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Local church holds Black History Month program service Every February, every year, for 28 or 29 days straight, we’re reminded of the not-so-distant past we’ve come from, and that Black History isn’t done being made.

The safety of drivers on Texas roadways is TxDOT’s top priority. A stop sign can be one of the most effective control devices when used at the right locations — as such, TxDOT will be converting the FM 3013 at FM 3538 intersection to an All Way Stop. The work is planned for Wednesday, Feb. 21, depending on weather conditions. TxDOT plans to use changeable message signs to alert drivers of the upcoming change.

Austin County voters will have the opportunity to let their voices be heard as early voting has begun in Austin County with three contested local races to be decided in the Republican primary on the ballot.

Brazos High School’s Elijah Arnaut had a great day of LD debate at the Needville UIL tournament. He ended the day with a 3-1 record after he got eliminated in the octofinals.

The Brazos FFA and Agricultural Science teams competed at the Bell County Youth Fair last week. The following are the placings from the teams: Vet Science 2nd Place (Cheyenne Michalsky, Denise Hauer, Kady Schneider and Elliot Harnage), Cheyenne Michalsky 2nd High Individual; Wool Judging 3rd Place (Sophia Vykukal, Jackson Vykukal, Maggie Richardson, Blair Warren, and McKenna Stroud), Sophia, 3rd High Individual, Jackson Vykukal 4th High Individual; Livestock Judging (Saley Speckmaier, Ariel Chaney, Jeffrey Offord and Reid Warr).

The Brazos High School debate team earned their ticket to the state CX debate tournament. Kade Vasquez and Hayden Smith placed 3rd at district and will be the state alternate. Fabian Castillo and Alexandria Taylor placed 1st. The state tournament is during spring break.

The Sealy High School Prom King & Queen this are Daniel Barrera & Annabelle Williams.

In July of 2020, a newly formed civic group named “Friends of the American Legion Post no. 442” began their Monday Night Bingo sessions at the Sealy American Legion Hall on Hwy. 36.

During February, the Extension Education Association of Austin County hosted its annual 2024 Cultural Arts Contest. The event was coordinated by the Cultural Arts Committee, which was co-chaired by Barney Zimmerman of Bleiblerville EEA and Gaye Farr of West End EEA. Committee members include — Malinda Schramm, Claudia Cieslewicz and Joan Buenger.