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Bellville ISD Hold Dedication for Historical 1938 Bellville High School Building
The historic 1938 Bellville High School Building had a historical marker placed before it on Sunday, September 12th at a 2pm at a memorial ceremony.
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Austin County Area Remembers 9/11
Saturday marked the anniversary of the attacks of 9/11 and around Austin County that event was remembered.
Read moreSan Felipe de Austin State Historic Site To Be Featured On “Texas Country Reporter” Show
The 50th season of Texas Country Reporter will launch this Saturday, 9/11. The San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site will be featured in the season premiere along with the Town of San Felipe.
Read moreNew Birding Workshops Announced In West Texas, East Texas
Multi-day events in October have limited spots, geared toward new birders
Read moreKeaton Cattle Company in Sealy Seeks Communities Help After Theft [VIDEO]
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A local business is asking the community for help after suffering a theft from their property last night. Keaton Cattle Company, located at 4267 Hwy 36 in Sealy, put out a plea for help to the area on their social media after having two of their feed trucks stolen last night.
Read moreThe Pandemic’s Toll On Educators Has Made Texas’ Teacher Shortage Worse
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Teachers report being spread thin by the demands of remote learning and exhausted by the constant health concerns.
Read moreVirtual Septic System Maintenance Clinic Set For Sept. 23
Free online event to cover wastewater health, safety
Read moreLeman To Not Seek Re-Election
Texas House Rep. Ben Leman will not be seeking re-election.
Read moreMill Creek Watershed Workshop Set For Oct. 1
Participants must sign up by Sept. 24 for the free event
Read moreNational Preparedness Month: How Do I Prepare For A Disaster Or Emergency?
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service offers a wealth of information to help families and landowners prepare
Read moreWhen Do I Plant Wildflower Seeds For Spring Blooms?
In Texas, fall is the best time to plant
Read moreBenefits Of Pollinator-Attracting Companion Plants
Research, teaching and extension intersection identifies a simple way to improve crop yields
Read moreTexas House Advances Bill To Restore Money To Pay Salaries For 2,100 state workers after Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed Legislature funding
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The legislation will need another stamp of approval in the House before it heads to the Senate, which has not yet debated its version of the proposal on the floor.
Read moreHabitat Quality, Bird Numbers Bode Well For Dove Season
Texas Crop and Weather Report – Aug. 31, 2021
Read moreLivestock Owners Must Register Their Brands After Aug. 31
All brands must be reregistered in Texas every 10 years
Read moreHead On Collision Near Bellville
The Austin County EMS responded to a head on collision near Bellville. This story is still being updated.
Read moreAustin County EMS Lays To Rest One Of Their Own
The Austin County EMS shared the sad news of the passing of one of their own, Paramedic Michael Dodd.
Read moreRetired Texas Teachers Closer To Getting A “13th Check” After House Endorses Legislation
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The measure would allow for a one-time payment of up to $2,400 for retired teachers, counselors and other school staff.
Read moreBlinn Celebrates Grand Opening Of New Science, Technology, Engineering, And Innovation Building
$35.5 million facility marks the largest single capital improvement investment in the history of the Blinn-Brenham Campus
Read moreBluebonnet Master Gardener Fruit Tree Sale-Ends September 7th
The Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association is currently hosting their Fruit Tree Sale
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