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Drunk drivers caused 1,100 deaths in Texas last year
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AsapartoftheTexasDepartment of Transportation’s Drive Sober. No Regrets. campaign, Texas law enforcement officers will increase their efforts to pull over motorists suspected of drunk driving August 19 through September 5.
C. Gaylen Ackley Memorial Classic, September 30
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The C. Gaylen Ackley Memorial Classic golf tournament benefiting the Bellville Hospital Foundation and Bellville Medical Center will be hosted at Bellville Golf Club on Friday, September 30th. The Bellville Hospital Foundation is a non-profit organization whose sole purpose is to raise money for the Bellville Medical Center. For questions contact Michael Faterkowski, mfaterkowski@gmail.com or call/ text 979-877- 8154.
First Time Homebuyer Class August 30
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August 30: 10:00-11:30 a.m. Take a deep dive into purchasing a home in 2022. From Lender Pre-Approval and required documents to selecting a REALTOR and finding the perfect home to the ins and outs of the closing process. We’ll take all the guesswork out of purchasing your first home. All you’ll have left to do is figure out how to decorate when you move in! INSTRUCTOR Russ Rainwater. LOCATION Old 300 Title Bellville. 404 East Main, Bellville, TX 77418. REGISTER tinyurl. com/Old30083022. Please register by August 5th.
ACC Chorale seeks singers for 38th season
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The Austin County Civic Chorale will begin their 38th season on August 25, 2022. The Chorale is set to have a Christmas dinner concert on December 9, 2022. Faith Academy will be the rehearsal and performance site for this Fall season. An enjoyable potluck supper will kick it off in the Event Center at Faith Academy on August 25th at 6:00 p.m. Rehearsals are every Thursday in Building # 2 of Faith Academy 7:00-8:30 with sectionals at 6:30. The Chorale welcomes interested singers to come see what it is about. No audition is required.
Sealy Lions Dance Club
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The Lions Sealy Dance Club is sponsoring a dance on Saturday, September 3, at the Sealy American Legion Hall with Al Sulak and the Country Sounds providing the music from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Guests are always welcome and appreciated.
Sealy KC’s Drive Thru Grilled Pork Steak Dinner
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The Sealy Knights of Columbus will be serving a Grilled Pork Steak Drive Thru Dinner with sides for only $12 a plate on Sunday, August 28th, at the Sealy Columbus Club (KC) Hall at 1310 Hwy 90 West, Sealy. Serving from 10:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (or Until Sold Out). Proceeds will benefit Sealy Knights of Columbus Programs.
Brazos ISD releases free meal policy
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CONTRIBUTED REPORT Brazos ISD announced its policy today for providing free and reducedprice meals for children served under the attached current income eligibility guidelines. Each school/site or the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by anyone on request.
Heavy rainfall threat will increase from north to south over the next 24 hours
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Impressive overnight urban flash flood event in the Dallas/Fort Worth area with 9.46 inches of rainfall in 6-hr and 7.8 inches in 3-hr. Significant flash flooding has resulted. A 1-hr storm total of 3.01 inches was recorded at DFW with a storm total of 6.54 inches which wiped out 67% of the sites 2022 rainfall deficit in a few hours.
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
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The Austin County Jail Museum is undergoing much-needed upgrades to ensure the oldest occupied public building in the area remains one of the most popular attractions around, officials said. The museum is at 36 Bell St.
