Category Archives: Local News
An 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.
Read moreLocal Teens Recognized For Act Of Service [VIDEO]
Two teenagers, Bellville High School Senior Alex Rodgers and Faith Academy Junior Dusty Rodgers, took it upon themselves to remove graffiti off the Stephen F. Austin statue and Thursday they were honored during the Bellville Economic Development Corporation’s monthly meeting.
Read moreAustin County Fair Association Announces Jr. Fair Board Members
The Austin County Fair Association is pleased to announce the formation of a Jr. Fair Board. The Jr. Fair Board is comprised of young people between the ages of 17-20 who have previously participated in the Austin County Fair through 4H or FFA.
Read moreFinal Suspect of Newman’s Bakery Robbery In Custody
The final suspect from the Newman’s Bakery Robbery is now in custody. Bellville PD gave the announcement on their Facebook Page.
Read moreFRED Visits Austin County WIC Clinics and Gordon Memorial Library in Sealy
FRED…another name for the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s “Families Reading Every Day” project will be featured this summer at all WIC Clinics in Austin County and the Gordon Memorial Library in Sealy.
Read moreHigher Meat Prices as Cattle Producers See Lower Prices, Texas A&M’s Dr. David Anderson Tells Us Why [VIDEO]
If you’ve been to the grocery store lately you’ve undoubtedly seen the soaring prices of meat or maybe you’ve seen the limitations being placed on the amount of meat you can purchase. We’re even hearing about how thousands of pigs rot in compost as the U.S. faces this meat shortage. So, how can this be? How can we be facing a meat shortage as producers are facing lower prices and having to destroy their livestock? Dr. David Anderson, Professor and Extension Agricultural Economist with Texas A&M University joins us to explain the situation.
Read moreNewman’s Bakery Robber Identified and Warrant Issued
The Bellville Police Department gave an update on their Facebook Page relating the the robbery of Newman’s Bakery in Bellville. Another of the suspects wanted in the robbery has been identified as Janorris Delshawn Black (20), from Houston. They are asking that anyone with information on his whereabouts contact the Austin County Crime Stoppers.
Read moreAustin County COVID-19 Update
An update on Austin County’s number of COVID-19 cases, confirmed and recovered. As well as guidelines from Governor Abbott’s Office.
Read moreNewman’s Bakery Robbery Suspects Still At Large
Three subjects entered Newman’s Bakery at approximately 4 PM yesterday afternoon and took a safe while no one was watching. Waller County Sheriff’s Office and DPS began a pursuit. Soon after, the vehicle was involved in a 3 car crash near the 99 overpass on Hwy 290. The driver was apprehended but the other suspects got away. Police are asking for your help in finding these suspects.
Read moreAn Update from Austin County Judge Tim Lapham
There are now 14 cases, 9 recovered, 5 active, 0 deaths. The 13th case resides in the Kenney area and is a health care worker. The 14th case, a male in his 50s, resides in the Sealy area and is travel related.
Read moreA COVID-19 Mobile Test Collection Site is coming to Austin County on May 8th
This is a cooperative effort between the Texas Military Department, Texas Division of Emergency Management, Texas Emergency Medical Task Force, Texas Health and Human Services and Austin County EOC.
Read more2020 Bellville Election Results
The Bellville City Council election was held today. We have the results of the election.
Read moreBEGINNING MAY 4, 2020, THE AUSTIN COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK’S OFFICE WILL BEGIN ACCEPTING PASSPORT APPLICATIONS
THE AUSTIN COUNTY DISTRICT CLERK’S OFFICE WILL BEGIN ACCEPTING PASSPORT APPLICATIONS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Read moreAustin County Sheriff’s Office Receives Donation
Austin County Sheriff’s Office and the Austin County Special Response Team received a donation of 4 Tactical Vests from the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Read moreShooting At Park Place Apartments
Officers were dispatched to a shooting that took place at Park Place Apartments, located at 20 S Mechanic St, Bellville, TX at 9:13 PM on April 29th.
Read moreTri-County ER Coming to Sealy May 11th
This will provide needed emergency medical services that will be able to, in addition to COVID-19, address major illnesses and injuries such as heart attacks, strokes, work and home injuries, serious vomiting and diarrhea, dehydration, automobile accidents, high fevers, difficulty breathing.
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