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On May 6, Woodman Financial Representative Dorothy Dunsworth and Chapter President Mike Barnett presented the Austin County Sheriff’s Office with United States and Texas flags to be displayed on the flagpole at the Sheriff’s Office. “The Austin County Sheriff’s Office appreciates the flag donation and support we receive from WoodmanLife in Bellville,” says Sheriff Jack Brandes. Left to Right: Dispatch Supervisor David Watson, Sheriff Brandes, Woodman Capter President Mike Barnett and Financial Representative Dorothy Dunsworth, Jailer Dominique Hogan, Jail Captain Valdo Paredes, Chief Deputy Richard Holloman, Deputy Ben Lieb, and Captain Scott Hicks. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Mr. Find Properties Group Real Estate, 111 Main St. in Sealy celebrated a grand opening on May 13, 2022. Senior Pastor Derald D. Jackson (center), joined by his wife, Ywanda D. Jackson, attended the ceremony along with relatives and friends. JASON MANAGO-GRAVES

Senior Pastor Derald D. Jackson was joined by his wife, Ywanda D. Jackson, along with family, friends and members of the Sealy Chamber of Commerce for The R.O.M. Church ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 13, 2022. Pictured: Eryka Richardson, Shemeka West, Skylar Martin, Cidra Richardson, Briana Richardson, Ian Lynton, Pastor Derald D. Jackson, Ywanda D. Jackson, Nancy James, Dee Ann Lerma, Amanda Luksha, Justin Woodard, Wade Tucker, Eric Richardson, Russ Rainwater, Hunter Davenport, Katherine Richardson, Amber Boyd, Tiffany Parker. JASON MANAGO-GRAVES

Jason Manago-Graves joined The Sealy News as the new Sports Reporter on May 11. He was a communications/journalism major at Bridgewater College in Virginia, and has worked with the Houston Rockets, Sam Houston Race Park, Fox Sports, and Disney in various communications-related positions.

This weekend history will come to life at the San Felipe de Austin Historic Site, as the first Historic Trade Days event will take place in their newest area, Villa de Austin. The two-day living history weekend will feature historic reenactors, who will bring to life the tradesmen and tradeswomen of Stephen F.

The second annual Mudbugs on Main "all-you-can-eat" crawfish event was held this past Saturday, May 14, hosted by Patches and the Shops of Downtown Sealy.

Roads were closed in the Sealy Main Street district for the event, and the crawfish was cooked by Brenton Slusser, owner of The SlussShack Daiquiris To Go. D.J. Dilly Billy spun tunes for the crowd, and the Bubba Westly Band provided live music for crawfish-munchers.