{"id":443,"date":"2025-11-05T01:28:10","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T01:28:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/?page_id=443"},"modified":"2025-12-13T06:20:06","modified_gmt":"2025-12-13T06:20:06","slug":"the-living-room","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/the-living-room\/","title":{"rendered":"The Living Room"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#060717&#8243; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Podcaster-34c.png&#8221; background_position=&#8221;bottom_center&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;6px||3px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_5,3_5&#8243; module_class=&#8221;studio-align&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; background_size=&#8221;contain&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;4%|10%|0%|10%|false|true&#8221; background_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; background_size_tablet=&#8221;cover&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][dnxte_lottie lottie_upload=&#8221;https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/06_Sun-Character-Sitting-on-Recaliner-Animation-1.json&#8221; lottie_use_button=&#8221;off&#8221; lottie_stop_on_hover=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;74%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/dnxte_lottie][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;c16985e1-e0d6-4022-964d-e2bfc04fa633&#8243; text_text_color=&#8221;#7CDA24&#8243; header_font=&#8221;Sarabun|800|||||||&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;100px&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;1px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; header_text_align_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; header_text_align_phone=&#8221;center&#8221; header_text_align_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; header_font_size_tablet=&#8221;60px&#8221; header_font_size_phone=&#8221;24px&#8221; header_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_3_text_align_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; header_3_text_align_phone=&#8221;center&#8221; header_3_text_align_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3>Hello Austin County<\/h3>\n<h1>In The Living Room<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;4827deed-2a92-4d97-a22f-f01067ae6873&#8243; header_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;Sarabun|700|||||||&#8221; header_4_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; header_4_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; header_4_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;16px||41px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; header_4_font_size_tablet=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_4_font_size_phone=&#8221;14px&#8221; header_4_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>\u2026where neighbors drop by for quick conversations about what\u2019s happening right here at home.<\/h4>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"883\">Hello Austin County&#8217;s <strong>In The Living Room<\/strong> segment is where we welcome guests for relaxed, short conversations about what\u2019s happening around our community. Filmed in our cozy studio living room, this segment highlights quick updates and timely spotlights \u2014 from new programs at the library and upcoming events to local fundraisers, creative projects, and community initiatives.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"1210\">Designed to be friendly, flexible, and easy to enjoy, The Living Room offers viewers a personal introduction to the neighbors, volunteers, organizers, and small-business owners working to make Austin County thrive. 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New World Screw Worm with Dr  Sonja Swiger<\/a><\/h3><div class='post-meta-user  '><span class='date'><i class='far fa-calendar-alt '><\/i>June 8, 2026<\/span><\/div><div class='tpg-excerpt'>The New World Screwworm is back and poses a serious threat to Texas livestock, wildlife, pets, and even humans. In this Austin County living room interview, Texas A&amp;M AgriLife Extension entomologist Dr. Sonja Swiger explains the parasitic fly that...<\/div><div class='post-meta '><span class='read-more'><a data-id='1012' class='' href='https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/new-world-screwworm-threat-texas\/'>Read More<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rt-col-md-4 rt-col-sm-6 rt-col-xs-12 even-grid-item rt-grid-item\" data-id=\"1001\"><div class=\"rt-holder\"><div class=\"rt-img-holder\"><a data-id=\"1001\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/2026-hurricane-preparedness-tips-stephen-burnett\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Stepehen.png\" class=\"rt-img-responsive \" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class='rt-detail'><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a data-id=\"1001\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/2026-hurricane-preparedness-tips-stephen-burnett\/\">In The Living Room &#8211; 2026 Hurricane Season Preparedness with Stephen Burnett<\/a><\/h3><div class='post-meta-user  '><span class='date'><i class='far fa-calendar-alt '><\/i>June 4, 2026<\/span><\/div><div class='tpg-excerpt'>As we head into the 2026 hurricane preparedness season, Texas A&amp;M Disaster Assessment and Recovery Specialist Stephen Burnett joined us in the living room to share critical advice every family needs. With storm season officially beginning June 1, now...