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During March’s regular meeting of the Sealy ISD Board of Trustees, Special Programs Director Mary Gajewski gave a presentation related to COVID-19 and relayed survey results from parents, staff and students.

Texas Disposal Systems’ Brandon, James and George keep their corner of the planet looking sharp and made a stop at The Sealy News office March 17.

Main and Fowlkes Streets in Sealy were turned into a car show last Saturday, March 20, as the Downtown Sealy Car Social, hosted by the Austin County Rotary Club, took place. Hot rods, low riders and classics were all on display on a beautiful spring afternoon. PHOTOS BY AMANDA LUKSHA

Brazos ISD Superintendent Brian Thompson had his resignation formally accepted at a special meeting of the Brazos Board of Trustees March 11 after he was voted as the next superintendent of D’Hanis ISD.

Sealy Lady Tigers Taniah Coleman and Breanna Brandes used record-breaking performances to help the hosts win the annual Sammy Dierschke Relays last Thursday at T.J. Mills Stadium.

An attorney for former Sealy City Manager Lloyd Merrell filed a lawsuit Thursday against the City of Sealy and Mayor Carolyn Bilski seeking $250,000 in damages after Merrell was terminated and was not compensated, according to the terms of his contract.

Blinn College District students facing hardships due to COVID-19 may be eligible for financial assistance made possible through Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Act funds.

Once the ice that recently blanketed Texas began to thaw, investigations began into who is at fault for the failure of the power grid that serves much of the state. Meanwhile, Texans hope those probes include some measures to prevent future failures in addition to the fingerpointing.

During February’s regular meeting last Wednesday at the Administration Building, the Sealy ISD Board of Trustees approved the calendar for the 2021-2022 school year and hired a professional engineer for the parking lot paving project at the junior high school.

350 days later, the Sealy Lady Tiger softball squad was back in action on their home diamond last Tuesday against Bay City to open the 2021 season.