![Greeson’s Candidacy Takes Off with 85th District House Rep Launch Party [VIDEO]](https://i0.wp.com/austincountynewsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Tim-Greeson.jpg?w=627&resize=627,376&ssl=1)
Tim Greeson officially launched his campaign for the 85th district of the Texas House of Representatives against current incumbent Stan Kitzman with a lively and engaging event that took place at the Courtyard Wine Bar within the Live Oak Art Center in Columbus, Texas. With the entrant of Greeson into the election voters now have to begin weighing the candidates for the upcoming election in March.
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On September 27, 2023, the Austin County Regional Special Response Team executed a search and arrest warrant at Park Place Apartments in Bellville, Texas, leading to the apprehension of two suspects and the seizure of narcotics, including methamphetamine and MDMA. The operation was part of an ongoing narcotics investigation conducted by the Westside HIDTA Narcotics Task Force, with law enforcement agencies collaborating to combat drug-related crime in the region.
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Local students in Austin County recently showcased their artistic talents while promoting civic engagement in the “I Voted” and “Future Voter” sticker design contest. Organized by Kim Rinn, Tax Assessor-Collector and Election Official, this initiative drew over 250 participants from kindergarten to twelfth grade. The winners’ designs will soon feature on stickers distributed during the 2024 Election Season, symbolizing the county’s commitment to fostering civic values in its younger generation.
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On September 20, 2023, the Austin County Sheriff’s Office, as part of the Westside Narcotics Task Force, conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 10, leading to the arrest of Juan Orozco, 24, from Houston, Texas, and the seizure of 43 grams of Fentanyl-laced pills.
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In a recent operation on Interstate 10, the Westside Narcotics Task Force apprehended Cody Greer, a New Mexico resident, during a routine traffic stop. Greer now faces multiple charges, including manufacturing and delivering controlled substances, possession of illicit narcotics, and unlawful possession of a firearm, highlighting the severity of the alleged offenses and potential for significant penalties upon conviction.
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