Bellville

Upcoming visiting author ventures canyons, forgiveness in new book

4 months ago By Allison Drinnon

Christian author and writing coach DiAnn Mills will take readers and on a journey through a mountainous desert and forgiveness with her newest novel “Canyon of Deceit” during an author event, Thursday, Jan. 22, at The Story Peddler bookstore in Bellville.

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Accidents claim lives of two prominent residents

5 months ago By Jimmy Galvan

A two-vehicle accident that claimed the life of a prominent Sealy businessman is still under investigation by the Texas Department of Public Safety. The accident, which occurred Dec.

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Head-on wreck claims teacher’s life

5 months ago By Jimmy Galvan

A second tragic action in less than a week has claimed the life of a well-known Austin County resident. Shirley Biehunko Hegemeyer, 55, of Cat Spring, was pronounced dead at the scene of a three-vehicle accident on FM 949, north of FM 1094 in Austin County.

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Bookstore welcomes murder mystery author (Photo Gallery)

5 months ago By Allison Drinnon

2. Author Ashley Winstead answers audience questions about her most recent novel "This Book Will Bury Me" during an author event, Thursday, Nov.

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Indie bookstore owners share on creating third spaces

5 months ago By Allison Drinnon

The Story Peddler owner Lauri Matuska in Bellville and indie bookstore owners from Bastrop and Austin shared insight on crafting community spaces with their bookstores. Matuska founded The Story Peddler in 2023 right next door to The Perk coffee shop.

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On the Scene in Sealy — Nov. 12, 2025

6 months ago By Allison Drinnon

Tony's Day for Project Graduation

Thursday, Nov. 13 | 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. | Tony's Family Restaurant, 1629 Meyer St | Sealy

Eat at Tony's Family Restaurant all day, and Tony's will donate a percentage of sales to the Sealy High School Class of 2026 Project Graduation. Must mention the SHS Class of 2026 Project Graduation when you call in or with your server.

Pesticide Applicator License Training

Friday, Nov. 14 | 1–5 p.m. | Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, 800 E Wendt St | Bellville

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Bestselling fiction author to visit, explores grief through murder and fame

6 months ago By Allison Drinnon

National bestselling author Ashley Winstead will share about her upcoming star-studded contemporary romance novel “The Future Saints” and her most recent murder mystery and thriller novel “This Book Will Bury Me” at an exclusive event, Thursday, Nov. 20, from 6-7 p.m. at The Story Peddler.

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On the Scene in Sealy — Nov. 5, 2025

6 months ago By Allison Drinnon

Lunch and Learn with Business Attorneys

Wednesday, Nov. 5 | 12 p.m. | American Legion Hall, 1630 Meyer Street | Sealy

Get all your Sealy Chamber and community updates as you Lunch & Learn with our featured speaker Corbett Daniel Parker, partner at Pagel, Davis and Hill, and his presentation, Legal Smarts for Business Success: Contracts, Counsel and Closing the Year Strong. Lunch will be provided, so please RSVP by the Friday before to receive a meal.

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Indie bookstore hosts first author panel

6 months ago By Allison Drinnon

The Story Peddler Bookstore welcomed five authors to discuss their experiences of writing and publishing in the bookstore’s first panel, Thursday, Oct. 23, at the Amsler Hills Winery in Sealy.

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Adamson pleads guilty to lesser charges

7 months ago By Jimmy Galvan

The case of Quory Lamaz Adamson ended this week when it was announced that he entered a plea agreement with the state and pled guilty to a lesser-included offense of indecent assault, a Class A misdemeanor. Adamson pleaded guilty to the Class A misdemeanor in charge of violation of conditions of bond in the child abuse case.

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