https://www.austincountyinsider.com/author/3,susan-yerkes en Fri, 27 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0500 https://www.austincountyinsider.com/article/437,when-clutter-takes-over-call-the-prosSPRING CLEANINGWhen clutter takes over... call the pros Clutter—the Oxford Dictionary defines it as “ a collection of things lying around in an untidy mess.” But you already know what it is. It’s...]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0500 https://www.austincountyinsider.com/article/437,when-clutter-takes-over-call-the-pros https://www.austincountyinsider.com/article/420,neighbors-on-fire-trucksVOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERSNeighbors on Fire Trucks Austin County’s fire departments run almost entirely on volunteers — neighbors balancing day jobs, families, and fire calls.October is Fire Prevention Mo...]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0500 https://www.austincountyinsider.com/article/420,neighbors-on-fire-trucks