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Entering this week, the Department of State Health Services had record of 191 active cases of COVID-19 in Austin County, a 39-case increase from the previous week. Three more fatalities were also added to the totals and as of Monday, there had been 44 COVID-related deaths in Austin County.

According to information from Sealy Police Department, Interstate 10 mainlaines are scheduled for closure tonight, Thursday, Sept. 1, at 7:00 p.m., until Friday, Sept. 2, at 5:00 a.m. between Chew and Mlcak Roads.

The purpose of the closure is to remove the Mlcak overpass bridge spanning over IH10.