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Lapham says county in strong financial position Calling Austin County “a great place to live,” Austin County Judge Tim Lapham said the county is doing well and sitting in a strong financial position as it did last year during his state of the county address. “The county is in approximately the same financial position as last year.

Austin County Grand Jury returned indictments on two high-profile arrests made by authorities on unrelated incidents. Joshua Scott Waters was indicted on two counts of aggravated assault with a weapon and Deshawn Myckel Williams was indicted on aggravated robbery charges.

National Wildlife Refuge celebrates grand opening of new headquarters The Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of their new headquarters on Friday, April 4 and hosted their 27th annual Boomin’ and Bloomin’ festival Saturday, April 5 through Sunday, April 6. The grand opening of the new headquarters features a visitor center with displays of all the wildlife found on the prairie, as well as a display of the endangered prairie chicken, an informational booth and an educational video about the work being done on the refuge and more.

Last week, Travis County State District Judge, Maya Guerra Gamble, ruled in favor of a motion to distribute more than $4.5 million to investors in Retirement Value, LLC (RV). The motion was filed on March 4, by Michael D. Napoli, counsel to the court-appointed receiver in control of the company—Eduardo S. Espinosa with Akerman, LLP. The Honorable Judge Gamble entered the distribution order on March 28.

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Rangers to open an investigation into the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) and any affiliated entities for potential criminal activities. “Texas is a law-and-order state, and those scheming to evade law enforcement scrutiny must know justice is awaiting them,” said Governor Abbott.

Despite severe weather forecasts, high winds, and tornado watches threatening the 2025 Coastal Plains District Camporee, Scouts from Troop 1880 (Richmond) and Troop 941 (Fulshear) rose to the occasion with flexibility, leadership, and true Scouting spirit.