The Austin County Republican Party will celebrate America’s 250th birthday and the Republic of Texas’ 190th anniversary with an evening of barbecue, patriotic ceremonies, auctions and live music by Josh Ward.
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Austin County 4-H members and their families are invited to celebrate the year’s accomplishments during the 2026 Austin County 4-H Awards Banquet on Aug. 9 in Wallis.
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The Bellville Police Department will host a Texas Hunter Education course on Aug. 8, giving Austin County residents the opportunity to earn the certification required for many hunters in Texas.
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Austin County hay producers can submit free hay samples during August for professional forage testing that helps improve winter livestock feeding decisions.
Read More![Public Hearing Draws Crowd Over Proposed Battery Storage and Data Center Moratorium [VIDEO]](https://i2.wp.com/austincountynewsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/data-center-battery-storage.png?w=627&resize=627,376&ssl=1 "Public Hearing Draws Crowd Over Proposed Battery Storage and Data Center Moratorium [VIDEO]")
Austin County residents packed a public hearing to support a proposed Austin County moratorium on new battery storage systems and data centers. Concerns over water, noise, and rural character dominate as officials weigh next steps.
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