NEWS BITS
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Friends of the Sealy American Legion Fish Fry, Feb. 24 Friends of the Sealy American Legion Friday Fish Fry. Friday, Feb. 24 at the Sealy American Legion Hall. Serving from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Drive-thru only.
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Blinn history instructor’s new book explores how the U.S. Civil War impacted Cherokees
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Blinn College District history instructor Dr. W Dale Weeks brings the figures from his classroom to life in his new book, “Cherokee Civil Warrior: Chief John Ross and the Struggle for Tribal Sovereignty.” Published by the University of Oklahoma Press, the book delves into the impact of the U.S. Civil War on Native Americans and specifically the Cherokee Nation.
Cardenas tabbed as county clerk
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Austin County Commissioners approved the naming of Andrea Cardenas as county clerk after an executive session meeting of commissioner’s court. Cardenas had served as chief deputy clerk in the Austin County Clerk’s office for the past eight years and has an Associate of Arts degree from Blinn Junior College.
Filing deadline Friday
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The upcoming election filing dates for public offices in Sealy, Wallis and Bellville is currently underway and runs through Friday, Feb. 17 for a place on the May 6 ballot.
‘See something, say something’ an effective tool
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Earlier this month, Sealy ISD Police identified a Sealy Junior High student who made a threat while riding home on a school bus. The student was removed from the campus and Sealy ISD police and administration will continue to investigation the situation.
FEDS TO INTERVENE?
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Members of the Seeking Justice Organization said during a town meeting last Thursday that they are petitioning the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Justice to step in an investigate what they are calling “injustice in the county” and its “select prosecution.” On Monday, Feb. 13, Pastor R.J.
Education major looks forward to inspiring children
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Sitting in a Blinn College District classroom adorned with teddy bears and picture books, sophomore Katelyn Sassin, 20, can barely contain her passion for teaching. “Seeing the light shine in a child’s eye when you teach them something is priceless because I’m actually going to impact children and help them create the life they want,” Sassin said.
‘Field to Fork’ revamped into two-part workshops
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Due to clientele demand, the upcoming Texas Parks & Wildlife and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension’s educational series entitled “Field to Fork” has been rescheduled and revamped. This multi-county hunting and fishing endeavor which is being hosted by Austin, Colorado, Fayette, and Washington Counties has been reformatted as a two- part series. Each event will focus on harvesting, field dressing, processing, and safe food handling while preparing your wild game for the table.
Master Gardeners to present series
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The Bluebonnet Master Gardeners of Austin County are pleased presenting the 2023 “Lunch-NLearn” series hosted on the third Tuesday of each month from February- May and September-October. The overall series will feature topics related to horticulture with homeowners and backyard gardeners in mind. Speakers are experts in their fields and practical gardeners with great tips and information for everyone.
