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Downtown Sealy Sweethearts: Sip, Shop and Stroll Bring your sweetheart and stroll downtown Sealy for some sweet deals and decadent treats Feb. 6 between 11 a.m.
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Stop sign to be installed Monday
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On Jan. 29, TxDOT announced it will be installing an all-way stop sign at the inter section of FM 1 0 9 4 and FM 2187 in Sealy next Monday, Feb.
Health Inspections
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The City of Sealy Health Inspector has inspected the following establishments for food preparation, kitchen cleanliness, and sanitary conditions.
Sealy ISD school board celebrated
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In celebration of school board appreciation month, the Sealy ISD Board of Trustees were presented with gifts to open January’s regular meeting held at the Sealy ISD Administration Building last Wednesday.
Lapham praises Brenham subHUB
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In Austin County, 1,477 people have received at least one dose of the vaccine to protect against COVID-19, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). Those records show 192 are fully vaccinated.
Demolition mission complete
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At the end of last week, the time finally came for the demolition of the building formerly known as the Rooms 4 Rent Motel on Highway 36 in Sealy and the lot has since been turned into an empty plot of land. The property was purchased by local businessman John Wilson in November for $508,000 and the Sealy Economic Development Corporation contributed up to $200,000 for asbestos treatment.
Traffic switch announced for tomorrow
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Tuesday afternoon, the Texas Department of Transportation announced a traffic switch for westbound traffic on Interstate Highway 10 at the FM 1458 intersection starting tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 3.
A release from TxDOT says the new traffic pattern will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday and is scheduled to be completed by 5 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4.
City Council talks animals
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The Sealy City Council discussed action regarding the existing animal ordinance and nuisances during last Tuesday’s regular zoom meeting. Following a lengthy discussion between council members, the council tabled any action on the issue.
Koy: City needs to address flooding
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With all the recent construction projects going on in Sealy, Councilmember Place 5 Larry Koy said flood issues need to be addressed by the city. If not, he said, “something bad is going to happen.”
Centenarian discharged
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Last Thursday, Jan. 21, Bellville Medical Center staff celebrated the departure of Maude Browning, a 103-year-old Bellville resident, six days after a triumph over not only COVID-19 but also a case of pneumonia.
