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ARREST REPORTS

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Disclaimer: Arrests and court records are public information, and the press has the right to publish them under the first amendment of the U.S. Constitution. It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered as evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

SEALY DISPATCH REPORT

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Disclaimer: Arrests and court records are public information, and the press has the right to publish them under the first amendment of the U.S. Constitution. It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered as evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Application deadline for 2024 crop year is May 31

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COLLEGE STATION – Cotton producers in Texas may be eligible for Loan Deficiency Payments (LDP) from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA). LDPs are payments made to producers who, although eligible to obtain a Marketing Assistance Loan, agree to forgo the loan in return for a payment on the eligible commodity. The deadline to apply for an LDP on 2024 crop-year cotton is May 31.

NEWS BITS

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Sealy KC’s Lenten fish fry returns The Sealy Knights of Columbus announce the return of their annual Famous Lenten Fish Fry, starting on Friday, April 18 at the Sealy Columbus Club Hall at 1310 Hwy 90 West, Sealy, and will continue every Friday during Lent. Serving drive-thru only, starting at 5:30 to 7:15 p.m., for only $13 a plate.
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State of the county

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Lapham says county in strong financial position Calling Austin County “a great place to live,” Austin County Judge Tim Lapham said the county is doing well and sitting in a strong financial position as it did last year during his state of the county address. “The county is in approximately the same financial position as last year.
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Kitzman files HB 43 to increase relief to Texas farmers

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Bill expands access to TAFA funds, cuts red tape, and supports Ag industry recovery AUSTIN, TEXAS – On April 1, the Texas House Committee on Agriculture & Livestock heard House Bill 43 by State Representative Stan Kitzman, which is designed to boost struggling state agriculture producers following years of record-setting agricultural losses across the state. House Bill 43 will expand existing financial support programs of the Texas Agricultural Finance Authority (TAFA) to better support the evolving needs of the state’s agriculture industry.
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Abbott announces $6 million in grants for rural hospitals

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AUSTIN—GovernorGregAbbott announced today that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)isawarding$6.25million in grant funding to eligible hospitals that serve rural communities. 'Rural healthcare is critical for the continued health and well-being of Texans across our great state,” said Governor Abbott.