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High-Speed Chase Ends in Arrest of Stolen Vehicle Suspect in Bellville, TX

High-Speed Chase Ends in Arrest of Stolen Vehicle Suspect in Bellville, TX

Feb 29, 2024 | , ,

A high-speed chase in Bellville, TX, ended in the arrest of Rami Idrissou of Katy, who was driving a stolen vehicle. Austin County Sheriff’s deputies, along with Bellville Police, pursued Idrissou through the town and onto Hwy 159 E, where he ultimately wrecked the vehicle in Hempstead, TX, and was taken into custody. Assisted by several law enforcement agencies, Idrissou was charged with Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, Evading Arrest, and Theft of a Motor Vehicle.

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Drug Bust in Hempstead: Austin County SRT Seizes Narcotics and Arrests Suspect

Drug Bust in Hempstead: Austin County SRT Seizes Narcotics and Arrests Suspect

Feb 26, 2024 | ,

In a targeted operation, the Austin County Regional Special Response Team (SRT) executed a search warrant in Hempstead, Texas, leading to the arrest of Ozell Gillum (47) and the seizure of crack cocaine, powder cocaine, and a firearm. The operation, part of an ongoing narcotics investigation by the Westside Narcotics Task Force (HIDTA), involved multiple law enforcement agencies collaborating to address drug-related concerns in the area. Gillum has been charged with Manufacture and/or Delivery of a Controlled Substance PG 1 and is currently in custody at the Waller County Jail.

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Chandler Wahrmund Presents Fanthorp Inn’s Legacy at Bellville Historical Society’s February Meeting [VIDEO]

Chandler Wahrmund Presents Fanthorp Inn’s Legacy at Bellville Historical Society’s February Meeting [VIDEO]

Feb 23, 2024 | ,

At the Bellville Historical Society’s February Meeting, educator Chandler Wahrmund highlighted the historic Fanthorp Inn in Anderson, Texas, which recently underwent restoration. Dating back 190 years to when Henry Fanthorp married Rachel, the inn served as a vital hub for travelers like Abel Beardsley, whose letters detail life there in the 1850s. Closed for renovations since September, the inn plans a grand reopening in October, offering events like butter churning and celebrations of historical milestones.

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Multiple Fire Departments Respond to Intense Structure Fire in Sealy, Texas

Multiple Fire Departments Respond to Intense Structure Fire in Sealy, Texas

Feb 23, 2024 | ,

Multiple fire departments converged in Sealy, Texas, joining forces to battle a fierce structure fire at 220 Howard. The fire, classified as a “working structure fire,” demanded a concerted effort from the Bellville Volunteer Fire Department, Cat Spring Volunteer Fire Department, and San Felipe/Frydek Fire Department. Despite the challenging circumstances, no injuries were reported, thanks to the coordinated response of the emergency services teams.

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Early Voting Begins Tuesday, February 20, 2024: Find Your Voting Place in Austin County, Texas

Early Voting Begins Tuesday, February 20, 2024: Find Your Voting Place in Austin County, Texas

Feb 19, 2024 | , , , ,

Early voting begins Tuesday, February 20, 2024 in Austin County, Texas! Exercise your right to vote and make your voice heard at the Austin County Annex on Wendt Street or the W.E. Hill Community Center in Sealy. Check out the sample ballots for all four precincts to prepare for this important election.

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