Lifestyle

Focusing Families wrapped up its annual Thanksgiving food drive this week for families in Austin County and surrounding counties who have been affected by domestic violence. Focusing Families is a non-profit organization based in Hempstead, that provides free services to Austin County residents.

Extension Education Association of Austin County, which is a direct part of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, hosted an educational program during the month of November that focused on “Living Life Fearlessly.” The program was conducted by Doris Glenewinkel of the Bleiblerville EEA Club.

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In 1987, six women in association with the Sealy Ministerial Alliance started the Sealy Christian Pantry with only $60 to their name. Their mission? To feed all of those in need in Sealy and Austin County.

The Wallis KJZT Society no. 22 presented checks from junior and seniors for Feeding Families Across Texas Program Nov. 10. The group chose to split proceeds from its bake sale and funds from the KJZT State Office between Austin Co. Meals on Wheels and Wallis’ St Vincent de Paul Society.

In a heartwarming display of generosity and compassion, the Faith Academy families came together to collect over 117 Operation Christmas Child boxes, bringing joy and hope to children in need around the world.

Jessica DeBerry’s journey to the Austin County Fair queen crown was filled with genuine interactions and a focus on giving back and highlights the importance of staying true to oneself in the face of new challenges.

AR LEFT: Frydek Catholic Daughters, Court Our Lady of Faith #2607, presented a donation to Meals on Wheels - HOA of Austin County. Shown are the staff representatives at Meals on Wheels with Treasurer Doris Sodolak, left, and Regent Cathy Ondruch, second from right. 

AT LEFT: Andrew Tirey of the Sealy Retirement Homes, Silver Lake and The Oaks, is accepting a check for the retirement homes Thanksgiving Meal, from, left, Regent Cathy Ondruch and, right, Treasurer Doris Sodolak.

Sealy High School FFA members competed in a legendary livestock show and events at the 2023 Austin County Fair. Congratulations to all Sealy FFA/Jr FFA members on their dedication to be a part of this event.

Blinn College District student Colbey Thornton has received a Texas Honors Institute (THI) Scholarship. Thornton, who served as president of the Blinn College-Brenham Campus Student Government Association, received a $250 Star Scholarship at the THI held recently in Tyler.