Austin County Local Pulse

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Austin County, get ready for Rock The Country (Saturday Pass) on May 2, 2026 at 2:30pm at the Austin County Fairgrounds in Bellville! Tickets available now – find the best deals for this prime local entertainment.

Heads up, Austin County: TDEM's statewide test of local public alerting systems hits April 2, 2026.

• Local emergency management, schools, law...

Critical safety heads-up for Austin County residents:

• Extreme fire danger Sunday all day: 30-35 mph gusts, low humidity, no recent rain – avoid all...

Service details for local resident:

• Date & time: Sunday, March 23, 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
• Location: Sealy Cemetery, 768 4th Street, Sealy
• Funeral home: Schmidt Funeral Home, 12029 Hwy 36 S, Bellville
  Community support welcome.

Mark your calendars, Austin County! The Bellville Hospital Foundation is hosting the “Boots, Buckles, and Bolos” Gala on Saturday, March 28 from 5-9...

Key implications for Austin County homeowners:

• Property tax drop via state school funding, but 2026 per-student spending caps risk local budget...

Austin County Emergency Communications District (ACECD) office is now located in the Austin County Courthouse. Key update for local public safety access.

School Achievements & Events

• 🔥 Sealy FFA Success: Sealy Jr FFA Gold team earned top honors in the HLSR livestock judging contest, with Heath...

Proud day for Sealy FFA at the HLSR livestock judging contest:

• Gold team earned top honors.
• Heath Hinze placed 13th high Jr, Rhett Reichardt 19th...

Local junior high students, here's your post-Spring Break shot at band:

• When: Tuesday, March 17, 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM at Junior High Band Hall
• Enter: Covered loading area on left side of front entrance
• Why go: Try instruments and join the program

127 Patient Care Technician jobs available right now in Bellville, TX, including Nursing Assistant, Patient Assistant, Personal Care Assistant, and...

Catch the live auction next weekend from Austin County Ducks Unlimited – featuring a 3-day/4-night all-inclusive Belize island trip for 4, valued at $15,000, winnable for as little as $40 with Pick of the Litter. Tables almost sold out – reserve now!

Public Safety Alerts

• ⚡ A special weather statement is in effect for Sealy, Hempstead, and Prairie View until 12:15 PM CDT.

Community...

Boost your Bellville connections at Gather N Grace Bellville's free dinner:

• Local nonprofit hosting free meals open to anyone for fellowship
  -...

Austin County residents in Sealy, Hempstead, and Prairie View: A special weather statement is in effect until 12:15 PM CDT—stay weather-aware for safety!

Gear up for a free, rain-or-shine community blast in downtown Bellville:

• Austin County Cruisers' 22nd Ever Classic Car Stampede, 9 a.m.-1 p.m....

Quick Recap

• The local school band is running a flower fundraiser this week to support their music program with new color options available for...

Boost local music programs by grabbing flowers from the school band's fundraiser – running this week and last!

• New color options available for...

Local Sheriff's Office trend: Boosting community spirit in high school athletics.

• Bellville Brahmanettes softball game tonight – hard work and...