<\/div><div class='post-meta '><span class='read-more'><a data-id='1001' class='' href='https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/2026-hurricane-preparedness-tips-stephen-burnett\/'>Read More<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rt-col-md-4 rt-col-sm-6 rt-col-xs-12 even-grid-item rt-grid-item\" data-id=\"991\"><div class=\"rt-holder\"><div class=\"rt-img-holder\"><a data-id=\"991\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/austin-county-peer-support\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Candi-Youtube-Thumbnail.png\" class=\"rt-img-responsive \" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class='rt-detail'><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a data-id=\"991\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/austin-county-peer-support\/\">In The Living Room &#8211; Multi Agency First Responder Pier Support Team with Candi Haveman<\/a><\/h3><div class='post-meta-user  '><span class='date'><i class='far fa-calendar-alt '><\/i>May 31, 2026<\/span><\/div><div class='tpg-excerpt'>Austin County peer support is here to help our local first responders. In this Living Room interview, Candi Havemann of Austin County EMS shares how the new Multi-Agency First Responder Peer Support Team is breaking the stigma around mental health...<\/div><div class='post-meta '><span class='read-more'><a data-id='991' class='' href='https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/austin-county-peer-support\/'>Read More<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rt-col-md-4 rt-col-sm-6 rt-col-xs-12 even-grid-item rt-grid-item\" data-id=\"963\"><div class=\"rt-holder\"><div class=\"rt-img-holder\"><a data-id=\"963\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/rock-the-country-bellville-2\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Rock-the-Country.png\" class=\"rt-img-responsive \" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class='rt-detail'><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a data-id=\"963\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/rock-the-country-bellville-2\/\">In The Living Room &#8211; Rock The Country Post Concert Update with  Kevin Bellville<\/a><\/h3><div class='post-meta-user  '><span class='date'><i class='far fa-calendar-alt '><\/i>May 16, 2026<\/span><\/div><div class='tpg-excerpt'>Chief Kevin Bellville delivers the complete Rock The Country Bellville update; how law enforcement, city crews, and residents turned a rainy Friday into a safe, record-setting success for Austin County...<\/div><div class='post-meta '><span class='read-more'><a data-id='963' class='' href='https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/rock-the-country-bellville-2\/'>Read More<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rt-col-md-4 rt-col-sm-6 rt-col-xs-12 even-grid-item rt-grid-item\" data-id=\"935\"><div class=\"rt-holder\"><div class=\"rt-img-holder\"><a data-id=\"935\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/rock-the-country-sealy-traffic\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Rock-the-Country-1.png\" class=\"rt-img-responsive \" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class='rt-detail'><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a data-id=\"935\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/rock-the-country-sealy-traffic\/\">In The Living Room &#8211; Rock the Country with Russell Grimes<\/a><\/h3><div class='post-meta-user  '><span class='date'><i class='far fa-calendar-alt '><\/i>April 28, 2026<\/span><\/div><div class='tpg-excerpt'>Join us as we sit down with Sealy Police Chief Russell Grimes to talk about how Sealy is preparing for the big Rock the Country concert weekend in Bellville, Texas!...<\/div><div class='post-meta '><span class='read-more'><a data-id='935' class='' href='https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/rock-the-country-sealy-traffic\/'>Read More<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rt-col-md-4 rt-col-sm-6 rt-col-xs-12 even-grid-item rt-grid-item\" data-id=\"926\"><div class=\"rt-holder\"><div class=\"rt-img-holder\"><a data-id=\"926\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/rock-the-country-bellville\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Rock-the-Country.png\" class=\"rt-img-responsive \" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class='rt-detail'><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a data-id=\"926\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/rock-the-country-bellville\/\">In The Living Room &#8211; Rock The Country with Kevin Bellville<\/a><\/h3><div class='post-meta-user  '><span class='date'><i class='far fa-calendar-alt '><\/i>April 23, 2026<\/span><\/div><div class='tpg-excerpt'>Bellville Police Chief Kevin Bellville shares the official safety and traffic plan for Rock the Country Bellville, giving locals everything they need to know for a smooth and safe weekend at the Austin County Fairgrounds...