News
Year in Review
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January The Sealy Police Department reported a surge of catalytic converter thefts directly from vehicles across Sealy in the past few weeks has cost victims thousands in replacement costs. Thieves have been known to slide under cars or trucks and remove the device within minutes, often in search of the valuable platinum, palladium and rhodium inside.
County steps up during year
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Residents show off spirit year-round Look around the country this time of the year, and you’ll find many organizations and people lending a hand to residents during the holiday season. It’s quite the normal experience.
Satisfactory academic progress standards
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Satisfactory academic progress, or SAP, is an important phrase in the language of student aid for Kentucky students to know, according to KHEAA. SAP comes into play after you have taken college or technical school classes and are applying for student aid for the next school year.
Buddy Bench
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Six years ago, Sealy and Austin County was rocked by the tragic deaths of two young children in an automobile accident. Their parents have worked diligently every year to keep their children’s memories alive and well in the community and last Friday, donated a Buddy Bench to Selman Elementary to honor Greysen Droddy and Greyson Harper, who died in the accident six years ago.
City prevails in Merrell case
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The city of Sealy has won its second appeal by former City Manager Lloyd Merrell after he sued the city on numerous claims in March of 2021. Merrell had sued the city after serving as city manager for the city from February 2018 through March 2021.
Bidding set to begin
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Sealy can now call itself home to the largest auction facilities in Texas with the opening of Yoder and Frey Heavy Equipment Auctions. The group held its first auction at its new location at 7044 Interstate 10 last week and now the challenge is do get ready for the next one.
Faith Academy students participate in contest
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Diabetes is a growing concern in the USA and around the world. One of the reasons why the incidence of diabetes is rising is because of unawareness.
Blinn Paramedic Program recognizes 20 graduates
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The Blinn College District Paramedic Program recently welcomed 20 new graduates to the profession during a pinning ceremony held at the Blinn RELLIS Administration Building at Texas A&M-RELLIS. Each graduate earned their paramedic technology certificate or Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Associate in Applied Science degree, which qualifies them for entry-level paramedic positions and can be applied toward a bachelor’s degree.
