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Lillie Hancock, of Bellville, was named to the University of Mississippi’s Fall 2023 Honor Roll lists. Hancock, majoring in Integrated Marketing Communications., was named to the Dean’s Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.503.74.

Thirsty Thursday with the Fulshear Katy Area Chamber of Commerce at Frydek Roadhouse & Winegarden.

At last month’s Sealy Chamber Lunch & Learn, members had the opportunity to visit with Mattress Mack. He is such an inspirational speaker. If you ever get the chance to hear him speak, do it. We left motivated and ready to grow our businesses.

The Greater Sealy Chamber of Commerce offices are all cleaned with all the leaves and weeds removed. Thank you to Vince Wollney at Prime Lending in Sealy for using Schultz and Sons Landscapes LLC.

The Greater Sealy Area Chamber of Commerce congratulates Workforce Solutions for its 22 years of membership and Legacy status with the chamber.

Sealy FFA Livestock team’s kickoff 2024 on a chilly windy hill country day at the Grandstand in Fredericksburg. Sealy Jr FFA earned Champion Junior Team, above left, led by 1st high individual Ainsley Oliver and 5th high Atalie Petrash. Along with Hunter Hinze 11th high and Levi McNeely. FFA 4th high Sr Team, above right, were led by Kenna Schram, 7th high individual, Ryleigh Gilfoil, Makenzie Simmons and Elena Hernandez.

The Austin County Sheriff’s Office welcomes Stetson Whitley as deputy. Stetson is coming from Brenham Police Department. “We are excited to have Whitley working with us,” said Austin County Sheriff Jack Brandes. Pictured left to right is Lt. Lockett, Capt, Hicks, Dep. Whitley, Sheriff Brandes, and members of Stetson’s family, wife Kayla and mother Marcy.

The Blinn College District has named 2,359 students to its academic honors lists for the fall 2023 semester. Blinn named 1,077 students to its Chancellor’s Scholars List and 1,282 to the Deans’ Scholars List.

If you plan on using a state limited use or state restricted use pesticide, such as Grazon P+D, 2 4-D, Weedmaster, etc., and need a license, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Austin County will be hosting several Private Applicator Training classes during 2024 at the Austin County Extension Office, 800 E Wendt St., Bellville. Books and study materials for the course may be purchased ahead of time at the Extension Office for $50.