News

The Sealy city council approved an agenda item officially opening bidding for the Rexville Road Water Well project at their latest city council meeting last…
State Senator Lois Kolkhorst shared some brief remarks last week at the dedication of the updated Surgical Center at the Mid-Coast Medical Bellville Hospital.…
AUSTIN — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton released an advisory clarifying the requirements under state law for school districts to prepare for potential…
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Opinion

Two wildfires that burned more than 1 million acres in the Panhandle were caused by downed power lines, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. Juan…
“This whole election process just doesn’t work for me,” Dud said, sipping his coffee. “There’s no way we can tell who is best for the job.” Doc, being the…
The process of achieving sobriety, whether overcoming drug or alcohol addiction or giving up alcohol to support a better life, has its challenges. Every person…
Shining light on our government through public information helps us ask questions of elected officials — and hold them accountable. Sunshine Week, taking…
A wildfire in the Texas Panhandle has consumed more than 1 million acres and as of Sunday was just 15% contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service…
That thick old hide shifted beneath me as I got my handhold in the bull rope. I watched his horns. Looking straight ahead in the chute. So far, so good. You…
In one of the most violent cities in the Western hemisphere, we meet with immigrants in a shelter trying to make their way to safety in the United States.…
“Elections, when done right, are tens of millions of tiny healing moments.” I read that line on my LinkedIn feed and immediately stopped scrolling. I’ve been…

Obituaries

Bennie M. Sepulvado, 91, passed away peacefully at her home in Sargent on Oct. 21, 2023. A service celebrating her life will be on March 23, at 11 a.m. at the…
Gene “Pop” Maxwell was born Feb. 27, 1933, in Pritchett to F.W. Maxwell and Myrtle May (Brandon) Maxwell. He went to be with his Heavenly father on March 4,…
Robert Galabeas, a friendly 89-year-old, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Feb. 6, 2024. Summing up 89 years is quite a task, so here are some highlights…
1946 – 2024 Robert Charles Kellogg Jr, 77, of Sealy, entered God’s kingdom on Jan. 21, 2024. He was born in Cincinnati Ohio to Robert and Dorothy (Patton)…
TOMMIE KNESEK 1945-2024 Memorial funeral mass for Tommie Ann Mudd Knesek, age 78, of Sealy, will be held on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, at 1 p.m., at Guardian…
1939- 2023 Mary Jane (McDonald) Schier, 84, of Houston, Texas, passed away peacefully July 21, 2023, in her adopted state of Massachusetts. Mary Jane was…
1946-2024 Margaret Jean Jatzlau, 77, of Sealy, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, with her children at her side.…
1950- 2023 Domingo Ramirez was born March 12, 1950, son of John and Frances Ramirez of Sealy, passed away Dec. 6, 2023, at home, peaceful with his caregiver…