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High fashion on display at Historical Society’s ‘Night in the 1930’

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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.
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Local scouting volunteers Honored at 4th Annual Coastal Plains District Awards Dinner

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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.

Improved parking set for Hill Center

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The chamber has fielded a lot of questions about what’s going on at the Hill Center. The Sealy TX Economic Development Corporation is adding improved parking for the community. The W.E. Hill Community Center parking lot will expand from 68 spaces to 102. The construction is expected to be completed in late March, weather permitting. The Sealy Economic Development Corporation is honored to fund this improvement for Sealy.
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Chamber hosts annual banquet

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The Greater Sealy Area Chamber of Commerce held their its Mardi Gras banquet last Friday. Master of the Ceremony: Judge Tim Lapham Dinner: Tiger Cafe (Sealy High School Culinary Arts Department) Table Centerpieces: Sealy High School Floral Department Beer: Mike Hopkins Distributing & Kristen Distributing Table Numbers: Glenn’s Engraving Margarita Machine: CHAMP Committee: Deborah Sanders - Synergy HomeCare CHAIR Joyce Glenn - Glenn Engraving Emily Jones - Old 300 Title Sealy Cristina Alvarado - C&C Golden Insurance Rocio Olvera - C&C Golden Insurance Larry Kuciemba - Paramount Promotions Shawna Lorenzo - Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union Katherine Ellis - Sealy EDC Scott Shaw - Trimlight Sealy Liz Ramirez - Workforce Solutions Sealy Sandie Accord - Realty One Group Megan Felchack- Realty One Group

Is God Dead?

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Last week, we began to look at the historical writings of the prophet Isaiah in the fifty-third chapter. Even so, my feeble description there failed to convey the proper weight due to Isaiah’s words written some 700 years before the Servant was born: seven hundred years! Read for yourself: See, my servant will act wisely; he will be raised and lifted up and highly exalted.
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DPS deploys new Executive Protection K-9

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AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is proud to announce its newly certified Executive Protection Bureau (EPB) K-9 Magnum, a one-year-old Belgian Malinois. Magnum came to DPS from Poland and is trained to detect threats, identify explosives and enhance security operations. As part of EPB, Magnum will play a vital role in safeguarding state officials and dignitaries.