Bryan McAuley and Nicole Shadle share the story of San Felipe de Austin, early Texas history, and how the site continues to engage the public through education, archeology, and living history.
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Pastor Rusty Griffin – Transforming Lives Through Prison Ministry
Discover how Pastor Rusty Griffin’s unique prison ministry is transforming lives behind bars, fostering rehabilitation, and bringing hope to those society often overlooks.
Carolyn Bilski & Cookie Curry – Meals on Wheels of Austin County
Discover how Meals on Wheels of Austin County provides hot meals, welfare checks, and vital support to seniors, veterans, and individuals with disabilities—plus how you can get involved!
Ryan Orbin & Jeremiah Campbell – Manna House in Brookshire, Texas
In this episode of Hello Austin County, we speak with Ryan Orbin and Jeremiah Campbell of Manna House, a faith-based recovery program in Brookshire helping men overcome addiction through spiritual healing and accountability. They share their personal journeys, Manna House’s impact, and plans for future expansion.
Annalee Epps, Our Current Watershed Coordinator Extension Specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife
In this episode of Hello Austin County, Annalee Epps, a Texas A&M AgriLife extension specialist, discusses watershed management, pollution prevention, and community efforts to protect Mill Creek’s water quality.
Cowboy Szymanski – Phenix Knives in Bellville, Texas
In this episode of Hello Austin County, Shelley Stuessel-Brian interviews Cowboy Szymanski, the owner of Phenix Knives in Bellville, Texas, about his 27-year journey as a bladesmith. Cowboy shares how he transformed Bellville’s historic 1891 blacksmith shop into a thriving hub for knife-making, hands-on workshops, and community engagement before expanding to a larger facility. He also discusses the Texas Select Custom Cutlery Event, his passion for teaching, and the future of Phenix Knives as a landmark for craftsmanship and tradition.
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Cade Mathis – Millheim Honey Company [VIDEO]
In this episode of Hello Austin County, Shelley Stuessel-Brian and Greg Stuessel interview Cade Mathis, the 20-year-old owner of Millheim Honey Company. Cade, a Bellville High graduate, shares his journey of starting his beekeeping business at 12 years old, overcoming challenges, and growing it into a local success. Viewers will learn about his innovative honey production techniques, the seasonal variations in honey flavors, and the benefits of local honey, along with his plans to expand with mobile honey extraction services.
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AbbyLynn Moyle: Virgil and Josephine Gordon Memorial Library – History, Programs, and Community Impact [VIDEO]
The Virgil and Josephine Gordon Memorial Library in Sealy, Texas, serves as a vital community hub, offering everything from traditional book lending to digital literacy support and engaging summer programs for all ages. In the latest episode of “Hello Austin County”, library manager AbbyLynn Moyle shared the library’s rich history, innovative services, and the impact of community donations in keeping its doors open. Watch the full interview to learn how this nonprofit library continues to inspire and connect the people of Sealy, TX.