<\/div><div class='post-meta '><span class='read-more'><a data-id='926' class='' href='https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/rock-the-country-bellville\/'>Read More<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rt-col-md-4 rt-col-sm-6 rt-col-xs-12 even-grid-item rt-grid-item\" data-id=\"880\"><div class=\"rt-holder\"><div class=\"rt-img-holder\"><a data-id=\"880\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/bluebonnet-master-gardener-plant-sale\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Staci-1.png\" class=\"rt-img-responsive \" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class='rt-detail'><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a data-id=\"880\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/bluebonnet-master-gardener-plant-sale\/\">In The Living Room &#8211; The Austin County Master Gardener&#8217;s Annual Plant Sale with Staci Villareal<\/a><\/h3><div class='post-meta-user  '><span class='date'><i class='far fa-calendar-alt '><\/i>April 1, 2026<\/span><\/div><div class='tpg-excerpt'>Get ready for the Bluebonnet Master Gardener Plant Sale on April 11, 2026 in Sealy \u2014 the best place in Austin County to buy locally adapted plants from expert volunteers while supporting scholarships and community gardens...<\/div><div class='post-meta '><span class='read-more'><a data-id='880' class='' href='https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/bluebonnet-master-gardener-plant-sale\/'>Read More<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rt-col-md-4 rt-col-sm-6 rt-col-xs-12 even-grid-item rt-grid-item\" data-id=\"870\"><div class=\"rt-holder\"><div class=\"rt-img-holder\"><a data-id=\"870\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/yellow-rose-boot-scoot-2026\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Terrys-Youtube-cover.png\" class=\"rt-img-responsive \" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class='rt-detail'><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a data-id=\"870\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/yellow-rose-boot-scoot-2026\/\">In The Living Room &#8211; The Yellow Rose Boot Scoot with Terry Lynn Arnold of the IBC Network Foundation<\/a><\/h3><div class='post-meta-user  '><span class='date'><i class='far fa-calendar-alt '><\/i>March 28, 2026<\/span><\/div><div class='tpg-excerpt'>Discover the Yellow Rose Boot Scoot 2026\u2014an exciting family-friendly night of Texas dinner, dancing, and raffles at The Kenney Store to fund inflammatory breast cancer research. Join the fun on April 11!...<\/div><div class='post-meta '><span class='read-more'><a data-id='870' class='' href='https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/yellow-rose-boot-scoot-2026\/'>Read More<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rt-col-md-4 rt-col-sm-6 rt-col-xs-12 even-grid-item rt-grid-item\" data-id=\"850\"><div class=\"rt-holder\"><div class=\"rt-img-holder\"><a data-id=\"850\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/bellville-lions-den-night\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Youtube-Cover.png\" class=\"rt-img-responsive \" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class='rt-detail'><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a data-id=\"850\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/bellville-lions-den-night\/\">In The Living Room \u2013 Bellville Lions Club Den Night with President Jason Smalley<\/a><\/h3><div class='post-meta-user  '><span class='date'><i class='far fa-calendar-alt '><\/i>March 3, 2026<\/span><\/div><div class='tpg-excerpt'>Don't miss Bellville Lions Den Night on March 7, 2026\u2014patriotic steak dinner, live music, dancing, auctions, and raffle prizes to raise funds for Austin County charities! Tickets $75...<\/div><div class='post-meta '><span class='read-more'><a data-id='850' class='' href='https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/bellville-lions-den-night\/'>Read More<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rt-col-md-4 rt-col-sm-6 rt-col-xs-12 even-grid-item rt-grid-item\" data-id=\"842\"><div class=\"rt-holder\"><div class=\"rt-img-holder\"><a data-id=\"842\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/jeff-grobe-austin-county\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Grobe-Youtube-smaller.png\" class=\"rt-img-responsive \" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class='rt-detail'><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a data-id=\"842\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/jeff-grobe-austin-county\/\">In The Living Room &#8211; With Jeff Grobe, Candidate for Justice of the Peace Precinct 3<\/a><\/h3><div class='post-meta-user  '><span class='date'><i class='far fa-calendar-alt '><\/i>February 24, 2026<\/span><\/div><div class='tpg-excerpt'>Meet Jeff Grobe Austin County in our candid Living Room chat\u2014learn about his extensive public service background and compassionate plan for Justice of the Peace Precinct 3...