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The first known case of a new and more contagious coronavirus strain has been reported in Texas, in an adult male resident of Harris County who had no history of travel, according to the state health services department and County Judge Lina Hidalgo.

On Jan. 5, COVID-19 patients accounted for more than 15% of hospitals’ capacity for over a week in the Trauma Service Area that includes Austin, Colorado and Waller Counties.

At the executive session of Sealy City Council’s Jan. 5 meeting, the council rejected the separation proposal from City Manager Lloyd Merrell, who resigned from his position then was placed on paid administrative leave on Dec. 14.

To begin the new year, Austin County officials were sworn into office in a special meeting of commissioners court on Jan. 1.

Bellville’s Sybil McKay (2) and Sealy’s Avery Oliver (40) fight for the tip-off that opened the District 24-4A contest between the Brahmanettes and Lady Tigers last Friday in Bellville. The game needed all 32 minutes to decide a winner, head to the sports section for the full story. Cole McNanna

Representatives from Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union are visiting businesses in Sealy to say ‘hello’ and to drop off some treats to spread goodwill and cheer not only during the holiday season but into 2021 as well. Staff at the Sealy Eye Center were recent recipients of BVSCU’s “Random Act of Kindness” when Membership Development Frank Mena dropped off some breakfast pastries during a visit on Dec. 21 to wish them a happy holiday season. With over $875 million in assets, BVSCU provides financial services such as personal, mortgage and auto loans, as well as savings and checking accounts, to over 56,000 members. BVSCU’s Sealy branch is located at 2344 Hwy 36 S. Residents who live, work, worship or attend school within the boundaries of Sealy ISD, Royal ISD and Bellville ISD are invited to join the credit union. Frank Mena, Membership Development Representatives from Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union, visited the Sealy Eye Center on Dec. 21 to drop off breakfast pastries as part of the random acts of kindness initiative to begin the year.

Daniel James Gribble has been named Director of Communications for US Congressman Troy Nehls of Texas District 22, which covers Fort Bend, Brazoria and part of Harris County. Daniel is the son of Jim and Carolyn Gribble of Brenham and the grandson of the late Herbert James and Marie Brune, lifelong residents of Sealy.