Category Archives: Local News
Faith Academy Hosts Veterans Day Program
On Nov. 11, 2019, the Faith Academy administration, faculty, staff and student body invited local veterans and the community to join them in recognizing and celebrating Veterans Day.
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Austin County Burn Ban Lifted
The Austin County Commissioners Court lifted the burn ban that has been in past for weeks. At this morning’s court the vote was quickly and unanimously decided to lift it. However, with high winds still an issue, everyone is encouraged to be careful and safe when dealing with fire.
Read more2019 Sealy Night Out
“Sealy Night Out” 2019 took place on Saturday November 9, 2019 at Levine Park in Sealy, TX. The feature presentation for the night was Toy Story 4. Local families came out and participated in this yearly tradition.
Read moreBlinn College District Accepting Entries For the 18th Annual Young Pianist Competition
The Blinn College District invites pianists in grades 5-12 to apply for the 18th annual Young Pianist Competition to be held Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, at the Dr. W.W. O’Donnell Performing Arts Center on the Blinn-Brenham Campus.
Read more2019 Austin County Fair Parade [VIDEO]
The 2019 Austin County Fair kicked off officially with the opening day parade. A great turnout of people lined the streets to see the floats and bands. If you weren’t able to make it, don’t worry. We’ve got the entire parade for you!
Read moreAustin County Burn Ban Will Continue [VIDEO]
The burn ban will continue despite rains that parts of the county have received. Commissioner Reichardt was in favor of lifting the ban for a 3 week interim and then revisit whether to put it back in place or not but, the other commissioners were not in favor of that. The video of the discussion and vote can be seen in the article.
Read moreAustin County Commissioners Court sets 2019-20 Tax Rate [VIDEO]
The 2019- 20 Austin County Tax rate was finalized at Commissioners Court at Mondays meeting.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreAustin 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.
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