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Austin County had twenty-one (21) pecan entries move on from the county show to the East Regional Pecan Show for the 2023 crop year. There were 151 entries from 14 different counties and 52 different producers across them.

The Sealy FFA Meats Team placed 3rd at the Prairie View University CDE with Wyatt Erwin 3rd High Individual and Ansley Owen 9th HI with Jackson and Brady Burttschell.

The Floriculture Team placed 4th at PVAMU with Brooke Baber 6th High Individual, Cheyenne Schwaller, Alana Lindsay, and Avery Schalla. 

The Sealy FFA Chapter’s Applied Ag Engineering Team competed at the TAMU Invitational placing 5th in their heat and 10th overall with J Rodriguez 14th high individual, Noah Shirley, David Saldua, and Rafael Gomez.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Austin County presents the Multi-County Urban & Homeowner Soil Testing Campaign in conjunction with Colorado, Fayette and Washington counties. This event will run from Feb.

Sealy FFA traveled west to Wrap up San Angelo Stock Show. Both the JR and Sr Livestock Teams earn Reserve Champion honors.

The Junior Team includes Atalie Petrash 4th high individual, Ainsley Oliver 11th, Hunter Hinze 20th and Levi McNeely.

The Senior team includes Ryleigh Gilfoil 5th high individual, Kenna Schram 6th, Sydney Petrash, Elena Hernandez and Sarah Siska. 

Historical Society to meet Feb. 22

On Feb. 22 at 7 p.m., the Sealy Area Historical Society will hold a meeting at the Sealy Historical Park Museum at 211 East Main St.

The public is invited to hear Charlie Wade present about Broomtown, the Sealy Broom Factory, and the Engelking family.

Refreshments will be served.

Garden Club to meet Feb. 22

Thirsty Thursday Feb. 15

The Thirsty Thursday Networking event will be held at State Farm Virginia Gilbert’s office 4:30-6 p.m.

This event is free to attend, and no RSVP is needed. All are welcome.

Historical Society to meet Feb. 15

The Sealy Area Historical Society is holding a meeting on Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. at the museum located at 211 East Main Street. The public is invited to hear Charlie Wade speak about the old Sealy Broom Factory and Broomtown founded by the Engelking family.

The Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association hosts its Annual Plant Sale on April 13, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Bluebonnet Master Gardeners of Austin County are pleased to present the 2024 “Lunch-N-Learn” series which will be hosted on the third Tuesday of each month from January through May. Overall, the series will feature topics related to horticulture with homeowners and backyard gardeners in mind.

Last week, 11 students from Brazos High School competed at the UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest at Edna High School.

The following students on earning Superior Ratings on their events.

Patrick Martinez: 1st Division Alto Sax Solo (STATE QUALIFIER), Megan McFarland: 1st Division French Horn Solo (STATE QUALIFIER) and Chloe Flores: 1st Division Trombone Solo.

Patrick Martinez, AJ Hille, Kade Vasquez qualified 1st Division Sax Trio (STATE QUALIFIER).