Austwell News

I talked hub into my art festival weekend, and it was an enjoyable one. I got cards from the artists who appealed to my tastes, and enjoyed the past, now present modern art that seemed to dominate the festival.

It hasn't happened, yet! Two weeks ago, the Refugio County Press enclosed an excellent brochure to help you plan for a hurricane.

The Austwell Volunteer Fire Department will hold a July 4th Fish Fry Fundraiser at the Austwell City Park.

Refugio County harvest looks bleak

Originally published June 11, 2009 at 8:54 p.m., updated June 11, 2009 at 8:54 p.m. After Saigon fell in 1975, churches brought thousands of Vietnamese to the United States.

Austwell Volunteer Fire Department was presented a check from the DeGoLa RC&D for $500, Monday night at their bi-monthly training/meeting. Lenny Anzaldua Refugio County DeGoLa representative said every year DeGoLa gives out small grants to needy organizations.

Of the nine incumbents in the local general election on Saturday, seven were returned to office and two lost to challengers.

When Carlos Cortez of Austwell, Tex., sat down with his parents to discuss his options for college this fall, he quickly realized his options were limited.

There were no new drilling permit applications for Brooks, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, Nueces, Refugio or San Patricio counties.

Set sprinklers to water the lawn or garden only - not the street or sidewalk. Use the microwave to cook small meals.

Monday, March 9 is the deadline for candidates to file for a place on the ballot in local elections on May 9. The towns of Refugio, Woodsboro, Bayside and Austwell; the three school districts, the hospital ...

Photo Credit: / Kieran Grones, 6, Jess Stevenson, 7 and Raymon Martinez, 8, wait to race across a part of the arena at the Jaycee Victoria Livestock Show's Western Games.

The annual rabies vaccination drive in the county will kick off in Austwell and Tivoli on Saturday, Jan.

The $60,000 roof repair at the community center is nearing complete but at least an additional $25,000 is still required to repair the inside of the building.