Paid vs. Volunteer Fire Departments
An inside look at the key differences between paid fire departments and volunteer fire departments — and why fundraisers matter in rural communities like Austin County.
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Author: Shelley Brian
WWII Airman Returned Home to Beaumont After 80 Years
The remains of a Beaumont World War II airman have been returned home after 80 years and will be laid to rest with full military honors beside his parents.
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Feral Hogs Causing Billions in Damage — Austin County Bounty Program Continues [VIDEO]
Austin County’s Feral Hog Bounty Program offers $10 per hog harvested as officials work to reduce billions in agricultural and property damage caused by the growing feral hog population.
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The Veterinarian Who Helped America Fall in Love with Cats
A look at how Dr. Louis J. Camuti became America’s first feline-only veterinarian and helped transform how the nation cares for cats.
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Citizens State Bank Expands into Austin County with New Bellville Office
Citizens State Bank has opened a new loan and deposit production office in downtown Bellville, expanding its presence into Austin County.
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