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For the fiscal year 2021-2022, Texas Governor Greg Abbott criticized Harris County’s attempt to cut funding for two Harris County Constables’ Offices for the 20212022 fiscal year. As a result of complaints filed by Harris County Constables Mark Herman, representing Precinct 4 and Constable Ted Heap, representing Precinct 5, in July 2022, the Texas Comptroller was notified to investigate complaints defunding law enforcement.

Changes are coming to the Sealy Chamber of Commerce with one change being the new executive director. Sealy Chamber of Commerce President Tori Fisher said she loves owning a business in a small town.

The Texas Department of Transportation has adopted a 10-year statewide roadway construction plan with a record $85 billion price tag, officials announced last week. The Unified Transportation Plan authorizes the distribution of construction money that is expected to be available during the next decade. Within that framework, TxDOT works with elected officials and local planning organizations, as well as the public, to pick and fund the state’s highest priority transportation projects.

HUNTSVILLE - The following area students received degrees during the 2022 Summer semester at Sam Houston State University. BELLVILLE, TX • Adrianna Colvin, Bachelor of Science, Education INDUSTRY, TX • Aunnika Wittner, Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Business, Cum Laude SEALY, TX • Areelly Arriaga, Bachelor of Business Admin, International Business • Jared Brantly, Bachelor of Science, Construction Management.

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AUSTIN COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT During the month of August, TEEA (Texas Extension Education Association) hosted the 2022 Austin County Awards Banquet and Officer Installation Ceremony. The event was hosted by the Sealy Moonlighters at the St.

Despite not taking place on a tropical island in the Pacific Ocean, the luau-themed dinner event held by the Wallis Chamber of Commerce Saturday, April 27, was a success, complete with a hula dancer performance and a “who’s who” of prominent Austin County figures in attendance. The Wallis Columbus Hall, located at 703 Columbus Road, was filled with local politicians and business owners, including Austin County Judge Tim Lapham, Tax-Collector Assessor and Election Official Kim Rinn, County Commissioner Precinct 4 Chip Reed, and Wallis City Council Members Melissa McFarland, Bernadette Parr, and Joell Prado.

A specialist in Sports Medicine, Dr. Timothy Noonan specializes in minimally invasive shoulder and knee surgery.

Since 1932, Bill’s Country Market has been serving the Sealy community under the ownership of the Krampitz family. In 1917, W.