Category Archives: Local News
Oak Hill Community Burglars Jailed After Being Caught In The Act
Two burglars are in jail after being spotted by an Austin County deputy sheriff last week while in the act of a burglary.
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Austin County Suffers Tragic Loss Of Commissioner Pct. 4 Douglas King
Austin County suffered a tragic loss yesterday when an equipment malfunction claimed the life of Commissioner Precinct 4 Douglas King.
Read moreLocal Sealy, TX Couple In Need After House Fire Takes All
A local Sealy, TX couple needs your generosity after a fire consumed their home Tuesday night. The local couple, Debbie & Ernest McCoslin, lost everything in the fire; including their pets.
Read moreThe 2018 Fantasy of Lights Parade [VIDEO]
The 2018 Fantasy of Lights Parade happened last night in Sealy, TX. We were there and have the entire parade for you to watch!
Read moreHere’s A Google Map Of The Austin County Justice Center And Where It Will Be Located
After we wrote about the passage of Prop A the biggest question that seemed be circulating was “Where is this going to be located?”. So, we reached out to Kenneth Burns, owner of Burns Architecture, LLC, to see if he couldn’t possibly get us a Google Map with the new Justice Center overlaid in it. He was kind enough to comply and sent us a rendering for the public to see.
Read moreAustin County Passes Prop A – “AUSTIN COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER” Will Become Reality
The Nov. 6 Election saw the passing of Proposition A here in Austin County, clearing the way for the construction of the newly proposed justice center.
Read moreSealy PD Have Suspect In Custody For Recent Mailbox Burglaries
Sealy PD have a suspect in custody after a rash of mailbox burglaries broke out in the Sealy, TX area. The suspect was caught with stolen items along with several tools used to commit the burglaries.
Read moreThere’s Plenty To Do This Halloween In Austin County
If Halloween is your season then you’re in luck this Halloween 2018. There are so many places in Austin County that are set to keep you busy. Here are some of the local area Halloween Activities.
Read moreSealy Historical Society’s “Ghost Tour” To Include Data From Paranormal Investigations
This year’s tour promises to be something truly special for the historian as well as the ghost hunter that resides in many of us!
Read more2018 Austin County Fair Results
The 2018 Austin County Fair Results are in! Here are the results of the the 2018 Austin County Fair Winners for the Home Economics Division, Hay Show and the Wine Show Results.
Read moreSealy Holds “National Night Out” Movie In The Park
The National Night Out On Crime 2018 was held in Sealy at Levine Park. The spotlight for the evening’s entertainment was the Pixar animated feature “Coco”.
Read moreSealy PD Looking For Burglary Suspect
The Sealy Police Department issued the following press release concerning a burglary that happened on September 24, 2018
Read moreWashington County Tractor In Sealy Holds Annual Open House and Hay And Forage School
Washington County Tractor held their yearly open house Tuesday September 25, 2018 to show customer appreciation for their business and that they are their top priority. The event was followed up by a 2 hour New Holland Hay and Forage school.
Read moreColumbus ISD Closes School Monday Due to Threat [VIDEO] ***UPDATE***
The Columbus ISD, Columbus, TX has closed after a threat was made on social media. According to the Columbus ISD superintendent, the threat was made via Snapchat, and reportedly named a student and mentioned an AK-47.
Read moreAustin County Sheriff’s Department Finds Approximately 800 to 1,000 Marijuana Plants In Cat Spring, TX
The Austin County Sheriff’s Department is reporting that they have made a sizable find in the local drug war; approximately 800 to 1,000 marijuana plants in Cat Spring, Texas.
Read moreTractor Trailer Plows Through Sealy Tractor Fence Into Tractor Lot [VIDEO]
A tractor trailer plowed into the Sealy Tractor sales lot Thursday morning mowing down the fence and hitting two tractors before finally coming to a stop. There were no injuries reported and workers from Sealy Tractor had the area cleaned and the fence back up by the end of the day.
Read more***UPDATED*** Sealy Police To Conduct Drill at Outlet Center Drive
The Sealy PD is warning the public that they will be conducting a drill at Outlet Center Drive this week. They warn the public so there is no alarm when they see the police and other emergency vehicles on the scene.
Read moreSealy ISD Bus Driver Loses Consciousness, Students Able To Control Bus
A tragic event happened for the Sealy ISD as one of their drivers suddenly collapsed while driving his bus with students in it. Nobody was injured but, the driver did not survive the episode.
Read moreSealy Park Burglary Solved and Suspects Arrested
The Sealy Police Department is reporting on their Facebook Page this evening that suspects that had broken into concession building used by the Greater Sealy Little League at B&PW Park have been apprehended.
Read moreSealy ER To Transition To Urgent Care Center September 1, 2018 [VIDEO]
The Sealy ER will be transitioning from an ER Facility to an Urgent Care Facility. Dr. Krishnaswamy explains the differences and how it will continue to serve the area.
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