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Blinn College District expands Washington County and Austin County scholarships to cover more student expenses
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Enhanced scholarships now apply to tuition, fees, housing, meals, books, and other costs The Blinn College District and the Blinn College Foundation have announced a significant enhancement to their Washington County and Austin County scholarship programs, allowing funds to be used for a broader range of student expenses beginning in fall 2026.
ON THE SCENE IN SEALY
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SealyISDJobFair Wednesday, April 15 | 2 – 6 p.m. | Sealy ISD Admin Building, 939 Tiger Lane | Sealy Do you have a degree and want to learn more about becoming a teacher? Are you interested in connecting with universities to earn your degree? We will have SISD teams and outside partners on-site to chat! We are hiring for all positions, including teachers, paraprofessionals, bus drivers, food service staff, and more! Shred Day Saturday, April 18 | 8–11 a.m.
Alliance for College & Career student success posts 5K results
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Thankful for the rain over this last weekend, the organizers of the Alliance for College & Career Success (ACCSS) 5K were even more grateful that the weather held off and was perfect for their 3rd annual event. Held on Saturday morning prior to the kick-off of the Schulenburg Sausagefest, 90 athletes registered to run/walk and support ACCSS scholarships for students participating in academic dual credit and workforce credential courses.
Brazos ISD elects unopposed board members
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Developer updates future ‘Oxbow’ subdivision COM The Brazos Independent School District school board elected the unopposed trustee candidates, received an update on the future ‘Oxbow’ subdivision, approved a new administrative position and more during its meeting, Wednesday, March 26. BOARD ELECTION The board elected Position 1 school board trustee Jenny Stroud, Position 2 trustee Tammy McCain and Position 3 trustee Justin Richardson as the unopposed candidates for the May 2 school board election.
Devil deals challenge love and hate in visiting author’s new mystery
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Southern Gothic author Ariel Slick invites readers to experience blues music as the antidote to hatred and love as the challenge to control her new novel “The Devil Take the Blues,”,Thursday, April 23, at The Story Peddler bookstore.
Rock the Cha-Ching
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Bellville and Austin County are less than 30 days away from the Rock the Country festival that will take place at the county fairgrounds May 1-2. According to Larry Kuciemba, executive director with the Bellville Economic Development Corporation, the event is projected to have an economic impact of more than $16 million in the county.
