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Austin County Judge Tim Lapham and Sealy Mayor Carolyn Bilski promote Road Ranger’s donation to Meals on Wheels as part of the Grand Opening Ceremony of the new truck stop on Wednesday, June 22. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

Kathy’s Korner has re-opened its restaurant as of June 27. The hours of operation are 6 a.m.

Even though summer is just starting, families in Austin County should “SAVE THE DATE” for the Annual Back to School Health and Resource Fair. The event will take place on Thursday, July 21, at Sealy Elementary School, located at FM 2187 in Sealy, from 10 a.m. until Noon. Backpacks and school supplies will be given out on a first come, first serve basis (K-12) on behalf of WoodmenLife of Sealy and the Austin County FCS Advisory Board. Several free screenings and resources will be available for children and adults.

Brooklyn, 9, and Kyndal, 6, Bettis put the finishing touches on their wagon for the children’s wagon parade at the beginning of the Red, White, and Free festival at the Austin County Fairgrounds in Bellville on Monday. This was the first year for this event, which was sponsored by Kristen Tondera in honor of her late husband, who passed away on July 4 last year. The event featured live music, food vendors, inflatables, fireworks, and other activities. RAE DRADY

The Emotions gave a high-energy performance for the crowd at Mynarik Park Sunday, July 3. The attendance for Wallis’ July 4 event may have been the best in the five years it has taken place. PHOTOS BY RAE DRADY

Christian City Fellowship, on Highway 36 North of Sealy, held a July 4 celebration Monday which featured many inflatables for kids, as well as live music and free bomb pops. RAE DRADY.

Three new EMS stations, I-10 construction, local area growth, infrastructure improvements, and peanut butter were among the topics Austin County Judge Tim Lapham and Sealy Mayor Carolyn Bilski covered during the Sealy Chamber of Commerce’s Governmental luncheon at the Sealy American Legion Hall on Wednesday, June 29.

Despite rain chances last week, very little rain fell in Austin County and the area remains in a severe drought. Local fire departments responded to several grass fires over the Independence Day weekend, despite the burn ban. However, not all effects of the drought are quite as obvious. Although rain chances for the end of this week and next week could bring a little relief, local residents should take heed of how much their trees and the economy suffers in these conditions.