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Austin County, Texas
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Incoming Democratic state leaders put out call for resumes
Incoming Democratic leaders in several U.S. states are inviting people to submit résumés as they prepare to take office. The call is aimed at building teams for their administrations and filling roles across state…
Warm sunshine for remainder of work week
Meteorologist Kristen Currie forecasts that sunshine will gradually return today as dry air moves in overnight. The clearer conditions are expected to become dominant for the remainder of the work week. The forecast…
Austin County Blue Santa Information
Austin County police departments are organizing holiday assistance for local families. In Bellville, applications for children’s gifts are available at the police department and City Hall, with a December 4 deadline…
AUSTIN COUNTY JAIL REPORT: Monday, November 2, 2026
The Austin County jail report lists people booked between November 2 and 8, including their charges, arresting agencies and bond information. The weekly roundup includes allegations ranging from probation violations to…
Austin County week outlook: Showers to start, then more sunshine
Austin County residents should prepare for a week starting with showers and ending with sunshine. The National Weather Service forecasts a 70% chance of rain on Monday, with temperatures rising into the upper 70s by…
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Dreary, wet Sunday as rain lingers into the work week
A dreary and wet Sunday is expected as rain showers and downpours move into the region. According to meteorologist Hannah Gard, the wet weather is set to linger throughout the day and continue intermittently into early…
Live updates: No. 10 Texas faces No. 19 Missouri with CFP implications
No. 10 Texas faces No. 19 Missouri in a high-stakes college football matchup with significant College Football Playoff implications. Both teams are looking to improve their standing in the national rankings as the…
Rain likely at times this weekend, temps running cool
Meteorologists are forecasting a wet weekend for the region, with rain expected to become increasingly likely by Sunday. Residents are advised to keep umbrellas handy as temperatures remain cool throughout the period…
TPWD: Clean, Drain and Dry Hunting Gear to Stop Invasive Species
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is urging waterfowl hunters to clean, drain, and dry their boats and gear to prevent the spread of invasive species like giant salvinia and zebra mussels. These organisms can…
'Disgruntled' ex-Chili's employee drove stolen car into Pennsylvania restaurant: Police
A disgruntled former employee was arrested after allegedly driving a stolen vehicle into a Chili's restaurant in Pennsylvania. Police responded to the scene following the incident, which caused significant damage to the…
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October was warm, Climate Central reports
Climate Central has reported that the month of October experienced significantly warmer-than-average temperatures across the United States. The findings highlight ongoing trends in climate patterns, contributing to a…
1 dead in Lee County fire, sheriff's office says
One person has died following a residential fire in Lee County on Wednesday morning. Local sheriff's office officials confirmed the fatality but have provided few additional details regarding the cause of the blaze or…
Weak cold front brings gusty winds, drop in temps late week
A weak cold front is expected to bring gusty winds and a slight drop in temperatures across the region today. While the chance of rain remains minimal for the immediate period, meteorologists are tracking a stronger…
Texas AG-elect to review state’s lawsuit filed under Paxton
The incoming Texas Attorney General has announced plans to review a state lawsuit that was originally filed under the administration of Ken Paxton. The review will determine the future direction of the legal action as…
Which races are advancing to runoffs in the Nov. 2026 general election?
Several local election races are heading to runoff contests in December after candidates failed to secure the required 50% threshold for an outright victory in the November 2026 general election. These upcoming runoffs…
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Texas picks Democrat Clayton Tucker to lead Agriculture Commission
Texas has selected Democrat Clayton Tucker to lead the state's Agriculture Commission following the recent election.
Hays County elects new judge, district attorney
Hays County voters have elected new local leadership, choosing Michelle Cohen as the next county judge and Democrat Alfonso Salazar as the next district attorney. These results follow the general election held on…
Hinojosa defeats Abbott to become first Democratic Texas governor in over 30 years
Hinojosa has defeated Abbott to become the first Democratic governor of Texas in over 30 years.
Live result maps: Texas State Senate and House
Interactive maps are available to track the results of the 2026 Texas State Senate and House elections. Voters can view real-time data as ballots are counted across the state to determine the composition of the…
BELLVILLE POLICE ANNOUNCE RAILROAD CROSSING TEMPORARILY BEING CLOSED
The Bellville Police Department has announced that a local railroad crossing will be temporarily closed to motorists. No specific duration or reason for the closure was provided in the announcement. Drivers are advised…
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FOUR PEOPLE ARRESTED IN “JUGGING” INVESTIGATION
The Austin County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Unit has successfully apprehended four individuals linked to a series of “jugging” offenses. This criminal activity involves suspects targeting bank customers to…