County to hold public hearing for Denali Energy Storage Plans
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The Austin County Commissioners Court agreed on Monday, July 14, to hold a public hearing regarding Denali Energy storage plans on Sept. 8.
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FBI San Antonio issues warning about disaster-related fraud schemes
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The FBI stands united with our Texas Hill Country communities and those who have been impacted by the devastating floods of July 4. We urge the public to be aware of and vigilantly guard against fraud schemes that commonly emerge in the wake of major disasters.
Abbott announces special session agenda
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AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation identifying 18 agenda items for the upcoming Special Session that begins at 12 p.m. Monday, July 21.
Abbott announces $10K reward for individual connected to ICE facility ambush
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AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of Benjamin Hanil Song, who is wanted for his alleged involvement in the July 4, 2025, attack on a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Detention Facility in Alvarado, Texas. During this attack, an Alvarado police officer was shot and wounded. The Texas Department of Public Safety has added Song to their 10 Most Wanted Fugitive List.
Soil and Water Conservation District Directors to elect Area V Texas State Soil and Water
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TEMPLE - Soil and Water Conservation Districts in Area V will elect a member to the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. The election will be held at 6:15 p.m. in Dublin at Dublin High School.
Nelson announces millions in election security grants for Texas counties
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Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson today announced the launch of a new election security grant program to strengthen election integrity throughout the state. The grants are available to assist Texas’ 254 counties in their efforts to secure elections.
Kerr County death toll tops 100, with 161 still missing
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As of press time, search teams have recovered 103 bodies in Kerr County after the devastating July 4 floods along the Guadalupe River, with Gov. Greg Abbott saying at least 161 people were still unaccounted for.
DPS hosts annual Uniformed Safety Education Officers workshop in Grapevine
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AUSTIN – Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) hosted the national Uniformed Safety Education Officers Workshop (USEOW) in Grapevine, Texas, last week. The four-day workshop and competition, which took place June 23-26, offers public safety education training to state police officers from across the country.
Annual wine show to close out AC Fair
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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 you will not find at any other County Fair in Texas. And regardless of where you live in Texas, you can participate in it.
Workforce agencies honor Texas Veterans Commission
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Austin –The Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Veteran Employment Services teams operating in West Texas District Workforce Solution Centers received the Mark Sanders Award for Exceptional Service to Veterans at the National Association of State Workforce Agencies’ (NASWA) 12th Annual Veterans Conference in Washington, D.C. on July 10, 20. The Mark Sanders Award recognizes a onestop career center whose efforts to serve veterans go above and beyond the scope of mandatory service and have a special emphasis on veterans with significant barriers to employment. Its name honors the untiring efforts of past NASWA leader Mark Sanders.
