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The Austin County Extension Education Association (EEA), in partnership with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, recently held its annual barbecue fundraiser at Schovajsa Catering. The event, which took place on Wednesday, June 18, was organized by Judy Schulz and Doris Glenewinkel of the Bleiblerville EEA Club.

State Representative Stan Kitzman announced his campaign for re-election to the Texas House, proudly representing House District 85, which includes Austin, Colorado, Fayette, Waller, and Wharton counties, along with a portion of Fort Bend County. Kitzman enters the race with the endorsement of Governor Greg Abbott and a proven record of conservative leadership, military service, and community commitment.

Local senior artist showcased years of art inspired by religion and compassion pulled out of storage at an exhibit at Avir senior living facility, Friday, June 27. Surrealist painter Norman Baasch displayed over a dozen artworks of his from over the years.

BELLVILLE – After a little over two months in office, Austin County’s new criminal district attorney Brandy Robinson shared her vision of expanding child abuse services and encouraging community engagement.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a new law into effect last week banning cell phones and other personal devices from being used by K-12 students during school hours. House Bill 1481 requires schools to implement cell phone bans or storage policies, with exceptions, starting Sept.

WALLIS – Brazos High School outperformed the state in end of course STAAR tests in two of the three passing performance levels, according to a presentation during a school board meeting on Wednesday, June 23, at Brazos ISD Central Administration Office.

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott announced that a Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant of $5.3 million has been extended to MGC Pure Chemicals America, Inc. (MPCA) for an expansion of their production facility in Killeen, which is expected to create more than $150 million in capital investment.

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott celebrated Texas being recognized with the state’s 12th Gold Shovel Award by Area Development magazine for outstanding achievement in job creation and capital investment in 2024. Texas has now been recognized with a Gold or Silver Shovel in each of the 20 years of the award program.