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The Sealy Fire department held a training day at the station for new hires and volunteers last month. Between 12-15 applicants apply for volunteer and duty crews every year, recruiting them through job fairs, TCFP job postings, social media and word of mouth.

Sealy PD mourning loss of K9 Apollo The Sealy Police Department is mourning the loss of a devoted team member on Sept. 11 as they announced the passing of K9 Apollo.

Last year, Sealy showed up and showed out for the annual Bras for a Cause event that is held annually as a fund-raiser for breast cancer research. This year, the challenge is to surpass last year’s stunning donation.

Kitzman discusses tax cut, Paxton impeachment State Representative Stan Kitzman visited the San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site Sept. 12 to hold open dialogue with members of the community.

The Austin County Sheriff’s Office would like to welcome Alyssa Lowe as a Telecommunicator. Lowe is a 2019 graduate of Brenham High School and graduated from Sam Houston State University in August 2023 with a Criminal Justice degree. Austin County Sheriff Jack Brandes is honored to have Lowe working with the department. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Thirty-four Sealy FFA and Jr FFA members competed at Colorado Co Fair Livestock judging. Solid start for the 2023 Fall season. Highlights include Champion Jr team led by Kash Parker. 3rd high individual Hunter Hinze and Chandler Austin. 10th high Jackson Volking. Reserve Champion Jr Team led by Ainsley Oliver; 1st high point JR Atalie Petrash; 4th high Levi McNeely Heath Hinze; Sr 1st high point individual Ryleigh Gilfoil led the 10th Place Sr team with Sydney Petrash, Makensize Summons and Cade Schroeder. 10th Place JR team Keaton Parker 12th Makinsey Bookout, Jaxon Fikes and Hudson Novicke.

On Sunday, Aug. 13, Austin County 4-H hosted their annual awards banquet with over 200 in attendance. This year’s banquet was hosted by Stars & Stripes and Bellville 4-H Clubs at Kenney Agricultural Society Hall and the meal was catered by Big Boys Catering.