Category Archives: Local News
The Austin County, Texas 2019-2020 Proposed Budget At-A-Glance
Since the 2019-20 Proposed Budget of Austin County was released, we have been working diligently to break it down graphically to help the populace of Austin County have a better view/understanding of the overwhelming list of numerical data. However, we did face some hurdles in an effort to do this. We hope you find this tool helpful in deciphering the proposed budget and an understanding of how your tax dollars are being utilized.
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Austin County Enacts Burn Ban at Commissioners Court
A burn ban was enacted at today’s commissioners court. Although no fires have broken out in the county so far the current dry spell that Austin County has been going through was enough for the 4 commissioner court to decide to declare a burn ban in the interest of safety throughout the county.
Read moreHailiang Copper Tube Texas Plant Opening In Sealy, Announced at Ceremony [VIDEO]
Tuesday was a big economic announcement day for Austin County and Sealy, Texas. Zhejiang Hailiang Co., Ltd, a Chinese-based company, has purchased the former BAE Systems facility and plans to build a new 500,000-square-foot building worth a total investment of $165 million into the project. The new facility will produce copper water pipes, coils, refrigerating air conditioning pipes, insulation pipes, and other conduits, according to the company.
Read moreBellville Medical Center Welcomes Sealy Favorite Dr. Kannappan Krishnaswamy
The Bellville Medical Center will be adding a familiar face from the Sealy area to it’s staff. Kr. annappan Krishnaswamy of the Medical Clinics of Sealy and the Sealy Urgent care will now be a part of the center’s staff.
Read moreSealy PD Drop-Off Collects Unwanted OTC & Prescription Medications Free Of Charge
You can now dispose of any unwanted, unused, or expired medication at The Sealy Police Department during their normal business hours. The department has become a participant in MedSafe’s Program by installing one of their medication disposal kiosks in at the department.
Read moreHGAC Releases “Together Against the Weather” Campaign Ahead of Hurricane Season
HGAC has released its “Together Against the Weather” campaign, created to help residents of the 13-county region (Austin County being one of them) to better plan and prepare for hurricanes this 2019 season. Together Against the Weather focuses on helping various special needs populations in our 13-county region, as well as provide strategies and tool kits of materials to help the general population overcome challenges they could experience in advance of a storm.
Read moreACSWCD – Banquet of Champions 2019 [VIDEO]
The Austin County Soil & Water Conservation District held their annual “Banquet of Champions” for 2019. The Conservation Rancher of the Year Award was presented to Harvey Stuessel, Jr.
Read moreAustin County Sheriff’s Office Announces Promotions
The Austin County Sheriff’s Office announced the promotions of Buddy Riddle to Captain, Billy Ruemke to Lieutenant and Rob Lockett to Sergeant.
Read moreSealy American Legion Holds Annual Memorial Program [VIDEO]
The Sealy American Legion Post #442 held their annual Memorial Program honoring the fallen soldiers and their sacrifice. The video of the entire event is available to view.
Read moreBurglary Suspect Captured Near Sealy
Austin County Sheriff’s Officers apprehended a burglary suspect last week on Stockold Road near Sealy about noon after a citizen called 911 about a suspicious person.
Read moreUPDATED: Harris County Murder Suspect Apprehended At Bellville Apartment Complex [VIDEO]
The Bellville Police Department reported that they had apprehended 19 year old murder suspect Jiterion Kegler at an apartment complex in Bellville. Kegler was wanted by Harris County for the homicide of a taxi cab driver on April 29th.
Read moreAustin County Holds 64th Annual Youth Government Day [VIDEO]
The 64th Annual Youth Government Day was held at the Austin County Courthouse. Students from all the schools in Austin County: (Bellville, Sealy, Brazos, and Faith Academy) are treated to a day on first hand experience of how county government works.
Read moreBellville Hospital Foundation Holds Townhall Meeting [VIDEO]
The Bellville Hospital Foundation along with ERH Healthcare and TRG hosted a Townhall Meeting Monday night at the Bellville High School Auditorium. The townhall focused on the future of the hospital in light of CHI, the current managing company, terminating their lease agreement. CHI’s management officially ends on May 7, 2019, leaving the status of the Bellville Hospital in question.
Read moreSealy Takes Part In “DON’T MESS WITH TEXAS TRASH-OFF”
Sealy took part in the larger “DON’T MESS WITH TEXAS TRASH-OFF” 2019 event on Saturday April 6, 2019. Over 90 volunteers took part along with city council members and city employees in an effort to beautify Sealy by removing trash and debris from local roadsides.
Read moreBellville City Council Candidate Forum [VIDEO]
A candidate forum was held on April 2, 2019 at Faith Academy Gym in Bellville hosting the candidates for the upcoming city council election. The entire video can be viewed here.
Read moreThe Five Oaks Achievement Center In New Ulm Is Closing
What has been an ongoing problem in Austin County and the citizens of New Ulm has finally reached a resolution. The Five Oaks Achievement Center, located at Pechacek Road in New Ulm is closing.
Read moreCommissioner Douglas King Honored by Texas House and Senate [VIDEO]
On Tuesday February 5, 2019 former Austin County Precinct 4 Commissioner Douglas King was honored by both the State Of Texas House and Senate. Commissioner King was tragically killed on December 17, 2018 in a work accident while repairing a piece of equipment with some of his crew. Senator Lois Kolkhorst introduced SR 125, honoring King while Representative Ben Leman introduced H.R. 171. In attendance during these readings were the King family as well as friends and staff from Austin County.
Read moreAustin County and the Cities of Sealy and Wallis To Receive Nearly $6 Million in Awards
On Monday, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced that Austin County and the cities of Sealy and Wallis will be awarded $5,993,387 in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds for infrastructure projects.
Read moreAustin County One of Eight-County Regions Selected For Local Health Assessment
The Center for Community Health Development (CCHD), a research center within the Texas A&M School of Public Health, is conducting a local health assessment. Participants will be recruited by letter then contacted by phone –landline/cell – to request them to participate in the survey. Respondents may participate on the phone or online. Assessment results assist local organizations and communities understand the health-related needs of their residents. It is also used to secure funding to develop and improve health infrastructure and increase access to care like: rural transportation, mental health services, service coordination, patient education, physical activity and medication assistance. Please be aware of this when checking your mail.
Read morePena Denied Parole
The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles denied parole for Former Austin County Tax Assessor/Collector Marcus Peña on January 7, 2019.
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