Category Archives: Local News
Texans Not Expected To Lose Power Through The Rest Of The Summer, Regulators Say
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The state’s electricity regulators said they’re taking steps to assure a skeptical public that the power won’t go out again if Texas experiences extreme weather this summer.
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Dr. Bruce Gooch Eager To Launch New Simulation And Game Programming Curriculum At Blinn College
Blinn plans to launch the new program on the RELLIS and Brenham campuses
Read moreDPS Ramping Up Move Over/Slow Down Enforcement
AUSTIN COUNTY FAIR ANNOUNCES 2021 LINE-UP
the Austin County Fair Association is proud to announce our entertainment line-up for the 94th Austin County Fair!
Read moreHOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO™ ANNOUNCES NEW CALF SCRAMBLE EVENT FOR 2022
“Super Scramble” event will award up to $42,000 in cash prizes for Texas youth
Read moreTexas A&M Entomologist Wages War On Ticks
Research focused on preventing negative economic, health impacts
Read moreHay & Forage Producers Encouraged to Submit Samples for Analysis
The Beef and Forage Committee of Austin County is encouraging beef cattle producers to turn in a sample of their hay for analysis. Hay samples may be turned in at the Austin County Extension Office (located at 800 E. Wendt St), Harrison Farm Service and Linseisen’s Feed & Supply Inc in Bellville, Steinhauser’s in Sealy, Dudensing Farm Service in New […]
Read moreFall Horticulture Seminar- August 27th
Private Application Trainings for 2021
Private Application Trainings for 2021
Read moreOfficials In Charge Of Texas’ Power Grid Try To Reassure Lawmakers And The Public That They’re Fixing Lingering Problems
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Lawmakers cannot pass laws to improve Texas’ power grid during the special legislative session. They’re discussing it anyway.
Read moreWayne Duddlesten Foundation Awards $100,000 Grant To Support Trades Scholarships At Blinn College
Gift will be used for workforce training scholarships
Read moreDPS Kicks Off Two Operations To Keep Roads Safe This Holiday
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will be increasing the number of Texas Highway Patrol Troopers on the road from Friday, July 2, through Monday, July 5, as part of Operation CARE (Crash Awareness Reduction and Effort) and Operation Holiday. DPS Troopers will be on the roads looking for drivers who are speeding, driving while intoxicated or not their wearing seat belts.
Read moreSeven Students Complete Blinn College Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Program
Certified clinical medical assistants earn $17.23 per hour and employment is climbing rapidly
Read moreTwenty-Seven Students Complete Blinn Electrical Technician, HVAC Technician, And Plumbing Programs
The Blinn College District recently recognized 27 students who earned certificates of completion in the principles of electrical technician, HVAC technician, or plumbing.
Read moreTexas Students’ Standardized Test Scores Dropped Dramatically During The Pandemic, Especially In Math
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The drop was more significant in districts that had most of their instruction online, compared to districts with more in-person classes.
Read moreAustin County Reaches Zero Active COVID Cases
Austin County has finally reached Zero active cases of COVID according to a social media post by County Judge, Tim Lapham. The news comes via the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Read moreLivestock Judging Camps Return To Blinn College-Brenham Campus
Livestock judging camps are back on the Blinn College-Brenham Campus.
Read moreGrid Operator Says Texans Can Return To Regular Electricity Use
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The operator had urged electricity conservation earlier this week as several power generators unexpectedly went offline as temperatures rose this week.
Read moreTexans Can Carry Handguns Without A License Or Training Starting Sept. 1, After Gov. Greg Abbott Signs Permitless Carry Bill Into Law
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Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and other Republicans who were initially noncommittal about the bill were under immense political pressure this session from conservatives and gun rights advocates, who have long lobbied the Texas Legislature for permitless carry.
Read moreLocal Emergency Responders Participate in Active Shooter Drill
Bellville High School was the host site for an active shooter/mass casualty drill. First responders from the Austin County Sheriff’s Office, Sealy ISD Police Department, Bellville Police Department, Austin County Special Response Team, Austin County EMS , the Bellville Volunteer Fire Department, and the Bellville Medical Center ER all received hands on practical training.
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