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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Senator Lois Kolkhorst discussed the Texas Legislature’s achievements in tax relief, infrastructure improvements, border security, and energy grid reliability at the Sealy Chamber Lunch & Learn Event that took place on February 7, 2023 at the Sealy American Legion.
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The Austin County Sheriff’s Office responded swiftly to a disturbance call in Bellville, Texas, involving a male suspect discharging a firearm inside a residence. After securing the safety of family members, the Austin County Regional Special Response Team (SRT) and Crisis Negotiations Team (CNT) successfully convinced the suspect, Don Nguyen, to surrender peacefully. Nguyen, aged 24, was taken into custody and now faces charges of Aggravated Assault/Family Violence/with a weapon.
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On January 22, 2024, San Felipe Police Department officers apprehended Lucious Josey following a vehicle pursuit that began at Campo Santo St. and College St. and ended in a crash at College St. and Sealy Rd. Josey was charged with Possession of Marijuana and Evading with a Motor Vehicle, after which he was booked into the Austin County Jail. This successful operation was supported by the swift assistance of the Sealy Police Department.
Read More![Austin County Candidate Forum Highlights Local Electoral Choices [VIDEO]](https://i0.wp.com/austincountynewsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Candidate-Forum-Generic.jpg?w=627&resize=627,376&ssl=1)
The Austin County Candidate Forum, hosted in Sealy, Texas, provided a platform for local candidates to discuss their visions and policies. The event, organized by the local chambers of commerce as well as Austin County News Online, showcased a dynamic array of candidates for county clerk, commissioner, Justice of the Peace, and U.S. representative. The forum was an essential opportunity for voters to engage with the candidates, enhancing the community’s understanding of their electoral options.
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