![Austin County Fair Shrimp Boil Fundraiser Showcases Fair Queen Candidates and Fair Talent Lineup [VIDEO]](https://i2.wp.com/austincountynewsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/AC-Fair-Music.png?w=627&resize=627,376&ssl=1 "Austin County Fair Shrimp Boil Fundraiser Showcases Fair Queen Candidates and Fair Talent Lineup [VIDEO]")
The 2024 Austin County Fair Shrimp Boil Fundraiser introduced the Fair Queen candidates, each representing different parts of the county with local sponsors. The evening also announced a diverse entertainment lineup. The fair promises a week of music, rodeo events, and showcases of local youth’s agricultural efforts, highlighting the community’s spirit and support.
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The Austin County Commissioners Court approved changes to property tax exemptions at their June 24, 2024, meeting. They set a uniform homestead exemption rate of 2% and increased the exemption for residents over 65 and disabled individuals from $7,000 to $25,000. These changes aim to provide financial relief to homeowners, especially those on fixed incomes.
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On Monday, July 8, 2024, Austin County can expect increasing wind speeds from 14 mph to 32 mph and significant rainfall totaling around 2.55 inches by 3 PM. Wind gusts will peak at 77 mph around 4 PM, and the wind direction will shift from northerly to southwesterly throughout the day. By Tuesday, July 9, wind speeds will decrease to 12 mph by midnight, with additional rainfall accumulation expected.
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At the June 24, 2024, Austin County Commissioners Court meeting, officials discussed the allocation of $175,000 from Senate Bill 22 to supplement salaries in the District Attorney’s office. This grant, part of a state initiative to support rural law enforcement, must be fully utilized within the current fiscal year to avoid returning unused funds to the state. The county aims to ensure compliance with state guidelines while maintaining competitive salaries to retain and attract qualified personnel.
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On June 24th, the Austin County Regional Special Response Team executed an operation in Columbus, Texas, resulting in the arrest of Eric Belmonte for narcotics-related charges. A search of Belmonte’s residence led to the seizure of multiple illegal substances and U.S. currency. The operation was a collaborative effort involving multiple local law enforcement agencies and the DEA.
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