<\/div><div class='post-meta '><span class='read-more'><a data-id='842' class='' href='https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/jeff-grobe-austin-county\/'>Read More<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rt-col-md-4 rt-col-sm-6 rt-col-xs-12 even-grid-item rt-grid-item\" data-id=\"832\"><div class=\"rt-holder\"><div class=\"rt-img-holder\"><a data-id=\"832\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/bernice-burger-jp4\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Bernice.png\" class=\"rt-img-responsive \" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class='rt-detail'><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a data-id=\"832\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/bernice-burger-jp4\/\">In The Living Room &#8211; With Bernice Burger, Incumbent Candidate for Justice of the Peace Precinct 4<\/a><\/h3><div class='post-meta-user  '><span class='date'><i class='far fa-calendar-alt '><\/i>February 18, 2026<\/span><\/div><div class='tpg-excerpt'>Bernice Burger JP4, Austin County's dedicated Justice of the Peace for Precinct 4, shared her extensive experience, community roots, and approach to fair, compassionate justice for all residents...<\/div><div class='post-meta '><span class='read-more'><a data-id='832' class='' href='https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/bernice-burger-jp4\/'>Read More<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rt-col-md-4 rt-col-sm-6 rt-col-xs-12 even-grid-item rt-grid-item\" data-id=\"793\"><div class=\"rt-holder\"><div class=\"rt-img-holder\"><a data-id=\"793\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/dennis-goose-geesaman-hd-85-interview\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Goose.png\" class=\"rt-img-responsive \" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class='rt-detail'><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a data-id=\"793\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/dennis-goose-geesaman-hd-85-interview\/\">In The Living Room \u2013 With Dennis \u201cGoose\u201d Geesaman, Candidate for Texas House District 85<\/a><\/h3><div class='post-meta-user  '><span class='date'><i class='far fa-calendar-alt '><\/i>February 17, 2026<\/span><\/div><div class='tpg-excerpt'>Discover why retired fighter pilot Dennis Goose Geesaman is challenging for Texas House District 85, hear his bold stance on transparency, lower taxes, and true conservative leadership in this must-watch interview...<\/div><div class='post-meta '><span class='read-more'><a data-id='793' class='' href='https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/dennis-goose-geesaman-hd-85-interview\/'>Read More<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rt-col-md-4 rt-col-sm-6 rt-col-xs-12 even-grid-item rt-grid-item\" data-id=\"783\"><div class=\"rt-holder\"><div class=\"rt-img-holder\"><a data-id=\"783\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/connie-drake-jp3-living-room\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Connie-Youtube-Cover.png\" class=\"rt-img-responsive \" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class='rt-detail'><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a data-id=\"783\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/connie-drake-jp3-living-room\/\">In The Living Room \u2013 With Connie (Ekarius) Drake, Candidate for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3<\/a><\/h3><div class='post-meta-user  '><span class='date'><i class='far fa-calendar-alt '><\/i>February 12, 2026<\/span><\/div><div class='tpg-excerpt'>We were so glad to have Connie (Ekarius) Drake with us today 'in The Living Room\"!  Connie is a Republican candidate for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, and is a lifelong Austin County resident...<\/div><div class='post-meta '><span class='read-more'><a data-id='783' class='' href='https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/connie-drake-jp3-living-room\/'>Read More<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rt-col-md-4 rt-col-sm-6 rt-col-xs-12 even-grid-item rt-grid-item\" data-id=\"765\"><div class=\"rt-holder\"><div class=\"rt-img-holder\"><a data-id=\"765\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/big-purple-pantry-launch-sealy\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Hello-Austin-County-1.png\" class=\"rt-img-responsive \" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class='rt-detail'><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a data-id=\"765\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/big-purple-pantry-launch-sealy\/\">In The Living Room &#8211; With Kate Mize of Kate&#8217;s Kans With An Update<\/a><\/h3><div class='post-meta-user  '><span class='date'><i class='far fa-calendar-alt '><\/i>January 22, 2026<\/span><\/div><div class='tpg-excerpt'>Join the Big Purple Pantry launch in Sealy on February 1st as Kate's Kans upgrades food aid\u2014donate, sponsor, and help feed Austin County families in need this year!...