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Austin County seeks an internal block to battery, data centers

1 month ago By Allison Drinnon

After receiving input from over 30 community members in a public hearing, Austin County Judge Tim Lapham shared how the county intends to fight back against prospective battery energy storage systems (BESS) and artificial intelligence (AI) data centers.

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ROCK THE COUNTRY: A MUDDY MESS

1 month ago By Allison Drinnon

Concert-goers swarmed the streets of Bellville during heavy rain and extreme mud, Friday, May 1, and more improved weather on Saturday, May 2, for Rock the Country 2026. Instead of opening doors at 1:30 p.m.

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Sealy Junior High Principal shaves his head

1 month ago By Evan Hale

Cancer is something that has affected everyone in some way throughout their life, and people understand how serious this disease can be. It's not uncommon to see someone shave their head in support of a family member who is battling cancer, and for one unnamed Sealy Junior High School student it was no different.

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Mayor ‘ extremely disappointed’ in extensive terms

1 month ago By Allison Drinnon

Sealy City Council debated the extensive yet broad terms in an offer from Austin County Emergency Services District (ACESD) No. 2 to share sales tax during its meeting, Tuesday, April 21.

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Necker easily claims council seat Saturday

1 month ago By Jimmy Galvan

While many were either rocking the country or surviving the flood, Sealy voters turned out to elect a new member to the city council Saturday, May 2. Robert “Bobby” Necker was elected to the city of Sealy’s Position 1 council seat during the May 2 election.

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Sealy approves new parking assessment, partnership for KC Hall improvements

1 month ago By Allison Drinnon

Sealy City Council approved a new downtown parking assessment and a reimbursement agreement with the Sealy Columbus Club for upcoming improvements to the Knights of Columbus Hall during its meeting, Tuesday, April 21.

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New UIm buzzes with life and love of bees

1 month ago By News Staff

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Sealy’s Gilfoil, Schram earn All-American honors in livestock judging

1 month ago By News Staff

Four members of the Blinn College livestock judging team have been named 2025-26 All-Americans, an honor given to only 15 community college students nationwide. Ryleigh Gilfoil, Kenna Schram, Jhett West, and Paige Zimprich were named All-Americans by the Junior College Coaches Association.

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