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A Place for Romantics: New downtown bookstore for romance is a dream for its owner

Tucked away on Main Street in a quaint and inviting storefront is a new bookstore whose owner hopes will fill a long awaited niche in ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Saturday, December 21, 2024 8:00 am

Mower County

Photos: Singing the song of the season

Cedars Choir holds Christmas concert for guests and residents at the Cedars of Austin Read more

by Eric Johnson, Thursday, December 19, 2024 4:30 pm

Mower County

Driver in crash that injured Wyatt Hamlin arrested in Tennessee

The man convicted in the drunk driving crash that injured Austin teen Wyatt Hamlin, and who later fled before he could be officially sentenced has ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Thursday, December 19, 2024 1:53 pm

Mower County

‘It’s Love’: Nativity display grows, reflects the hope of the holidays

For several years now, Lizett and Francisco Rosas have worked to bring the spirit of Christmas to life through the Nativity, a recreation of the ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, December 17, 2024 7:30 pm

Local Government

County Board passes new cannabis ordinance

The Mower County Board of Commissioners, during its meeting Tuesday morning, unanimously approved the county’s new cannabis ordinance which will regulate zoning, use and prohibitions ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, December 17, 2024 7:00 pm

Columnists

The Wide Angle: Slow the rush of the holidays

I committed the cardinal sin the other day of being responsible and looking at my bank account during the holiday season. It was inevitable that ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, December 17, 2024 5:23 pm

Mower County

Commissioners hold Truth in Taxation meeting, levy increase at 4.99%

The Mower County Board of Commissioners Monday night held its Truth in Taxation meeting where it further cemented its tax levy and budget for 2025. ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Monday, December 16, 2024 8:05 pm

Crime, Courts & Emergencies

Austin man accused of possessing and disseminating child pornography

A 25-year-old Austin man has been charged with a pair of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) charges after a tip came to the Austin Police ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Monday, December 16, 2024 9:43 am

Mower County

Photos: The holidays ring during Christmas in the County

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by Eric Johnson, Saturday, December 14, 2024 3:00 pm

Business

Right at home: Edward Jones branch celebrates new location on Oakland Avenue

One of three Edward Jones branches in Austin has found a new home and the advisors and staff at the branch couldn’t be happier. Advisors ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Saturday, December 14, 2024 8:00 am

Mower County

Mower woman tells story of avoided scam, warns others to beware

A Mower County woman is hoping her experience with fending off a potential scammer can help others avoid falling for a scam. The 87-year-old woman, ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, December 13, 2024 5:50 pm

Mower County

Jenup Chop pleads guilty to shooting death of Gumdel Gilo

One of two remaining suspects in the June 2023 shooting death of Gumdel Negate Gilo, has now pleaded guilty in the case. According to a ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, December 13, 2024 11:47 am

Mower County

Snow, freezing rain possible into Saturday

Snow and freezing rain into early Saturday morning is expected to impact our area. According to the National Weather Servicer, after a cold start to ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Friday, December 13, 2024 9:33 am

Mower County

City putting out the call for nominations for Pillars of the City

With just a few weeks to go, the City of Austin is encouraging more people to submit nominations for the 2025 Pillars of the Community.  ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Wednesday, December 11, 2024 5:00 pm

Austin Living

Austin Living: Song of the Season

Austinaires provide the soundtrack for the holidays   By Eric Johnson eric.johnson@austindailyherald.com If you’re planning on attending a holiday event sometime in November and December, ... Read more

by Eric Johnson, Tuesday, December 10, 2024 7:00 pm

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