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Early voting ends Friday; election Tuesday

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E arly voting for the general election ends on Friday, Nov. 4, with the closely watched governor’s race pitting incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott against challenger Beto O’ Rourke headlining the ballot. A number of other statewide races are on the ballot, including lieutenant governor, attorney general, land commissioner, agriculture commissioner and comptroller.

Master Gardeners present series

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The Bluebonnet Master Gardeners of Austin County are pleased to present the final presentation in the 2022 Fall “Lunch-N-Learn” series hosted on the third Tuesday of November. The overall series has featured topics related to horticulture with homeowner and backyard gardeners in mind! Speakers are experts in their fields and practical gardeners with great tips and information for everyone.

ARREST REPORT

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Disclaimer: Arrest and court records are public information, and the press has the right to publish them under the first amendment of the US Constitution. It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered as evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

GRAND JURY

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The Austin County Grand Jury returned indictments against # people in the July 27 session. Those indicted include: Diomiro Enrique Barboza Chacin, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon Ryan Wade Brauner, forgery financial instrument Jayson My’Leaq Brown, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon Nicole Lynn Felps, forgery government/ national instrument/ money/security Franclin Gonzalez, unlicensed possession of a firearm by a felon John D Johnson III, unlicensed possession of a firearm by a felon Billy Ray Lewis Jr., forgery financial instrument Ricky Longoria, possession of a controlled substance in Penalty Group 1/1-B<1G Sonny Allen Bo Marks, possession of a controlled substance in Penalty Group 1/1-B<1G Charles Allen Minks, property theft >=$2,500K<$30K Pennie Lea Minks, possession of a controlled substance in Penalty Group 1/1-B>=1G<4G Cody Joe Richardson, possession of a controlled substance in Penalty Group 1/1-B>=1G<4G Spencer Rashaud Scott, unlicensed possession of a firearm by a felon — Contributed report.
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Blinn’s Moore elected to leadership role in TxETA

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Blinn College-Brenham Campus Theatre Arts instructor Erin Moore has been elected to a leadership role in the Texas Educational Theatre Association (TxETA). Moore, a part-time instructor in the Blinn College District Theatre Arts Department and Fine Arts Coordinator at Sealy High School, was elected to serve as president- elect, president, and past president.
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The heart of the Community

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Area shows up to provide record-setting night for annual Bras for a Cause event It has often been said that the true spirit of a small town is often seen in how it takes care of others. Last Saturday night at the annual Bras for a Cause event held at Saddleback Saloon, the city of Sealy shined brightly in showing its giving spirit.