Austin County News

The 2025 Austin County Hay Show honored local hay producers and ranchers for excellence in forage production while providing educational programs on modern agricultural practices...

The 2025 Austin County Fair celebrated community pride and craftsmanship as local youth and adults showcased their talents across dozens of categories, honoring the year’s top exhibitors and high point winners...

Students from across Texas showcased their agricultural knowledge and leadership at the Austin County Youth Forage Contest during the Austin County Fair...

A 911 hang-up call in Sealy led Austin County deputies to arrest a convicted felon on assault and firearm charges...

A plain-language guide to the 17 constitutional amendments on the Texas November 2025 ballot, with each proposition's wording and clear pros and cons...

The Annual Austin County Pecan Show returns December 9, 2025, in Bellville, celebrating Texas pecan growers with an educational program, competition, and community awards dinner...

Local winemakers from across Texas were recognized for their outstanding craftsmanship at the 2025 Texas State-Wide Non-Commercial Wine Show held in Bellville...

Austin County 4-H honors Sara Fromme for her leadership, service, and dedication. Learn how this young leader inspires others through 4-H and community projects...

Learn essential baby safety tips at the free Baby Safety Class at Knox Memorial Library in Wallis on October 21, 2025. The class covers drowning prevention, safe sleep practices, and more...

A major joint operation in Houston led by the Westside Narcotics Task Force and Houston Police seized over 200 kilograms of methamphetamine valued at more than $4 million, dismantling a large-scale drug trafficking network...

Austin County is under a burn ban effective October 13, 2025. Outdoor burning is prohibited, with limited exceptions for welding and cooking. Residents should stay alert and report fires...

The Gideon Lincecum Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalist Program is now accepting applications for its 2026 training class, offering volunteers hands-on education and fieldwork in conservation, ecology, and natural resource stewardship across...

Austin County has announced the winners of its first-ever “Future Voter” and “I Voted” sticker design contest, celebrating student creativity and civic engagement...

The 54th Annual South Central Texas Cow-Calf Clinic will be held October 24, 2025, in Brenham and will feature vendors, CEUs, prizes, and a scholarship drawing...

Austin County members earned top honors and recognition at the 97th annual Texas Extension Education Association (TEEA) Conference in Abilene...

Fugitive Larry Haynes, wanted on child sex crime charges, was arrested in Garwood, Texas, by the Austin County Regional Special Response Team...

Two Houston suspects were arrested in Austin County on multiple felony charges tied to statewide jugging crimes...

Austin County EEA celebrated member milestones, installed new officers, and reflected on its long history of education and service during the 2025 Awards Banquet...

The Austin County Job Fair & Career Expo on September 16, 2025, in Sealy will connect local employers with job seekers to strengthen the community workforce...

Two suspects were arrested in Weimar on August 28, 2025, after law enforcement executed felony warrants leading to serious potential prison sentences if convicted...

P-TECH schools give students the chance to earn a free associate degree, gain hands-on career experience, and graduate ready for college or the workforce...