Participate in Austin County’s design contest and influence the 2024 “I Voted” and “Future Voter” stickers. Open to all local students from kindergarten to twelfth grade, the winning design will be featured during the 2024 elections on both Early Voting and Election Day. Don’t miss your chance to shape civic engagement through your creative expression!
Emergency services in Austin County collaborated effectively on August 14, 2023, to swiftly contain a 10-acre grass fire near Cat Spring, preventing damage to structures and injuries.
On August 10, 2023, the Austin County Regional Special Response Team executed an arrest warrant at a Columbus, Texas residence, resulting in the apprehension of Ray Coleman (43), a suspect pursued under an ongoing narcotics investigation by the Westside Narcotics Task Force. The operation, supported by multiple law enforcement agencies including the DEA, highlighted the joint efforts in combating drug-related activities in the region.
Join State Representative Stan Kitzman at the House District 85 Office Open House on July 26th, 9 am – 5 pm, at the Austin County Courthouse in Bellville, TX. Celebrate the new office, enjoy cake and refreshments, and engage in meaningful discussions with the representative.
In response to increasing fire risks and dry weather conditions, Austin County, Texas has enacted a burn ban to protect public safety and safeguard valuable natural resources from potential wildfires. Residents and visitors are urged to comply with the ban and exercise caution during this critical period.
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The 2023 Austin County Fair Annual Shrimp Boil took place Friday, July 21, 2023. Attendees enjoyed a scrumptious feast and the exciting announcement of the Fair Queen Candidates and Entertainment Lineup for the upcoming “Denim Jeans & Country Dreams” fair. So, get ready for a boot-stomping good time with top-notch country artists and the crowning of the Fair Queen on October 7!
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The Austin County Fair is gearing up for an exciting year with four major changes. From a new parade route and an extended Youth Supreme and Country Auction to exclusive passport sales and revamped home economics forms, this year’s fair promises to be the best one yet, filled with fun, entertainment, and opportunities for participants of all ages.
Members of the Austin County Regional Special Response Team and Texas Department of Public Safety successfully executed arrest and search warrants on two residences in Columbus, Texas, resulting in the arrest of three individuals and the seizure of crystal methamphetamine, crack cocaine, ecstasy pills, marijuana, firearms, and currency. The operation was a significant breakthrough in an ongoing narcotics investigation by the Westside Narcotics Task Force, signaling a major blow to drug distribution in the area.