4-H spotlights Layne Malinowski, a longtime Welcome 4-H Club member and newly elected 2025–2026 Austin County 4-H Council 1st Vice President, for his leadership, service, and dedication to youth development...

A new team-based floral competition called Petal Partners is making its debut at the Austin County Fair, giving exhibitors a fresh way to showcase creativity and collaboration...

An Austin County undercover drug investigation led to the arrests of two suspects and the seizure of more than $326,000 allegedly intended for a large-scale cocaine purchase...

Austin County Deputy Johari Brown graduates from Basic SWAT school, highlighting the demanding path and ongoing commitment required to serve on a Special Response Team...

A free Lunch N Learn event in Austin County will explore carnivorous plants, including how to grow and care for Venus flytraps...

A reflective look at the vital role librarians play in shaping communities, fostering learning, and ensuring access to knowledge, with a spotlight on Austin County libraries...

A spotlight on Austin County 4-H member Kiley Krueger, highlighting her leadership, livestock experience, community service, and future goals in agriculture...

Austin County 4-H Quiz Bowl team earns a trip to Scotland after a national win, with the community rallying to support their journey...

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week recognizes the critical role of 911 dispatchers who serve as the first line of communication in emergencies...

Updates have been released for the 99th Annual Austin County Fair, including dates, meetings, entry fee changes, and opportunities for participation and sponsorship...

Austin County native Madison Compton is returning home to serve as the new 4-H Agent for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, bringing a strong background in agriculture, education, and youth development...

Austin County residents can learn about green burial and natural end-of-life options during an upcoming Bluebonnet Master Gardeners Lunch-N-Learn presentation in Bellville...

A preview of the Austin County Cruisers’ 22nd Classic Car Stampede in historic downtown Bellville featuring classic vehicles, family-friendly activities, and community support...

An Austin County 4-H student is organizing the West End Day of Giving, a community service event bringing volunteers together to help residents with small home and yard projects...

Austin County 4-H spotlights Presley, a young leader in the Stars and Stripes 4-H Club who is developing leadership skills while raising livestock and serving on the County Council...

The Austin County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging parents to learn about online risks facing teenagers through its ICAC presentation “Keeping Up With Your Teenager.”...

Boy Scout Troop 36 will host its annual rummage sale in Bellville this March, raising funds to support scout camp, leadership training, and other scouting activities...

Texas HD 85 primary results deliver a stunning upset as Dennis "Goose" Geesaman defeats incumbent Stan Kitzman with 57% in the GOP race, full vote breakdowns and what’s next for this key Texas district...

A routine traffic stop on Interstate 10 in Austin County led to the seizure of 20 kilograms of methamphetamine hidden inside modified rope spools...

An inside look at the key differences between paid fire departments and volunteer fire departments — and why fundraisers matter in rural communities like Austin County...

Austin County’s Feral Hog Bounty Program offers $10 per hog harvested as officials work to reduce billions in agricultural and property damage caused by the growing feral hog population...