Public hearing set for Sept. 13
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The Austin County Commissioner’s Court met Monday, Aug. 23, for a budget workshop where they decided on a proposed tax rate and discussed how the budget could best be put to use for the county.
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Moratorium passed in response to rapid growth
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Monday, Aug. 23, the Sealy City Council voted 3-2 to impose a property development moratorium on projects that require water taps after the city announced earlier in the month a lack of water tap connections.
Active cases continue to rise
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At the start of the week, the Department of State Health Services had record of an estimated 163 active cases of COVID-19 in Austin County, a 34-case increase from the beginning of last week. As of Monday, DSHS had 2,154 total confirmed cases in the county, and an estimated 2,443 cases were declared recovered.
Annual meeting set for Sept. 20
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Make plans to join the Friends of the San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site at their annual meeting on Monday, Sept. 20 at 6 p.m. The meeting will take place at the San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site at 220 2nd Street, (2nd Street at FM 1458 near the Brazos River bridge) and will include a behind-thescenes look at the outdoor Villa de Austin exhibit opening later this year.
Controversy overflows Wallis City Council
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Residents came out in droves to pack the Wallis City Hall Council Chambers last Wednesday and confront the council about rumors that the Wallis Police Department was at risk of being defunded. One after another, concerned residents voiced their opinion and pleaded with the council to see their perspective.
Permitless carry starts Sept. 1
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Starting Sept. 1, eligible Texans over 21 years old will no longer need a license to carry a handgun, concealed or openly.
In mid-June, Governor Greg Abbott signed a host of gun-related bills, including House Bill 1927 that will waive the license and training requirement for citizens not otherwise prohibited from purchasing firearms like people with domestic violence or felony convictions.
News on the move
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The Sealy News is moving to a new location.
The weekly newspaper will continue publication but will be created from a new office once the building at 193 Schmidt Road is sold.
“We have loved our time on Schmidt Road and look forward to producing the same quality coverage of local news, sports and entertainment from a new office,” General Manager Amy Lieb said.
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Lammeman joins staff
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Hans Lammeman was hired as a government reporter for The Sealy News at the end of July and started Aug. 4.
ARREST REPORTS
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An arrest is not proof of guilt. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
