Fatality accident on Monday
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On May 9, 95-year-old Mike Podaras, of Sealy, died after being struck by a vehicle while walking on State Highway 36, according to Sargent Stephen Woodard of the Texas Department of Transportation.
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Brazos ISD nixes weight room project
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Inflation in the costs of building materials was cited as the main reason that the price tag for a weight room and concession stand project in the Brazos Independent School District skyrocketed from an estimated $750,000 to over $2.6 million.
Vandalism incidents at Scranton Park
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The Sealy Police Department is seeking assistance from the public with locating the culprits in two vandalization incidents at Joe Scranton, Jr. Park recently, and Austin County Crime Stoppers is accepting anonymous tips regarding the crime.
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Happy Cousins Dance Club Dance, May 14 It’s time to dance! The Happy Cousins Dance Club is hosting its monthly public dance Saturday, May 14, with music by the Texas Legacy Czeck Band from 8-11:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Wallis, Texas located at 330 Legion Road.
Rails to Trails plans begin
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A new multi-use trail is coming to Austin County. The Secretary of State recently approved the 1093 Rail-to-Trails Local Government Corporation (LGC) to oversee converting thirty-one miles of abandoned train railway into useable public recreation space and planning for the project is now underway.
Faith Academy upper elementary students spelling bee
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Do you how to spell “acciacatura?” Or how about how to pronounce “sobriquet?” Well, the upper elementary students at Faith Academy do! For most of the school year, the third through fifth grade students studied and prepared to participate in the academy’s in-house spelling bee. These students spent hours memorizing how to pronounce, define, and spell over 400 words.
Construction begins
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On May 9 construction began on State Highway 36 at the IH-10 intersection. Northbound and southbound traffic was merged to single lanes in each direction of travel on the existing southbound half of SH 36. Jason Road is closed at SH 36, by Dairy Queen. This traffic pattern will be in effect until Phase 1 construction is complete, estimated to finish around May 16 or 17. RAE DRADY
National Day of Prayer at Faith
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Faith Academy of Bellville hosted a National Day of Prayer gathering on May 5. The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people to pray for the nation.
One-Act Play Competition
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Sealy High School’s Tiger Stage Company was sent off to the state-level high school One-Act Play Competition in style on May 4 by parents and members of the community at a parade-style event with a police escort. The theater company is comprised of freshman through senior students, and they were presenting, “Wise Children,” a play adapted from Angela Carter’s novel. Pictured above (left to right): Sealy Independent School District Superintendent Brian Hallmark; Faith Hall, Patrick Hall, and Shelly Hall (family of Gracie Hall, who is a member of the stage crew); Mary Rutledge (mother of Torie Rutledge, who plays the part of Young Dora); and Donna Mikulenska (mother of Lily Mikulenska, who is the lighting director) encourage the theater company to “Break a Leg.” RAE DRADY
Sealy Police Department holds KidsFish event
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The Sealy Police Department held its annual KidsFish event on May 7 at B&PW Park. Sealy Wal-Mart, Promethean Promotions, Crosby Towing, Big T’s Auto Detail, and other Sealy businesses and residents helped to make the event a success with their donations. The largest fish caught was 23.6 inches, and the smallest was 3.1 inches. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS
