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Events set to usher in holidays

1 year ago By Jimmy Galvan

If you are looking for something to get you into the Christmas spirit this year, then Sealy and Austin County has a number of events set this weekend to help get you in the holiday mood. Once again, the holiday season is being ushered in with the annual Fantasy of Lights Festival set to be held Dec.

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Student council honors heroes

1 year ago By Jimmy Galvan

The Sealy High School student council will be one of many volunteers that will be spanning across cemeteries this holiday season to honor this county’s fallen heroes by participating in the Wreaths Across America event.

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Plans set for emergency relief for ag producers

1 year ago By Contributed Report

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced plans for additional emergency relief and pandemic assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). USDA is preparing to roll out the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) Phase Two as well as the new Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program (PARP), which are two programs to help offset crop and revenue losses for producers. USDA is sharing early information to help producers gather documents and train front-line staff on the new approach.

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Texas Workforce Commission highlights achievements

1 year ago By Contributed Report

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) recognized six individuals who acquired skills through TWC’s Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) program as Scholars of the Year during the AEL Fall Institute. Governor Greg Abbott proclaimed Sept. 18-24 as Texas Adult Education and Family Literacy Week. During this week of recognition, the workforce award for TWC customers highlights the academic work of these scholars and the agency’s commitment to upskilling Texans.

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Fun run raises funds for The Blessing Box Project

1 year ago By Contributed Report

On Oct. 15 The Zythological Society of North America held their inaugural Brewstep 0.1K Saunter for a Cause. The event was very successful with over 150 participants visiting over 18 breweries over the 328 ft. course.

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Average gas prices in Texas fall 12.4 cents

1 year ago By Contributed Report

Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 12.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.93/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 27.0 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 7.1 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has declined 6.7 cents in the last week and stands at $5.28 per gallon.

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DAV to host all veteran job fair Dec. 1

1 year ago By Contributed Report

DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and RecruitMilitary will co-host the Houston All Veterans Job Fair at Minute Maid Park, Dec. 1 from noon – 5 p.m. The event is free to veterans, their spouses, active-duty military personnel and members of the National Guard and Reserve.

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Hire only licensed water well drillers to avoid costly repairs

1 year ago By Contributed Report

Water is an important resource, and Texans who need to drill water wells to access groundwater under their property to supply their family or business should take care to only hire drillers who are licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).

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Monroe reappointed as state historian

1 year ago By Contributed Report

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Monte L. Monroe, Ph.D.

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SEALY POLICE BLOTTER

1 year ago By News Staff

Disclaimer: Arrests and court records are public information, and the press has the right to publish them under the first amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

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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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