Austin County News

A coordinated investigation between the Austin County Sheriff’s Office and the Colorado County Sheriff’s Office led to the arrest of a suspect and recovery of stolen property following a burglary in the New Ulm area...

Blinn College has opened registration for its 2026 Livestock Judging Camps, offering hands-on training for novice and experienced 4-H and FFA youth on the Brenham campus...

An Austin County jury convicted Sealy man Joseph Mesa on seven felony charges following a violent nine-hour crime spree, resulting in multiple life sentences...

Austin County 4-H recognizes longtime member Darcy Luedke as the featured youth leader in its County Council Officer Spotlight series...

K9 handlers with the Austin County Regional Special Response Team completed advanced casualty care training to better protect law enforcement dogs in critical situations...

The Austin County Sheriff’s Office received a donated trailer from D & L Farms that will enhance emergency response, deputy support, and community outreach efforts across the county...

A look at why School Board Appreciation Month matters and how local school board decisions impact more than 6,000 students across Austin County...

Rock the Country is bringing a massive two-day country and southern rock festival to Bellville on May 1–2, 2026, featuring top national headliners and multiple stages of live music...

Austin County election officials report delays in mailing voter registration certificates due to a statewide voter system redevelopment, assuring voters they remain fully registered...

Austin County EMS reflects on a year of growth, service, and achievement in 2025 while outlining its vision and goals for the future...

Austin County 4-H highlights Porter Jacob, a County Council Delegate whose leadership, livestock involvement, and service reflect the core values of the 4-H program...

The Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association will host an Open House in Bellville on January 8, 2026, to introduce its upcoming horticulture training program...

A multi-agency narcotics investigation led to the arrest of a 44-year-old man in Columbus following the execution of search and arrest warrants at a motel on State Highway 71...

Winners have been announced for the 2025 Austin County Pecan Show, highlighting top pecan growers and varieties following judging in Bellville...

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is urging producers to inspect pastures statewide after a newly detected invasive pasture mealybug was confirmed in multiple Texas counties...

A spotlight on Milheim 4-H member Teaghan Eckelberg, highlighting her leadership, service, achievements, and future goals in agriculture...

A look at how Protection4Paws equips police K9 teams with lifesaving tools, closing critical safety gaps for working dogs and their handlers...

The “Well Families” program in Bellville equips grandparents with practical tools, parenting strategies and communication skills to strengthen family health and support the growing number of Texas grandparents raising grandchildren...

A traffic stop on I-10 in Austin County led to the seizure of 200 kilograms of crystal meth worth over $10 million, highlighting the region’s ongoing battle with meth trafficking...

A driver wanted on a parole violation fled from a traffic stop in Wallis, leading to a multi-agency search that remains ongoing...

Texas officials warn of an EHV-1 outbreak linked to the WPRA Finals in Waco and urge horse owners to take immediate biosecurity precautions...