Austin County

Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announces run for attorney general against Ken Paxton

Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced Wednesday that he is running for attorney general, challenging fellow Republican Ken Paxton with a sharp focus on Paxton's legal troubles.

June 2

Texas singer secures second mortgage to pay his band during pandemic

Getting creative to survive tough times in COVID. As many musicians scrambled to stay afloat, one singer is selflessly looking out for his band as well, keeping the paychecks coming even as shows stopped.

May 18

Big freeze stings Sealy with $2M natural gas bill

As scarce supplies of natural gas were a critical part of the massive power outage in Texas during the Big Freeze, they've also become an expensive headache for others who depend on the vital fuel.

March 16

The number of Coronavirus COVID-19 cases, deaths, recoveries in greater Houston area

Here is a county-by-county list of reported cases, deaths, and recoveries in the greater Houston area.

February 26

Harris, Fort Bend, other counties must close bars, rollback business capacity

Harris, Fort Bend, Matagorda, Waller and other counties have crossed the state's COVID-19 hospitalization threshold triggering rollbacks on the state's reopenings. Bars will close and business capacities will decrease.

January 6

Texas primary runoff elections: Everything you need to know to vote

The Republican and Democratic primary runoff elections are July 14 in Texas. This guide has the list of polling locations and sample ballots for Houston-area counties.

July 13, 2020

Man arrested after allegedly beating stolen horse in Brookshire

The Brookshire Police Department says a man who was wanted for allegedly beating and punching a stolen horse was taken into custody in Austin County.

January 8, 2020

Wrong-way driver killed in deadly crash near Sealy identified as off-duty HPD officer

State troopers and DPS are investigating a deadly accident involving an 18-wheeler and pickup truck.

December 19, 2019