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LCRA accepting applications in January for community grants

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AUSTIN, Texas – The Lower Colorado River Authority will accept applications in January for community grants of up to $50,000. Eligible projects include improvements to fire stations, community centers, sports fields, libraries and other facilities, as well as providing updated gear and equipment for emergency responders.
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Is God Dead? Right and wrong

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We concluded last time by analyzing the popular “COEXIST” bumper sticker. According to this bumper sticker, “c” is the symbol of Islam, “o” is the symbol of the peace movement, “e” is the symbol of transgenderism, “x” is the Jewish star of David, the dot on the “i” is the witch worshiping Wiccan symbol, the “s” is the Taoist yin/yang symbol, and the “t” is the Christian Cross of Christ. One big happy family, they say. But that cannot be true because each one makes an exclusionary truth claim; each one claims to be the ultimate and exclusive moral truth.
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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 i important s 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.

DPS heightens enforcement this holiday season

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AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is committed to keeping Texans safe this holiday season. The Texas Highway Patrol (THP) will conduct its annual Christmas and New Year’s holiday traffic enforcement campaign beginning Dec. 20 and running through the rest of the year. Troopers will be out on the roads looking for people who are speeding, not wearing their seat belts, driving while intoxicated or committing other traffic violations.

Texas drivers must “Move Over or Slow Down” to protect roadside workers

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AUSTIN – Every day, thousands of law enforcement officers, first responders and road maintenance crews work on Texas highways braving high-speed traffic and distracted drivers. Tragically, many of them are injured or killed on the job. To help prevent harm to these essential workers, TxDOT urges drivers to abide by the state’s “Move Over or Slow Down” law.
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Giving back

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Blue Santa, an annual holiday program, allows police officers to show compassion and support to their communities during a sometimes- stressful holiday season. “Blue Santa was a complete success, thank you to everyone who donated presents, money and time.
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Coming home

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When it came to finding a new athletic director and head football coach, the Brazos Independent School District administration didn’t have to look far. Last week, Brazos ISD named former Brazos standout Patrick Oliver as its new athletic director and head football coach.

Year in Review

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From the dustup in Wallis to the city and county elections, the year 2024 had several highlights during the first six months. JANUARY Sealy councilmembers also discussed possibilities regarding the Main Street contract with the Texas Historical Commission after the Sealy EDC made a recommendation at their most recent meeting to not renew the contract.