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Abbott, Paxton offer different District 85 endorsements

Governor Greg Abbott endorsed State Representative Stan Kitzman for re-election Jan. 17 during Kitzman’s campaign event at the Brookwood Cafe in Brookshire.

The governor made his first appearance at Brookwood in over seven years to support the Texas House District 85 representative’s re-election campaign, making it very clear when speaking at last Wednesday’s event that he was there for one reason and reason only.

The last of two public forms hosted by the Austin County Republican Party will be held Thursday, Feb. 1 at Tony’s Restaurant in Sealy. There are four contested races in the county this cycle, House District 85, County Clerk, Commissioner Pct 1, and Constable Pct 3.

The Sealy Police Department would like to thank a couple of our officers for their years of service here in Sealy who have recently accepted positions with other agencies. Detective Sgt.

Come out and Network with the Fulshear Katy Chamber and Greater Sealy Area Chamber. All are welcome to come to this free event at Frydek Roadhouse, located at 10108 F.M. 1458 from 5-7 p.m. No RSVP needed.

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.

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 Texas Well Owner Network will be hosting a private water well screening educational event. Sample drop off will be Monday, Feb. 5.

If you plan on using a state limited use or state restricted use pesticide, such as Grazon P+D, 2 4-D, Weedmaster, etc., and need a license, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Austin County will be hosting several Private Applicator Training classes during 2024 at the Austin County Extension Office, 800 E Wendt St., Bellville. Books and study materials for the course may be purchased ahead of time at the Extension Office for $50.

Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson launched her 2024 voter education tour last week with numerous stops throughout Texas. The tour is designed to make sure Texans know where to go for official voting information, including vote-by-mail requirements and the acceptable forms of photo ID voters can present at the polls.

As part of National Cervical Health Awareness Month this January, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is encouraging women to get screened for cervical cancer. “Routine cervical cancer screening is the most effective way to detect cervical cancer early,” said Faith Sandberg-Rodriguez, associate commissioner of Family Clinical Services at HHSC.