Austin County, Texas Burn Ban Lifted by Commissioners Court
The Austin County Commissioners Court voted to rescind the burn ban that has been in effect in our community this morning at commissioners court.
Read MoreOct 9, 2023 | Austin County News, Local News
The Austin County Commissioners Court voted to rescind the burn ban that has been in effect in our community this morning at commissioners court.
Read MoreOct 8, 2023 | Austin County News, Local News
The 2023 Austin County Fair Queen Pageant held at the Austin County Fair Expo & Convention Center on October 7, 2023, was a dazzling spectacle of elegance and poise. With 12 contestants vying for the coveted title, the evening was filled with glamour, grace, and the promise of a new queen.
Read MoreSep 30, 2023 | Austin County News, Local News
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.
Read MoreSep 29, 2023 | Austin County News, Bellville News, Local News
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.
Read MoreSep 26, 2023 | Austin County News, Local News
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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