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IDM Program
IDM Program
BELLVILLE - The Austin County Sheriff's Office has been awarded funds through the Texas Department of Transportation’s Impaired Driving Mobilization (IDM) Program. This will allow the sheriff's office to provide increased patrols within portions of unincorporated Austin County, over the holidays. 12/20/2023 23:00
Weimar celebrates 150 years young
Weimar celebrates 150 years young
WEIMAR - It is easy to look back in history and be amazed at how far Wei- 12/20/2023 23:00
Sealy PD working jugging cases
Sealy PD working jugging cases
SEALY – The Sealy Police Department wants everyone to be aware of their surroundings at all times. Recently, three burglary of motor vehicle cases have happened on Overcreek Way. in Sealy. 12/20/2023 23:00
Officer Keith Llanes receives Lifesaving Award
Officer Keith Llanes receives Lifesaving Award
Officer Keith Llanes receives Lifesaving Award 12/20/2023 23:00
Illegal alien arrested for murder of 16-year-old cheerleader
Illegal alien arrested for murder of 16-year-old cheerleader
EDNA – A mother’s worst fears were realized when her daughter was found stabbed to death lying in a bathtub on Dec. 5 in their Edna home. The victim, Lizbeth Medina, was an Edna High School cheerleader. Her mother made the discovery. 12/20/2023 23:00
RT-C crowns queen and beau
RT-C crowns queen and beau
RT-C crowns queen and beau 12/20/2023 23:00
Bellville Brahmas still winners
Bellville Brahmas still winners
Bellville Brahmas still winners 12/20/2023 23:00
BANNER BRIEFS
BANNER BRIEFS
WEIMAR - The Weimar Rotary Club is seeking donations for their "Share the Warmth" campaign to help keep the residents of Weimar keep warm this winter. If you would like to donate, you can drop off new portable heaters and/or new blankets (both must be in original packaging) at Fayette Savings Bank, and Hill Bank and Trust Co. in Weimar. Monetary donations are accepted at Fayette Savings Bank in Weimar. Items will be distributed at the monthly Weimar FFA We C.A.N. Food Bank. 12/20/2023 23:00
Be aware
Be aware
Be aware of your surroundings at all times. Criminals go on their shopping spree in your vehicles as you Christmas shop. Also, go with a companion when all pos - 12/20/2023 23:00
BANNER BRIEFS
BANNER BRIEFS
12/13/2023 23:00
BANNER MARKETS
BANNER MARKETS
Ca ttle on hand: 1,645 Packer Cows: Higher dressing cutter cows, .83-1.02; fatter util - 12/13/2023 23:00
Wildlife Tax Valuation class
Wildlife Tax Valuation class
WEIMAR – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in Austin and Colorado counties is partnering with Texas Parks and Wildlife to host a Feathers, Furs, and Farming program on Saturday, Dec. 15. The focus of this program will center around Wildlife Tax Valuation. Two general CEUs will be offered for TDA Pesticide Applicators. 12/13/2023 23:00
Silver Drivers Safe Texans program
Silver Drivers Safe Texans program
Silver Drivers Safe Texans aim to reduce traffic fatalities and se vere injuries among pedestrian and bicyclists Silver Drivers Safe Texans are encouraging the public to be safe road users in order to reduce the death rates in Texas. They are also encouraging drivers to be on the lookout for pedestrians and bicyclists to help reduce traffic deaths. 12/13/2023 23:00
Fayette County receives Community Impact grant
Fayette County receives Community Impact grant
Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek says that CIT Investigator Jeremy Castleberry applied for and received a grant through the Fayette Community Foundation and the Red Door Fund for Mental Health. 12/13/2023 23:00
Christmas Eve Creamy Crockpot Hot Chocolate
Christmas Eve Creamy Crockpot Hot Chocolate
In Texas, the wintery chill of the night or early morning is short. 12/13/2023 23:00
How to secure your child’s future
How to secure your child’s future
SCHULENBURG – Every parent wants the best for their child’s future, and one of the best ways to make sure your child will have a bright future is to be sure that you are correctly using the right car seat for your child and that the seat is correctly installed in your vehicle every time. The problem is that keeping them safe in vehicles isn’t as easy as it might appear. 12/13/2023 23:00
Child sexual assault suspected arrested
Child sexual assault suspected arrested
HEMPSTEAD – Fausto Romero-Lomeli, 37, was indicted by an Austin County Grand Jury for Continuous Sexual Assault of a Child on Nov. 15. An Austin County deputy currently assigned to the US Marshals Gulf Coast Violent Offender and Fugitive Task Force was given the task of locating and arresting Romero-Lomeli. 12/13/2023 23:00
Narcotics investigation leads to arrest of local man
Narcotics investigation leads to arrest of local man
BELLVILLE – The Austin County Regional Special Response Team (SRT) executed search warrants and an arrest warrant at a property located in the 4000 block of Coshatte Road, in Bellville on Nov. 29. These warrants were the result of an ongoing narcotics investigation led by the Westside Narcotics Task Force (HIDTA). 12/13/2023 23:00
Water fountains source of cocaine
Water fountains source of cocaine
Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported on the afternoon of Dec. 6 around 1:55 p.m., Drug Interdiction Sgt. Randy Thumann and his Canine partner "KOLT', conducted a traffic stop on a 2014 Ford truck pulling a white utility trailer on Interstate- 10 at the 671 mile marker for a traffic violation. Thumann approached the vehicle which was occupied by three individuals. 12/13/2023 23:00
Fayette County Country Music Club hosts Christmas Opry
Fayette County Country Music Club hosts Christmas Opry
LA GRANGE – The Fayette County Country Music Club will host their Christmas Opry on Monday, Dec. 18, at the KC Hall in La Grange. The show starts at 7 p.m.. and the doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Admission is $8. 12/13/2023 23:00
Schulenburg Police Association donates to St. Rose of Lima
Schulenburg Police Association donates to St. Rose of Lima
Schulenburg Police Association donates to St. Rose of Lima 12/13/2023 23:00
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