The Sealy News

In Sealy, it’s always a great day to be a Tiger. At Augusta National Golf Club, Sundays are scary days to run into a “Tiger” and this last one was no different. more

By Cole McNanna sports@sealynews.com | 4/19/19

Caught in the meddle

I had a friend visit me the other day to tell me about a problem. I listened to her secret shame and consoled her. Under the veil of anonymity, she agreed to allow me to use her issue, but not her real name. For our purposes, we’ll call her Gwenifer. more

By Curtis Honeycutt | 4/16/19

House passes legislation to reform school finance, property taxes 

The Texas House of Representatives on April 3 approved much-anticipated legislation written to revise the state's public school finance system. The vote was 148-1, and the bill now moves to the Senate for consideration. more

By Ed Sterling Texas Press Association | 4/11/19

Renewing Sealy News

I am renewing The Sealy News as I have done for the past 74 years. I am Clifford T. Masarik. We, Capt. Carl Nastoupil were the first reservist to be called back into service during the outbreak of the Korean Conflict. more

Clifford Masarik | 4/11/19

Great weekend in Sealy!

WOW! Two great events occurred in Sealy this weekend. I have so many people to thank for their help and generosity, it’s hard to know where to begin. more

Janice Whitehead, Mayor | 4/11/19

Sign to honor state champions

Years ago, Sealy Texas had a sign on Interstate 10, that told of four state championships, which brought great pride to its citizens. After years of wear and tear, the sign fell apart and was never replaced. This apathy really irritated my husband, T.J. Mills, and he always talked of getting a new sign. more

Becky Mills | 4/11/19

Gilbert Miller and his wife Rhonda proudly stand by a replica check for $5,000 signifying the value of his winnings in one of the two Bass Pro Shops-donated merchandise drawings among Texas Parks and Wildlife’s Toyota ShareLunker entrants. Miller caught a 9.4-pound largemouth bass on Lake Whitney. He donated part of his merchandise to the Midlothian High Fishing Team.

Woods, Waters and Wildlife

Could you use more outdoor gear – like a tackle bag full of all the lures you’ve heard about but didn’t think as necessary as new shoes for the baby? Or maybe that hot new Creedmore 6.5 and ammo before Congress makes you complete a background check to buy bullets? more

By John Jefferson | 4/4/19

NRG Stadium had just a slightly different look to it.

My new most-favorite concert

I can now officially say, “This ain’t my first rodeo,” and not have it be a corny dad joke. more

By Cole McNanna sports@sealynews.com | 3/26/19

Online relationship stalls over meeting in person

DEAR ABBY: I met a really great guy online eight months ago. He lives in another country and we have been in a long-distance relationship for the last six months. We talk all the time, video chat … more

3/26/19

It takes a village

I met a beautiful couple last week. Susan and Chase Graves have a special needs child named Langston. He has Down Syndrome, and he’s just 3 years old. I went to their home, met the whole family … more

By April Towery editor@sealynews.com | 3/26/19

The McNanna family reunion about seven months overdue.

My brother, the doctor

Some of you might know but for those who don’t, my brother graduated from physical therapy school over the weekend and is now officially Dr. Mitchel McNanna, DPT. more

By Cole McNanna sports@sealynews.com | 3/20/19

More local news needed

To the editor: I really struggled whether to renew or not. The Sealy News has so little local content. So much is happening around town yet no one can seem to see much less write a story … more

3/13/19

Thank you for supporting Night of Knights

Dear Ms. Lopez, Your recent support of the 21st annual Night of Knights fundraiser is very much appreciated. Your participation in this important event extends Christian education not only in … more

3/13/19

Massachusetts lawmakers propose bill to ban youth tackle football

A couple months ago I wrote a column where I mentioned whenever a news item had the state of Texas in the headline I’d always look at it immediately thinking I’d be close to wherever it actually was but in reality, this state is just too big for that to happen that often. more

By Cole McNanna sports@sealynews.com | 3/5/19

Thank you for support of Studio Blend

This letter is to all members of the Sealy EDC, and to welcome the new director, Robert Worley. We want to officially send our sincere “thank you” out to all of you for working with us towards … more

3/5/19

Vaccinations save lives

To the editor: Thank you for The Rail Magazine. The photographs of you and the family were lovely, especially Weston in his cute outfit. The Fav Five items were interesting and funny and made me … more

2/26/19

Thanks to Good Samaritan

To the editor: On Tuesday about 4:50 p.m. I drove into Brown Truck tire shop, both major doors were shut and a couple mechanics were just ready to leave work for the day. I told the young man in … more

2/26/19

Benefits of a productivity schedule

It’s now mid-February and those New Year’s resolutions have been thrown out the window. At least mine have. I was going to exercise every day, wake up earlier, read more, write better and … more

2/12/19

Senate committee starts work on property tax reform

AUSTIN — Voters would have the power to prevent their local governmental bodies from increasing property taxes by more than 2.5 percent per year under legislation introduced in the Texas Senate … more

2/4/19

When we work together, Texas is better

The famed American industrialist Henry Ford once said, “If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.” That sentiment is alive and well in the Texas Capitol, … more

By Sen. Lois W. Kolkhorst | 1/31/19