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The Austin County Retired Teachers Association met on Feb. 13 in the Bellville Sens Center.

AWaller County escapee from a Bellville hospital was pronounced clinically brain-dead Feb. 19 after suffering a self-inflicted wound.

According to a representative of the Quincy Williams family, the Moss Law firm is investigating the death of the 29-year-old in the Austin County Jail as the family contemplates filing a lawsuit against the county.

Austin County has one contested race that will be sought during the upcoming May 3 election. The battle for a spot on the Brazos ISD Position 6 board of trustees will be at stake in the election.

Some quick work by Austin County Sheriff’s deputies resulted in the arrests of two dangerous suspects on the streets of the county. Joshua Scott Waters was arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and evading arrest.

High fashion from the 1930s was in abundance at the Sealy Area Historical Society’s “A Night in the 1930s” on Feb. 15 at Emery’s Buffalo Creek Winery. On the stage were authentic vintage fashions from the 1930s, including everything from summery sundresses to formal evening gowns. Music from the 1930s accompanied the fashion show. While guests dined, dance scenes clipped from 1930s movies were projected on the stage Models participating in the fashion show included students from Sealy ISD’s drama department and several local residents. On the runway were Summer Garcia, Virginia Gilbert, Hayden Hartman, Hillary Kotwal, Kaitlyn Kloss, Erin Kramptiz, Isabella Merryman, Ansley Owen, Holley Singer, and Ria Torres. Students from Sealy High School volunteered as servers and model assistants. The event was a fundraiser for the Sealy Area Historical Society with all funds going toward restoration of the 1920s Bozeman House recently moved to the Sealy Historical Park.

The Coastal Plains District of the Sam Houston Area Council and Scouting America celebrated the dedication, leadership, and service of its volunteers, community partners, and outstanding Scouts during the 4th Annual Coastal Plains District Awards Dinner. The event held last Saturday, at Fort Bend Knights of Columbus 2801 Hall in Rosenberg, recognized individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to Scouting and youth development in the region.

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