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Drunk drivers caused 1,100 deaths in Texas last year

1 year ago By News Staff

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.

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C. Gaylen Ackley Memorial Classic, September 30

1 year ago By News Staff

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.

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First Time Homebuyer Class August 30

1 year ago By News Staff

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.

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ACC Chorale seeks singers for 38th season

1 year ago By News Staff

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.

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Sealy Lions Dance Club

1 year ago By News Staff

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.

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Sealy KC’s Drive Thru Grilled Pork Steak Dinner

1 year ago By News Staff

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.

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Brazos ISD releases free meal policy

1 year ago By News Staff

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.

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Heavy rainfall threat will increase from north to south over the next 24 hours

1 year ago By Contributed Report

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.

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UNDER CONSTRUCTION

1 year ago By Holly Galvan

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.

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Knights of Columbus donate proceeds to ACPOA

1 year ago By News Staff

Designated proceeds from a recent Sealy KC Drive Thru Fish Fry were presented to the Austin County Peace Officers Association. The Sealy Knights of Columbus Co. 3313 appreciate all of the efforts made by all of the various policing agencies serving in our Austin County. Receiving the presentation on the left of the check is Brandon Drake, ACPOA President and an Austin Co. Sheriff Department member, with Sealy KC Grand Knight Robert Kent looking on from second row immediately behind Brandon’s left side. Making the presentation for the Sealy KC’s to the right of the check is Joe Lemos, a Council Trustee. The ACPOA will use the proceeds to fund some of their charitable programs.

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Star studded senior talks about various accolades, involvements and future in meteorology

Apr 17, 2024 - 09:27

There are certain people in life that tend to do so many things all at once it makes you question, just where on earth do they find all that time? For Sealy High School graduating senior Emmy Sue McDaniel, that time is something she’s made the most of. A member of the Lady Tigers’ running cross country team, tennis team, a 1st Lieutenant Sealy Tigerette, FFA program member showing livestock, scramble heifer participant, dairy cattle judge, Austin County Fair Queen pageant contestant, youth gymnastics coach and future meteorologist, the real question is: what doesn’t Emmy do? Described by her grandmother Sonja Talbot as someone who “loves life,” McDaniel has always pushed herself academically, as well as strived to be a part of whatever she set her mind to.

Sealy City Council Candidates: Part Two

Apr 17, 2024 - 09:27

Although nowhere near as drama filled as their neighbors in Wallis, the Sealy city council still have positions to fill in their upcoming general city council election on May 4. In last week’s edition of the paper, The Sealy News highlighted the candidacies of Theadra Elise “Cookie” Tyler Curry and Edward J.

Authorities arrest man after crime spree

Apr 17, 2024 - 09:27

Austin County authorities arrested a Sealy man April 9 in connection with a series of crimes in the area. Joseph Mesa, 35, of Sealy, was arrested and charged with aggravated robbery (first degree felony), deadl y con duct (third degree felony), aggravated kidnapping (first degree felony), aggravated assault with a deadly weapon (second degree felony), attempted murder (second degree felony) and interference with an emergency call (class A misdemeanor).

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