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Election Day today

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Elections are being held today, Nov. 2, for the Bellville ISD Bond Election, Austin County Municipal Utility District No. 1 and eight state constitutional amendments. All polling locations today will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Stay tuned to sealynews.com for results when they're available.

Special Amendment Election

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Responding to inevitable change

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If you attended Tuesday’s EDC sponsored meeting with Betty Russo from the governor’s office or Wednesday’s city council meeting, you got a glimpse of the potential growth coming to Wallis. While some are excited to see changes and maybe have our town increase in population with new amenities, some are resistant and want to maintain the small-town feel.
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Gas tops $3 across state

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The price of a gallon of gasoline tops $3 across much of the state, which is up more than $1.20 from a year ago, according to AAA. The average price for regular gas in Texas stood at $3.03 per gallon on Sunday as crude oil prices continue to creep up, closing above $80 per barrel. Crude oil price is one of a quartet of factors that influence the cost of gasoline, reported The Dallas Morning News. The cost of refining, distribution expenses and taxes also affect the price at the pump.
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Small town Shooting Star

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Dancing atop the dugouts in Minute Maid Park, Ashley Byars is a proud representative of Austin County in her fourth season as a Houston Astros Shooting Star. For the Sealy High School graduate, her unlikely career at the ballpark began with a passion for baseball that she developed as a kid.
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Kuespert, Cano crowned Faith Academy Homecoming royalty

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Last Friday night’s weather was a perfect night for Faith Academy’s 2021 Homecoming game in the Sabrsula Stadium. Faith Academy’s David Sobey was in the announcer’s booth calling all the plays as our Athletic Coordinator Yvonne Woods readied herself to introduce our Homecoming Court and host the halftime Homecoming Ceremony.