Traffic Stop Nets 20 Kilograms of Methamphetamine
A routine traffic stop on Interstate 10 in Austin County led to the seizure of 20 kilograms of methamphetamine hidden inside modified rope spools.
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Category: Austin County News
Paid vs. Volunteer Fire Departments
An inside look at the key differences between paid fire departments and volunteer fire departments โ and why fundraisers matter in rural communities like Austin County.
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Feral Hogs Causing Billions in Damage โ Austin County Bounty Program Continues [VIDEO]
Austin Countyโs Feral Hog Bounty Program offers $10 per hog harvested as officials work to reduce billions in agricultural and property damage caused by the growing feral hog population.
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Texas Primary Ballot Propositions Explained: What Austin County Voters Should Know
Texas primary propositions hit ballots March 3, 2026 with 10 GOP and 13 Democratic advisory questions on taxes, healthcare, education, and immigrationโvote yes/no to shape your party’s future priorities.
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PAC Attack: How Big Money Is Hijacking Our District 85 Primary
In the HD 85 primary, third-party PACs have flooded mailboxes across rural Texas counties with glossy attack mailers, outspending the candidates themselves before the March 3 vote.
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