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The Austin County Commissioners Court met in the County Courthouse Monday, Jan. 10, and approved board members for twoyear terms on Austin County Emergency Services Districts (ESD) No. 2 and No. 3 and tabled action on ESD No. 1 to allow more time for the commissioners to speak with community members.

Citizens packed into the Council Chambers and the Wallis City Hall Complex last Wednesday, Dec. 15, to address rumors spread that the city council was looking to dismiss the Police Chief/Interim City Administrator, Police Lieutenant/Criminal Investigator, City Secretary and the City Attorney.

Spectators lined Highway 36 in Wallis Saturday evening to watch the annual holiday parade hosted by the Wallis Chamber of Commerce with the theme of Hot Dang, It’s Christmas! Dozens of floats made their way down the highway, journeying from 9th Street to the Wallis American Legion Hall. Mayor Dennis Diggs and Police Chief David Moseley led the parade in a police car while waving at families spectating.

The San Felipe City Council approved a 4% cost of living raise for multiple staff members at last Tuesday’s city council meeting, Dec. 14, at Town Hall.

Sealy’s Virgil and Josephine Gordon Memorial Library recently welcomed Jon Woods as its Library Supervisor and he’s looking to bring new energy to the library while capitalizing on the aspects that have made it a staple of the community.

Saturday, Nov. 20, Brazos FFA representatives competed in the Area XI Leadership Development Event (LDE) and the Ag Advocacy team qualified for the state competition with a second-place finish.

There are few holiday traditions that bring communities together more than the parades that wow guests with spectacular lights and other attractions. With December making its triumphant arrival, various parades return to Austin County to help spur holiday spirit and bring family-friendly joy to local communities.