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Last Thursday, Jan. 21, Bellville Medical Center staff celebrated the departure of Maude Browning, a 103-year-old Bellville resident, six days after a triumph over not only COVID-19 but also a case of pneumonia.

Mel Eason, owner of Joy Brush Signs, recently completed her mural on the side of the Edward Jones building in downtown Sealy after seven days of work. Based out of Houston, Eason said it was the most time she had spent in Sealy although her parents live in Bellville so she wasn’t unfamiliar with Austin County. Erin Krampitz Designs contacted Joy Brush Signs and brought her out to a blank canvas to do with what she pleased. Eason built off inspiration she got while picking out a bouquet of flowers and went to work.

Mel Eason, owner of Joy Brush Signs, recently completed her mural on the side of the Edward Jones building in downtown Sealy after seven days of work. Based out of Houston, Eason said it was the most time she had spent in Sealy although her parents live in Bellville so she wasn’t unfamiliar with Austin County. Erin Krampitz Designs contacted Joy Brush Signs and brought her out to a blank canvas to do with what she pleased. Eason built off inspiration she got while picking out a bouquet of flowers and went to work.

The Austin County Insider magazine, an affiliate of Granite Publications, had its launch party last Wednesday, Jan. 13, in downtown Sealy. The first edition is making its way around the county now and can be found at major retailers in Austin County.

AMANDA LUKSHA The Austin County Rotary Club installed its newest member, Ellis Roach, at last week’s meeting at Cazadores Mexican Restaurant in Sealy. Rotary President Russ Rainwater, right, installs Roach, center, while Rotarian Marti Leigh pins Roach as the newest official member of the Austin County Rotary Club..

Winter weather arrived in Austin County last week and brought a snow dusting to the area. Residents got out and shared their views of the winter wonderland on Facebook.