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In what is being described as a “hailpack,” portions of Austin County suffered some severe weather last Friday that caused car, tree and structure damage in the area. The hail was reportedly so heavy and large that it covered the ground for a half hour after the storm had passed through the Bellville area.

Members of the Austin County Regional Special Response Team executed arrest and search warrants March 6 which resulted in the arrests two Brookshire men.

Disclaimer: Arrests and court records are public information, and the press has the right to publish them under the first amendment of the U.S. Constitution. It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered as evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

AUSTIN COUNTY INDICTMENTS FOR THE FEB. 28 SESSION The Austin County Grand Jury returned indictments against nine people in the Feb. 28 session.

Disclaimer: Arrests and court records are public information, and the press has the right to publish them under the first amendment of the U.S. Constitution. It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered as evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The Brazos CX debate team of Fabian Castillo and Alexandria Taylor broke to the second day of competition with a 3-1 record. They are currently one of the top 16 CX debate teams in the state.