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STAFFREPORTS The Brazos River Authority Board of Directors, at its bimonthly meeting March 24, approved a $9.8 million contract to fund a portion of the permitting and design phase of the Allens Creek Reservoir, a proposed pumped storage reservoir planned for the lower Brazos River Basin. 'It is an exciting project,' said Jon King, BRA's chief strategic officer.

The Texas Senate officially confirmed Brandy’s Robinson’s appointment as Austin County’s Criminal District Attorney. The decision was made April 16 and will allow Robinson to take her oath of office April 24 to begin her term of service for the county.

Needing passage in the Texas Senate, it appears that House Bill 2 may finally gain Texas Governor Greg Abbott his school voucher bill that he coveted for many years. The House passed the bill last Thursday and now it is headed to the Senate where Lt.

The Buccaneers erased a 10-0 deficit to earn the RegionXIVSouthvictory The Blinn College baseball team learned Thursday thatthequickestwaytoeraseabigdeficitiswith a big inning. Thesecond-rankedBuccaneersdugthemselvesout ofa10-runholewitha12-runthirdinningandcruised fromthereasBlinnshockedSanJacintoCollege-North 18-12atLeroyDreyerFieldinBrenham,Texas.

TEMPLE – The Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) and the Association of Texas Soil & Water Conservation Districts (ATSWCD) have partnered to highlight Texas Soil and Water Stewardship Week and the importance of voluntary land stewardship in Texas. The statewide campaign is April 27 through May 4, 2025, and the focus this year is “Home Is Where the Habitat Is.”

AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting a Presidential Disaster Declaration for South Texas communities impacted by recent rainfall and flooding. The Governor’s letter requests Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Individual Assistance programs for Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy counties.

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The Austin County Extension Education Association recently took a fascinating tour of Ives Creek in Bellville, to explore an innovative gardening technique that combines aquaponics and fish farming to produce environmentally friendly, all-natural, non-GMO products. During the tour, members learned about the sustainable farming practices used at Ives Creek, where fish and plants coexist in a symbiotic system that minimizes waste and maximizes efficiency. This handson experience provided valuable insights into the future of sustainable agriculture, allowing attendees to gain a deeper understanding of how aquaponics can help create eco-friendly, high-quality produce while supporting local food systems. The tour highlighted the importance of adopting environmentally conscious farming methods that benefit both the community and the planet.

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott announced that TMEIC Corporation Americas will be constructing a new uninterruptible power supplies and medium voltage drives manufacturing facility in Waller County. A Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) grant of $368,838 has been extended to TMEIC Corporation Americas. The project will create 62 new jobs to start and generate more than $65 million in capital investment.

The Austin County Sheriff’s office is warning residents about a scam that has been circulating in the area. The department has been alerted to residents receiving texts, emails and calls regarding outstanding fees due with the sheriff’s office.