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Abbott announces $87.7 million in housing tax credits
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Texas Governor GregAbbottannounced that the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has awarded $87.7 million in housing tax credits to help finance the development or rehabilitation of 54 rental properties offering reduced rents and increased housing options for Texans throughout the state. Provided through the TDHCA Housing Tax Credit Program (HTC), these awards will help developers construct or rehabilitate more than 3,100 housing units and offer affordable rent to households earning up to 80% of the median family income in their respective areas.
Brazos FFA hosts first scheduled meeting of year
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Last week, Brazos FFA had an amazing turn out for their first meeting Congratulations to Maggie Richardson and Carson Grobe for learning and reciting the entire creed and receiving their FFA jackets. Another congratulations to the blue team for winning the ag Olympics. Thanks to everyone who came out to the first meeting of the year.
Livestock producers in Austin County eligible for drought recovery assistance
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Steven Pawelek in Austin/ Washington County announced that FSA is now accepting applications for the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) for grazing losses due to drought. The deadline to apply for 2023 LFP assistance is Jan. 30.
Brookshire cuts ribbon on Zahimen Stage at Downtown Plaza
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The city of Brookshire and Brookshire Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) held a ribbon cutting and opening event of its new amphitheater. This endeavor was a project of the BEDC as an anchor of the downtown revitalization project.
Blinn honors Paramedic-to-RN Program graduates
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The Blinn College District recently celebrated the first graduating class of its paramedic-to-RN transition pathway, which allows working paramedics to apply their knowledge and skills toward an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Nursing.
Mother seeks truth about son’s jail death
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Back in mid-March, Austin County Sheriff Jack Brandes issued a brief statement concerning the death of an inmate in the county jail. “We had a death in our jail March 11.
Wallis may add to night police force
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During a budget workshop last week, the Wallis City Council looked at its upcoming budget to see if they had money to hire another patrol officer for the night shift. Presently, Wallis Police only had a single officer covering the entire town during that time.
The Singing Cowboy is coming to town Sept. 16
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Get ready to cry your heart out Sealy. The Singing Cowboy is giddying on up down to the American Legion Hall Sept.
Annual Austin County Wine Show scheduled for Oct. 15
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It’s that time of year in Texas for county fairs, rodeos, parades, and ag competitions, and the Austin County Fair has one contest that many will not find at any other county fair in Texas. And no matter where one lives in Texas, all can participate in it.
