Cat Spring News

More than 18 years ago, Erwin Andreas was diagnosed with a medical condition that required blood infusions.

If you enjoy home tours, then you should love Great Houses of Texas by Lisa Germany and photographed by Grant Mudford .

The Cat Spring Agricultural Society's 152nd annual June Fest is Sunday. ?This is a community get-together that celebrates the anniversary of the founding of the Ag Society,? treasurer David Wade said.

“This also provides an opportunity for growers to hear the results of the latest wine-grape research by AgriLife Extension experts from the Texas A&M University System, as well as experts from other universities”

Texas AgriLife Extension Service will sponsor the 16th Annual Gulf Coast Grape Growers' Field Day on Feb. via North Texas e-News

The primary election in March will be a quiet one on the local level for Austin County as candidates who filed to run are all unopposed. via The Sealy News

“A neighboring county has implemented a burn ban, but we're hoping it was strictly related to fireworks and the issue will resolve itself.”

Many may have enjoyed some time off earlier this week, but Austin County fire departments stayed busy as they rang in the new year with sirens from an unusually high number of fire calls. via The Sealy News

“I think it went up a little bit. We took out the lawn mower races this year, and we were worried not a lot of people would show up, but it didn't really affect it.”

After much preparation, the 21st annual Sealy Fantasy of Lights is over, and organizers can finally breathe a sigh of relief at the event's success. via The Sealy News

“The constitutional amendment to clarify certain provisions relating to the making of a home equity loan and use of home equity loan proceeds.”

Voters will have the opportunity to cast their ballots and voice their opinion on 16 proposed constitutional amendments at the Nov. via The Sealy News