<\/div><div class='post-meta '><span class='read-more'><a data-id='765' class='' href='https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/big-purple-pantry-launch-sealy\/'>Read More<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rt-col-md-4 rt-col-sm-6 rt-col-xs-12 even-grid-item rt-grid-item\" data-id=\"758\"><div class=\"rt-holder\"><div class=\"rt-img-holder\"><a data-id=\"758\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/sealy-comedy-show-flannel-panel-legion\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/American-Legion-Cover.png\" class=\"rt-img-responsive \" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class='rt-detail'><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a data-id=\"758\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/sealy-comedy-show-flannel-panel-legion\/\">In The Living Room &#8211; The Flannel Panel Comedy Show with David Littman<\/a><\/h3><div class='post-meta-user  '><span class='date'><i class='far fa-calendar-alt '><\/i>January 21, 2026<\/span><\/div><div class='tpg-excerpt'>Get ready for the Sealy comedy show \"The Flannel Panel\" at American Legion Post 442 this Jan 23 \u2013 raw, blue-collar laughs with David Womble and Jimmy Kuratz, cold beers, and adult fun in Sealy, TX!...<\/div><div class='post-meta '><span class='read-more'><a data-id='758' class='' href='https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/sealy-comedy-show-flannel-panel-legion\/'>Read More<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rt-col-md-4 rt-col-sm-6 rt-col-xs-12 even-grid-item rt-grid-item\" data-id=\"743\"><div class=\"rt-holder\"><div class=\"rt-img-holder\"><a data-id=\"743\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/kates-cans-sealy-kits-for-kindness\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kits-of-kindness-venmo.png\" class=\"rt-img-responsive \" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class='rt-detail'><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a data-id=\"743\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/kates-cans-sealy-kits-for-kindness\/\">In The Living Room &#8211; with Kate&#8217;s Kans: Warmth, Food &#038; Hope<\/a><\/h3><div class='post-meta-user  '><span class='date'><i class='far fa-calendar-alt '><\/i>December 12, 2025<\/span><\/div><div class='tpg-excerpt'>Discover how Kate's Cans Sealy is providing essential Kits for Kindness to combat hunger and cold in Austin County this winter\u2014learn ways to donate and make a direct impact today!...<\/div><div class='post-meta '><span class='read-more'><a data-id='743' class='' href='https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/kates-cans-sealy-kits-for-kindness\/'>Read More<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rt-col-md-4 rt-col-sm-6 rt-col-xs-12 even-grid-item rt-grid-item\" data-id=\"558\"><div class=\"rt-holder\"><div class=\"rt-img-holder\"><a data-id=\"558\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/the-living-room-with-candice-ramos\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Candice-Ramos.png\" class=\"rt-img-responsive \" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class='rt-detail'><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a data-id=\"558\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/the-living-room-with-candice-ramos\/\">The Living Room: Stand With Me Summit With Candice Ramos<\/a><\/h3><div class='post-meta-user  '><span class='date'><i class='far fa-calendar-alt '><\/i>November 2, 2025<\/span><\/div><div class='tpg-excerpt'>Join Hello Austin County in the living room as we welcome Candice Ramos, Faith-Based Community Engagement Specialist with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. In this episode, Candice reveals everything you need to know about the...<\/div><div class='post-meta '><span class='read-more'><a data-id='558' class='' href='https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/the-living-room-with-candice-ramos\/'>Read More<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rt-col-md-4 rt-col-sm-6 rt-col-xs-12 even-grid-item rt-grid-item\" data-id=\"528\"><div class=\"rt-holder\"><div class=\"rt-img-holder\"><a data-id=\"528\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/stand-sunday-texas\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"462\" src=\"https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/11-4-2025-The-Living-Room-Stand-Sunday-With-Marcia-Bluitt.png\" class=\"rt-img-responsive \" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class='rt-detail'><h3 class=\"entry-title\"><a data-id=\"528\" class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/stand-sunday-texas\/\">The Living Room: Stand Sunday With Marcia Bluitt<\/a><\/h3><div class='post-meta-user  '><span class='date'><i class='far fa-calendar-alt '><\/i>November 2, 2025<\/span><\/div><div class='tpg-excerpt'>Join us in the living room as Hello Austin County welcomes back Marcia Bluitt, Faith Based Community Engagement Specialist with the Texas Department of Family Protective Services...<\/div><div class='post-meta '><span class='read-more'><a data-id='528' class='' href='https:\/\/austincountynewsonline.com\/hello\/stand-sunday-texas\/'>Read More<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; 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