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April 22, 2026<\/h4>\n

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In The Living Room – Rock The Country with Kevin Bellville<\/h1>\n

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Rock the Country Bellville 2026: Bellville Police Chief Answers Your Questions About Traffic, Safety & Crowds<\/p>\n

Join us in the living room with Kevin Bellville, Chief of the Bellville Police Department, for an honest, no-filter conversation about the upcoming Rock the Country music festival at the Austin County Fairgrounds on May 1-2, 2026.
With headliners like Jason Aldean, Kid Rock, Brantley Gilbert, Ella Langley, Chase Matthew, Aaron Lewis & The Stateliners, and many more, this event is expected to draw big crowds \u2014 and some locals are feeling a mix of excitement and nerves.
In this interview, Chief Bellville covers:<\/p>\n

– Expected attendance and how it compares to the Austin County Fair
– The full traffic plan (including detours from Hwy 36, Brenham, and Hempstead)
– Extra law enforcement: 30+ DPS troopers, Sheriff\u2019s Office, Sealy PD, and officers from across Texas
– Safety measures, EMS support, and what to expect with noise and crowds
– His top advice for residents: pack your patience, be kind, and plan ahead<\/p>\n

Whether you’re heading to the show or just want to know how it will impact daily life in Austin County, this is the must-watch interview for real answers straight from local law enforcement.<\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Host:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Shelley Stuessel-Brian<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Director of Operations, Austin County News Online<\/span>\u00a0& Co-Creator, <\/span>Hello Austin County<\/em><\/h3>\n

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Greg Stuessel<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Publisher, Executive Producer, Technical Director
\nAustin County News Online & Austin County Media<\/span><\/h3>\n

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\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Guests:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Kevin Bellville, Police Chief<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u00a0Bellville Police Department<\/h4>\n

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\ud83c\udfa7 Episode Highlights<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n

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For more information:<\/p>\n

Dates: May 1 & 2, 2026 <\/span><\/p>\n

Location: Austin County Fairgrounds, Bellville, TX<\/span><\/p>\n

Get tickets & full lineup: rockthecountry.com\/bellville-tx<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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