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In Austin County, Vote Centers will be used for the May 7 General Election and all future elections, the county’s Election Official Kim Rinn said Monday. In Vote Centers, also known as the Countywide Polling Place Program, enables any registered voter within the county to vote at any Vote Center polling place on Election Day,” a March 28 release said.

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO March 20, the Austin County Sheriff’s Office promoted John Patton from Deputy to Sergeant. “John has displayed a strong commitment to keeping the citizens of Austin County safe and promotes a positive image within the Sheriff’s Office,” Sheriff Jack Brandes said.

An arrest is not proof of guilt. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The 2022 season of Greater Sealy Little League officially got underway last Saturday, March 26, following Opening Day festivities that included a parade and an on-field ceremony. After all of the teams paraded down Park Street and converged on Mark A.

Friday, March 25, the Austin County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 56-year-old Bellville resident Kathy Elaine Maresh in connection to the murder of her husband, 62-year-old Jimmy Dale Maresh. She was being held in the Austin County Jail on a $500,000 bond.

Members of the Sealy Education Foundation spent its Thursday morning handing out $50,000 worth of grants to teachers and students across Sealy ISD. Out of the 45 grants that were handed out, SEF board member Ryan Reichardt said estimates showed it would impact around 1,700 students, more than 50% of the district’s enrollment.

The results of a community public survey were presented to the board of the Sealy Economic Development Corporation during its regular meeting March 22 at the W. E. Hill Community Center.

Sunday, March 27, the eastbound Frontage Road of Interstate Highway 10 will be closed from 9 p.m. until 6 a.m. Wednesday, March 30, for the construction of the westbound frontage road.

Below is a press release from Project Engineer Jason Cope.

The Austin County Sheriff's Office released more information on the homicide reported Tuesday in Bellville. Kathy Maresh was arrested for murder and is being held in the Austin County Jail on a $500,000 bond, ACSO announced March 25.

Below is the press release from Austin County Sheriff's Office.

"March 22, 2022, at approximately 1530 hours, Austin County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the area of Sycamore Crossing and Highway 159 W regarding a welfare concern. Deputies arrived and located a female who was wandering around the area on foot.

Sealy’s first-ever Battle fOr The Arts festival scheduled for April 28-May 1 will celebrate the arts while bringing tourism to the city and the surrounding area. Hosted by Sealy Main Street, BOTA’s mission is to facilitate a cross-pollination of art genres that inspires creativity, spurs unexpected connections and celebrates artistic vision.