Category Archives: Local News
AUSTIN COUNTY FAIR QUEEN’S PAGEANT
Fourteen Austin County young ladies will vie for the titles of Ticket Queen and Fair Queen. There will be one Queen & one Runner-Up crowned from each of these categories. The Queens will win a $2,000.00 scholarship & each Runner-Up will receive a $1,500.00 scholarship.
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Austin County Burn Ban Lifted
The Austin County Commissioners Court lifted the burn ban during Monday’s Commissioners Court Meeting. The vote was unanimous and can be viewed at the 00:11:13 mark of the video in the article.
Read moreThe Austin County Sheriff’s Office is Investigating a Disturbance that Occurred at the Kenney Store.
The Austin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a disturbance that occurred early Sunday morning at the Kenney Store.
Read moreAustin County 4-H Awards Banquet
Austin County 4-H hosted an Awards Banquet sponsored by the Parents & Leaders Association to commemorate the outstanding work put into our 4-Hers’ projects, contests, and activities
Read moreBurn Ban Now In Effect
A burn ban was put in place at Monday’s Commissioners Court by unanimous vote.
Read moreAustin County Fair Season Pass & Passport to Fun Refund Dates
Guests of the Austin County Fair who would like a refund on their 2020 ACF Season Pass or Passport to Fun, may come to the Fair offices with their tickets or passports next week
Read moreAustin County Fair Update
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic concerns, the Austin County Fair Board of Directors and Staff are saddened to announce the cancellation of the 2020 Austin County Fair.
Read moreThe Austin County Sheriff’s Office is Investigating the Attempted Burglary of an ATM Machine at Industry State Bank
The Austin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the attempted burglary of an ATM machine at Industry State Bank in the early morning hours of August 12, 2020.
Read moreSealy Mayor, Janice Whitehead, Announces Resignation [VIDEO]
There was a surprise dropped at the end of the Sealy City Council Zoom meeting Tuesday night. Mayor Janice Whitehead told the council she would be tendering her resignation.
Read moreFuel Maxx Burglary 7-26-2020
The Austin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the burglary of the Fuel Maxx store on Hwy 159 East of Bellville.
Read moreCommunity Comes Together To Mourn the Loss of Zach Hood
The Bellville community and beyond came together over the weekend to mourn the loss of Bellville High School Student Zach Hood who was tragically killed in a car accident.
Read moreAUSTIN COUNTY FAIR ANNOUNCES 2020 LINE-UP
THE AUSTIN COUNTY FAIR ANNOUNCES 2020 CONCERT SERIES LINE-UP. THE FAIR KICKS OFF OCTOBER 2ND AND RUNS THROUGH OCTOBER 11TH.
Read moreBellville Medical Center: “We regret to report that the county has now experienced the first COVID-related death.”
The Bellville Medical Center reported that the first COVID-19 death has happened in Austin County via their Facebook page.
Read more2020 Primary Runoff Results
2020 Primary Runoff elections were held yesterday. Here are the results:
Read moreAll Fall Sports Cancelled For Blinn
Earlier today, Blinn Chancellor Mary Hensley, announced the cancellation of fall sports for Blinn per the NJCAA’s Presidential Advisory Council decision. They will resume in the spring.
Read moreAn Update From the Austin County Fair
The Austin County Fair Association wants everyone to
know we are working hard to provide the safest Fair we can, while still providing all the fun for
which the Austin County Fair is known.
Judge Tim Lapham Responds After Governor Abbott Issues Mask Order For Entire State
Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s Office released a sweeping edict to Texas Citizens requiring : Every person in Texas shall wear a face covering…”.
Read moreSealybration 2020 Cancelled
The Sealy Community Foundation announced that Sealybration 2020 has been cancelled.
Read moreNational Jerky Day is June 12th
We want to know your favorite flavor or a great jerky story. Email sales@praseks.com with your response to be entered in a drawing to win a pound of Prasek’s Jerky! Entries due Monday, June 15.
Read moreSealy Residents Hold George Floyd Protest Rally at Levine Park
Sealy resident’s held a protest/memorial for George Floyd at Levine Park in Sealy, TX on June 9, 2020 from 11 am to 12 pm. The peaceful rally saw around 100 people who showed up in solidarity with other protests and memorials that have taken place across the nation.
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