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Editor’s note: This is the second of a two-part series on a look back at the bigger stories of 2023 as reported by The Sealy News. The second half of 2023 started with the Sealy community welcoming Clint Finley to the area as the new athletic director/head football coach for the high school. An Austin County grand jury found no criminal intent in the death of an inmate in the Austin County Jail and the state legislature’s failure to pass a school funding bill causes local districts to consider budget cuts.

A train derailment occurred Saturday, Jan. 6 in Sealy at the Front St/Fourth St. crossings for Steinhauser’s. According to early reports, the train was carrying crushed rock when multiple cars derailed or completely turned over on the tracks. The cause of the derailment is still under investigation. Railroad crews are also investigating the incident as well. 

The Texas Department of Public Safety are still investigating a wrong-way driver accident which occurred Friday, Jan. 5, that claimed the life of a well-known and former Brazos High School graduate.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Anthony “T.J.” Klein and Johnny E. Trotter and reappointed Joseph Osterkamp and Wendee Payne, Ph.D. to the Texas Animal Health Commission for terms set to expire on Sept. 6, 2029. The commission works to protect and enhance the health of animal populations across the state.

The Blinn College District’s Associate of Science in Economics has been named one of the best online economics associate degrees in the nation by BestColleges.com. Blinn ranked No. 4 in the nation and No. 1 in the State of Texas.

Wallis council members decided to move forward with another abatement at their city council meeting last year, Dec. 20 for the property located on 6538 Railroad St.

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.

The Happy Cousins Dance Club Jan. 13 The Happy Cousins Dance Club will be hosting its monthly public dance Jan. 13, from 7-11 p.m. The dance will be held at the American Legion Hall in Wallis located at 330 Legion Rd. Music will be provided by Texas Sound Check. For more information, call 281232-3531.