Darryl Glenn Phillips, 62, was found guilty of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon by an Austin County Jury for cutting a man’s throat in Industry, Texas. Eyewitnesses testified to seeing Phillips commit the crime, leading to a life sentence in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice without parole until 2053.
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In the March 5, 2024, Texas Primary Election, Austin County voters participated actively in selecting candidates for various positions. Notable Republican winners include Donald J. Trump for President with an overwhelming 93.53% and Ted Cruz for U.S. Senator with 84.49%. On the Democratic side, Roland Gutierrez emerged as the top choice for U.S. Senator, while Linda Nuno led the race for U.S. Representative District 10.
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Prepare to cast your vote in the upcoming primary election in Austin County, TX on March 5, 2024. Polling locations will be open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm across the county, offering convenient access for all registered voters. Click on the location names to find them on Google Maps and make your voice heard in this important election!
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A high-speed chase in Bellville, TX, ended in the arrest of Rami Idrissou of Katy, who was driving a stolen vehicle. Austin County Sheriff’s deputies, along with Bellville Police, pursued Idrissou through the town and onto Hwy 159 E, where he ultimately wrecked the vehicle in Hempstead, TX, and was taken into custody. Assisted by several law enforcement agencies, Idrissou was charged with Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, Evading Arrest, and Theft of a Motor Vehicle.
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In a targeted operation, the Austin County Regional Special Response Team (SRT) executed a search warrant in Hempstead, Texas, leading to the arrest of Ozell Gillum (47) and the seizure of crack cocaine, powder cocaine, and a firearm. The operation, part of an ongoing narcotics investigation by the Westside Narcotics Task Force (HIDTA), involved multiple law enforcement agencies collaborating to address drug-related concerns in the area. Gillum has been charged with Manufacture and/or Delivery of a Controlled Substance PG 1 and is currently in custody at the Waller County Jail.
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