Austin County Residents Report Increase in Spam Calls
Austin County residents are reporting an increase in spam calls, including calls that appear to come from local numbers through caller ID spoofing.
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Author: Shelley Brian
Texas Pasture Mealybugs Spread, New Treatment Offers Hope
Texas livestock and hay producers now have their first effective chemical control option for invasive pasture mealybug as the pest spreads across 79 counties.
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Texas High School Football Scores – August 28, 2026
Follow the latest Texas high school football scores with Austin County News Online, featuring Bellville, Sealy, Brazos and Faith Academy along with scores from across Texas.
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Jason Bobo Named New Chief of Texas Rangers
Jason Bobo will become Chief of the Texas Rangers on Sept. 1, succeeding retiring Chief Scotty Shiver, while Kip Westmoreland moves into the Assistant Chief position.
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Austin County Black Jar Honey Contest Opens to Texas Producers
Texas honey producers can enter their 2026 harvest in the Austin County Black Jar Honey Contest, where entries are judged solely on flavor and aroma.
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