Austin County News

Texas Parks and Wildlife is proposing to expand antlerless deer “doe days” from 4 to 16 days in 21 counties, including Austin County, beginning with the 2026–27 season and is seeking public input through a series of scoping meetings...

C.A.S.T. for Kids will host its annual Camp Journey event in Bellville, offering a free day of fishing and fun for children with special needs and their families...

A 20-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with a Fayette County shooting that left one man seriously injured in the Clear Lake Pines Subdivision near Winchester...

The Austin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the vandalism of the historic Concord Cemetery near Kenney, Texas, where eight tombstones were damaged or destroyed, causing nearly $96,000 in losses and prompting a community call for information...

The Austin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a felony mail theft near Kathy’s Korner and asks for public help, noting that even a grainy image could hold a clue...

Austin County voters showed strong support for all 17 state constitutional amendments and approved Sealy ISD’s bond measure in the November 4, 2025 election...

The Fall 2025 Soil Testing Campaign in Austin and Colorado Counties offers discounted soil analysis to help producers improve forage, hay, and crop production through better nutrient management...

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...