May 2022

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Suspects arrested in equipment thefts

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On Tuesday, May 17, the Austin County Sheriff’s Office received a call for service regarding the possible location of stolen property at 3449 Oil Field Road, in Bellville.

The owner of the stolen construction equipment was in contact with Fort Bend County Sheriff’s investigators, who eventually contacted the Austin County Sheriff’s Office. Upon arrival at the location, Austin County Sheriff’s deputies immediately located the stolen equipment.

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Multiple vehicle accident with school bus on Hwy 36

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A multiple vehicle accident involving a school bus took place today, May 18, just after 4 p.m. on State Highway 36, a few miles North of Sealy.

Persons involved were transported via Emergency Medical Services from the scene. Parents were arriving at the scene to pick up their children.

More information will be released on this incident as it is received.

Podaras passes after car accident

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On May 9, 95-year-old Mike Podaras, of Sealy, died after being struck by a vehicle while walking on State Highway 36, according to Sargent Stephen Woodard of the Texas Department of Transportation. The police report states the accident occurred at approximately 8:30 a.m., when a 2018 Ford Escape being driven by an 18-year-old Sealy woman was traveling Northbound on State Highway 36 in the left lane.
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The R.O.M. Church ribbon cutting

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Senior Pastor Derald D. Jackson was joined by his wife, Ywanda D. Jackson, along with family, friends and members of the Sealy Chamber of Commerce for The R.O.M. Church ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 13, 2022. Pictured: Eryka Richardson, Shemeka West, Skylar Martin, Cidra Richardson, Briana Richardson, Ian Lynton, Pastor Derald D. Jackson, Ywanda D. Jackson, Nancy James, Dee Ann Lerma, Amanda Luksha, Justin Woodard, Wade Tucker, Eric Richardson, Russ Rainwater, Hunter Davenport, Katherine Richardson, Amber Boyd, Tiffany Parker. JASON MANAGO-GRAVES