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In January, EEA (Extension Education Association) of Austin County, a direct part of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, conducted an educational program focused on “7 Steps to Putting Your Financial House in Order: Your Estate Plan.”

The Walk Across Texas program officially kicked off on Sunday, Feb. 2 with Brazos and Bellville ISD. This eight-week initiative is a fantastic opportunity to improve fitness and mobility while promoting an active lifestyle. Students, teachers, and their families are encouraged to embrace weekly challenges to move more and stay active.

The Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force has been called in to assist the Waller County Sheriff’s office in the search for a suspect that escaped custody last Thursday from Midcoast Medical Center in Bellville Authorities have continued to search for Salvador Saucedo since his escape from the hospital last Sunday.

Wallis – January is School Board Recognition Month, and Brazos ISD is celebrating its trustees for their dedication and commitment to the district and its students. With the theme, Leadership for Tomorrow’s Texas, Brazos ISD celebrations will spotlight the essential role school board members play in guiding the future of education.

On Thursday, Jan. 9, in front of an audience that included his family, friends, coaches, and the entire school community, Cash Eckermann made history by signing his National Letter of Intent to play baseball for Nelson University.

Austin County Criminal District Attorney Travis Koehn announced his retirement effective Feb. 28 after serving 43 years in office.

Is a 25-bed critical access hospital with Trauma IV designation. We have faithfully served our community since we were founded in Eagle Lake in 1942. Our community includes the greater Colorado County area and parts of Austin and Wharton Counties. We are proud of our many talented doctors, medical staff and employees. We invite you to come to us for all of your medical needs. At Rice Medical Center and Associates, it truly is “our family caring for yours.”

AUSTIN – Greg Abbott celebrated Texas as America’s job creator with record-breaking highs for total jobs, the number of Texans working, and the size of the Texas labor force based on December 2024 employment data. Texas has now added more than 2.5 million jobs under Governor Abbott’s leadership.