Young agricultural enthusiasts in Austin County showcased their expertise at the Annual Youth Forage Contest. Competing in hay assessment, plant identification, and forage knowledge, these future farming leaders demonstrated their skills and knowledge. The event celebrated their dedication to the agricultural industry.
During the week from Monday, October 2, 2023, to Sunday, October 8, 2023, the Austin County Jail saw a number of individuals being booked following their arrests. This report aims to provide an overview of the incidents that occurred within Austin County during this time period. It will include information about the individuals’ names, physical descriptions, arresting agencies, dates of arrest, charges brought against them, explanations of those charges, and details about their bond amounts. By examining this report, we can gain insight into the nature of the arrests and the types of charges faced by individuals in Austin County during this specified week.
The Austin County Sheriff’s Office is actively seeking information from the public regarding a recent incident involving multiple burglaries of motor vehicles. This incident took place on September 22, 2023, at the Bellville Golf Course. Law enforcement officials have released images of the suspects believed to be involved in these criminal activities and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
The Austin County Commissioners Court voted to rescind the burn ban that has been in effect in our community this morning at commissioners court.
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The 2023 Austin County Fair Queen Pageant held at the Austin County Fair Expo & Convention Center on October 7, 2023, was a dazzling spectacle of elegance and poise. With 12 contestants vying for the coveted title, the evening was filled with glamour, grace, and the promise of a new queen.
![Greeson’s Candidacy Takes Off with 85th District House Rep Launch Party [VIDEO]](https://i0.wp.com/austincountynewsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Tim-Greeson.jpg?w=400&resize=400,250&ssl=1)
Tim Greeson officially launched his campaign for the 85th district of the Texas House of Representatives against current incumbent Stan Kitzman with a lively and engaging event that took place at the Courtyard Wine Bar within the Live Oak Art Center in Columbus, Texas. With the entrant of Greeson into the election voters now have to begin weighing the candidates for the upcoming election in March.
On September 27, 2023, the Austin County Regional Special Response Team executed a search and arrest warrant at Park Place Apartments in Bellville, Texas, leading to the apprehension of two suspects and the seizure of narcotics, including methamphetamine and MDMA. The operation was part of an ongoing narcotics investigation conducted by the Westside HIDTA Narcotics Task Force, with law enforcement agencies collaborating to combat drug-related crime in the region.
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Local students in Austin County recently showcased their artistic talents while promoting civic engagement in the “I Voted” and “Future Voter” sticker design contest. Organized by Kim Rinn, Tax Assessor-Collector and Election Official, this initiative drew over 250 participants from kindergarten to twelfth grade. The winners’ designs will soon feature on stickers distributed during the 2024 Election Season, symbolizing the county’s commitment to fostering civic values in its younger generation.