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Suspect arrested in Bellville murder case

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The Austin County Sheriff's Office released more information on the homicide reported Tuesday in Bellville. Kathy Maresh was arrested for murder and is being held in the Austin County Jail on a $500,000 bond, ACSO announced March 25.

Below is the press release from Austin County Sheriff's Office.

"March 22, 2022, at approximately 1530 hours, Austin County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the area of Sycamore Crossing and Highway 159 W regarding a welfare concern. Deputies arrived and located a female who was wandering around the area on foot.

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First-ever art festival rapidly approaching

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Sealy’s first-ever Battle fOr The Arts festival scheduled for April 28-May 1 will celebrate the arts while bringing tourism to the city and the surrounding area. Hosted by Sealy Main Street, BOTA’s mission is to facilitate a cross-pollination of art genres that inspires creativity, spurs unexpected connections and celebrates artistic vision.
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SCHRAM NAMED GRAND CHAMP

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Sealy High School’s Kenna Schram was crowned the Grand Champion for her Pen of Broilers (cockerels) at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo over the weekend. Her project sold for $200,000 to Roger Camp, Becky and Kelly Joy, Julie and Alan Kent and Gregory Miller at the 2022 Junior Market Poultry Show.
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Sealy News celebrates 135th

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This month, The Sealy News is celebrating its 135th year serving Sealy and Austin County, Texas. Since 1887, local events have been chronicled in these pages and to search virtual archives, visit texashistory.unt.edu. Pictured is the current News staff, Executive Publisher Karen Lopez, Sales Representative Amanda Luksha, Publisher Amy Lieb and Managing Editor Cole McNanna.
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Trio charged in attempted post office burglary

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March 13, at approximately 12:40 a.m., Austin County Deputies were dispatched to the Industry Post Office in reference to several suspects attempting to break into the drop box. A witness was able to give a description of the suspects and their vehicle as it fled the scene. 

With the help of Brenham Police Department and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, the vehicle was located in Brenham and three suspects were taken into custody.

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Zapalac celebrates 92nd birthday

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Lou Zapalac, former owner of the Five and Dime Store in Sealy, celebrated his 92nd birthday with family and friends Monday afternoon at home. He said his favorite part of the festivities was celebrating with the friendly faces that surrounded him. Zapalac owned the Five and Dime store from 1939-1986 and then Zapalac Grocery until the ‘90s.
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Russia crippled by lack of NCOs

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The Russian army’s lack of noncommissioned officers is seriously hampering its efforts to swiftly conquer Ukraine, says a local veteran who saw action in the Middle East. NCOs are the glue that hold fighting forces together and ensure the supply chain is maintained, said Creighton Holub, who grew up in Wallis and graduated from Sealy High School in 1998 before joining the Army.