The Sealy News

The Sealy City Council is getting closer to naming a new city manager. The matter has been discussed in closed session over the past few weeks, and the council sifted through more than 30 … more

By April Towery editor@sealynews.com | 12/11/17

Fire truck donated to hurricane-damaged Port Aransas Volunteer Fire Department

PORT ARANSAS, Texas — Port Aransas Volunteer Fire Department received a fire truck today, donated by the Philomont Volunteer Fire Department from Virginia. The donation was facilitated through … more

12/11/17

NewsBits

Meet and Greet Meet and greet Robert “Beto” O'Rourke, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, on Sunday Dec. 17, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Levine Park pavilion at 410 Main Street, Sealy … more

12/11/17

Six students learn to preserve family history through Blinn College-Schulenburg course

Six students recently completed Preserving Your Family Story I, a continuing education course designed to help family historians gather and preserve cherished memories offered at Blinn … more

12/11/17

DA’s office places wreaths on DPS monuments

Lisa Tobola of the Austin County Criminal District Attorney’s Office (pictured), Vicki Minyard, (pictured), Virgil Price and J.R. Minyard with the Austin County Sheriff’s Office recently placed … more

12/7/17

WoodmenLife makes local contributions

WoodmenLife Sealy Chapter 105 has made several monetary donations in the last two months to assist local organizations. These included $1,000 to Teens Across Texas, accepted by Kendra Rose, $500 to … more

12/7/17

Pictured are Troop 299 scout Colton Kasse, Neil Foster, Adeline Luedke, Troop 299 scout Ryan Johnson and H W “Buddy” Koenig.

Sharing Christmas food drive set for Saturday

Austin County Republican Party invites the public to its second annual Sharing Christmas Food Drive Saturday, Dec. 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Look for their tables at Brookshire Brothers, Bellville; … more

12/7/17

St. John Lutheran Church M.A.D. Club visits Austin County Sheriff’s Office

On Sept. 27, 2017, the Austin County Sheriff’s Office was honored with a visit by the children of St. John Lutheran Church M.A.D. (Music, Arts, Drama) Club of Bellville. During their visit, they … more

12/7/17

Home for the holidays

When most think of Christmas, they remember the memories of running to the Christmas tree as children and opening the presents. The joy adults feel from the holiday season often comes from seeing … more

By Tad Desai sports@sealynews.com | 12/7/17

Woodmen present Texas flags

WoodmenLife Chapter 105 presented U.S. and Texas flags for the San Felipe de Austin Cemetery and were accepted by the Cemetery Association. Pictured are local WoodmenLife president Tom Knapp, Carolyn … more

12/6/17

Low grain prices could mean lower feed prices for livestock producers through the winter.

Low grain prices bad for farmers but good for livestock producers

COLLEGE STATION – Plentiful grain supplies likely mean low crop prices for farmers but lower costs for livestock producers looking for feed options through winter, said a Texas A&M AgriLife … more

12/5/17

Head Coach Shane Mobley led the Sealy Tigers to a 5-4 regular season record and a playoff victory in his first year at the helm for the team.

Bringing it back

In the peak months of summer, the Sealy Tiger football team gathered to hear from their new head coach Shane Mobley who took the job back in January. Seniors like Justin Eckhardt were eager to see … more

By Tad Desai sports@sealynews.com | 12/5/17

NewsBits

Christmas Decoration Drive Due to weather events this past year, many are without Christmas decorations. So, for the remainder of this week, Sealy High School Interact Club is having a Christmas … more

12/5/17

Former Austin County Tax Assessor-Collector announced last week his intent to plead guilty to theft charges.

Pena says he’ll plead guilty

Embattled former Austin County Tax Assessor-Collector Marcus Peña appeared in court last week and announced his intent to plead guilty to charges of first-degree felony theft by a public servant. … more

By April Towery editor@sealynews.com | 12/5/17

Walking in a winter wonderland

As Sealy residents turned their calendars to the month of December, it was no secret that the community was in need of a boost to uplift spirits in the wake of a tough year. The city’s … more

By April Towery editor@sealynews.com | 12/5/17

City council members and dignitaries gathered Nov. 30 for the much-anticipated groundbreaking ceremony at a $15.6 million wastewater treatment plant at 535 Kersten Road.

Sealy breaks ground on treatment plant

At least two years will pass before the project will be finalized, but Sealy city officials already are celebrating the construction of a new $15.6 million wastewater treatment plant. “This is … more

By April Towery editor@sealynews.com | 12/5/17

Spreading Christmas cheer

The pre-school students from Faith Academy decided to spread some Christmas cheer last week. They baked cookies and delivered them around town, thanking community helpers for their hard work. more

12/5/17

Holiday meals can be made healthier by making a few basic recipe changes or substituting certain ingredients.

Basic recipe alterations can make for more healthful holiday meals

COLLEGE STATION – Holiday meals can be healthier and taste just as good by using some basic recipe substitutions or alterations, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. “The sugar, … more

12/1/17

Holiday Guesting 101

If you manage to avoid hosting duties this holiday season, you may be dodging some of the hardest work, but remember that being a good guest goes beyond arriving on time and taking your shoes off at … more

Family Features | 12/1/17

Texas A&M AgriLife hosts ‘Plan to control your aging years’ educational program

Recently, the Austin County Extension Education Association sponsored an educational program conducted by one of its members during the month of November entitled “Plan to Control Your Aging Years … more

12/1/17