Traffic Stop Nets 20 Kilograms of Methamphetamine
A routine traffic stop on Interstate 10 in Austin County led to the seizure of 20 kilograms of methamphetamine hidden inside modified rope spools.
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Author: Shelley Brian
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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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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