![IT’S FINISHED: Webber Completes I-10 Austin County Project Ahead of Schedule [VIDEO]](https://i2.wp.com/austincountynewsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Interstate-10.jpg?w=627&resize=627,376&ssl=1)
Webber successfully reconstructed a 10-mile rural freeway, converting it from a 2-lane asphalt highway to a 3-lane concrete one, with shoulder and feeder roads, ahead of schedule, providing a safer and more efficient roadway for the Texas Department of Transportation’s Yoakum District.
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On January 15, 2023, at around 7:05 pm, the Austin County Sheriff’s Department was called to the Lindemann Store in Industry, Texas to investigate a disturbance that was in progress. During the course of the investigation, one person was arrested at the scene. Currently, all of the statements, videos, body-worn camera footage, and evidence collected has been forwarded to the Austin County District Attorney for consideration of potential charges against various individuals.
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The Wallis City Council met on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 6pm at the Wallis City Hall to discuss the business of the city. The following video is of that meeting.
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The Austin County Fair Association was well-represented at the Texas Association of Fairs & Events Convention and took home several awards for excellence in marketing and communications. The fair, which promotes the agricultural lifestyle and attracts around 24,000 visitors to the fairgrounds each year, will be held from October 6th to 15th in 2023. The Austin County Fair Association is a 501©3 non-profit organization.
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The Brazos Cougars Boys Varsity Basketball defeated the Hempstead Bobcats 66-43 in an away conference game on Tuesday, bringing their overall record to 10-7 and district record to 4-0. The team’s strong performance has them ranked 886th in Texas and 107th in their state division. The Cougars will look to continue their winning ways in their next game against Hitchcock on January 17th.
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