Austin County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Alyssa Lopez was honored with the Star of Texas Award on September 11, 2026, after suffering serious injuries when she was struck by a fleeing vehicle during an April traffic stop.
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Austin County Extension Education Association members joined EEA members from across Texas in College Station to celebrate the Texas Extension Education Association’s 100th anniversary and a century of education, leadership and community service.
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With Austin County under a burn ban, residents and hunters are urged to take extra precautions as dry conditions increase the risk of wildfires across Texas.
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Austin County Extension Education Association members celebrated more than 125 years of combined service while installing officers and committee leaders for the 2026–2027 year.
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The Austin County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jeremy Bender on a charge of possession of child pornography following an investigation by its Internet Crimes Against Children investigators.
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