https://austincountynewsonline.com/ Austin County's Online News Station Sat, 28 Mar 2026 17:01:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://austincountynewsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/cropped-Austin-County-Buy-and-Sell-Logo-for-Android-32x32.jpg https://austincountynewsonline.com/ 32 32 https://austincountynewsonline.com/ai-chatbots-expand-across-texas-cities-as-digital-services-evolve/ Sat, 28 Mar 2026 17:01:03 +0000 https://austincountynewsonline.com/?p=116207 Texas cities are increasingly adopting AI chatbots like Citibot to improve communication, streamline services, and provide residents with faster access to information.]]> AI Chatbots Expand Across Texas Cities as Digital Services Evolve https://austincountynewsonline.com/usps-plans-first-ever-fuel-surcharge-amid-rising-costs/ Sat, 28 Mar 2026 01:13:11 +0000 https://austincountynewsonline.com/?p=116192 USPS is reportedly planning its first-ever fuel surcharge on package deliveries as rising fuel prices and long-term financial losses put more pressure on the agency.]]> USPS Plans First-Ever Fuel Surcharge Amid Rising Costs https://austincountynewsonline.com/waller-county-contractor-scam-suspect/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:14:11 +0000 https://austincountynewsonline.com/?p=116182 Authorities are seeking additional victims in a contractor scam case involving a repeat offender who now faces enhanced felony charges.]]> Waller County Contractor Scam Suspect https://austincountynewsonline.com/no-tip-dining/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:36:42 +0000 https://austincountynewsonline.com/?p=116177 A look at the growing no-tip restaurant model, why some diners and operators support it, and why many in the industry remain skeptical.]]> No-Tip Dining Model Gains Attention https://austincountynewsonline.com/national-agriculture-day-celebrates-the-backbone-of-america/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:43:05 +0000 https://austincountynewsonline.com/?p=116173 A community-focused look at National Agriculture Day and the importance of farmers, ranchers, youth ag programs, and Texas agriculture in everyday life]]> National Agriculture Day Celebrates the Backbone of America https://austincountynewsonline.com/texas-tefa-islamic-schools/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:33:54 +0000 https://austincountynewsonline.com/?p=116107 A federal judge forces Texas to grant access to Texas TEFA Islamic schools in voucher program, extending deadline to March 31 after discrimination suits. Muslim families now included in school choice push.]]> Federal Judge Orders Texas to Open Its New Voucher Program to Islamic Schools https://austincountynewsonline.com/austin-county-jail-report-monday-march-16-2026-sunday-march-22-2026/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:30:22 +0000 https://austincountynewsonline.com/?p=116161 Weekly Austin County Jail booking report for Monday, March 16, 2026 - Sunday, March 22, 2026 detailing arrests, charges, arresting agencies, and bond information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty. ]]> AUSTIN COUNTY JAIL REPORT: Monday, March 16, 2026 – Sunday, March 22, 2026 https://austincountynewsonline.com/new-moons-found-around-jupiter-and-saturn/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:21:32 +0000 https://austincountynewsonline.com/?p=116155 A new wave of moon discoveries around Jupiter and Saturn is revealing that our solar system still holds plenty of hidden surprises.]]> New Moons Found Around Jupiter and Saturn https://austincountynewsonline.com/today-in-history-the-first-ok-is-printed/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:59:38 +0000 https://austincountynewsonline.com/?p=116148 A look back at March 23, 1839, when “OK” first appeared in print and began its journey to becoming one of the most recognized words in the world.]]> Today in History: The First “OK” Is Printed https://austincountynewsonline.com/childrens-ibuprofen-recall-affects-nearly-90000-bottles-nationwide/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 01:25:12 +0000 https://austincountynewsonline.com/?p=116143 A national recall of nearly 90,000 bottles of children’s ibuprofen is prompting parents to check medicine cabinets as concerns grow over possible contamination in a commonly used fever reducer.]]> Children’s Ibuprofen Recall Affects Nearly 90,000 Bottles Nationwide