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Dove hunting season began Sept. 1 here in the Sealy area. Anyone who resides on the outskirts of the city of Sealy (or property within the city that meets the requirements below) residents will more than likely hear gunshots throughout the day.

The Austin County Grand Jury returned indictments against five people in the August 23 session. Those indicted include: Earlvon Markel Bennett for theft of firearm Calvin Edward Hickman for theft of property and hindering secured creditors Troy Ingenhuett for theft of property with two or more previous convictions Jakyious Lasker Montrayle for deadly conduct, discharging a firearm and criminal mischief Evgeny Maximkin Petrovich for possession of a controlled substance.

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Texas Governor GregAbbottannounced that the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has awarded $87.7 million in housing tax credits to help finance the development or rehabilitation of 54 rental properties offering reduced rents and increased housing options for Texans throughout the state. Provided through the TDHCA Housing Tax Credit Program (HTC), these awards will help developers construct or rehabilitate more than 3,100 housing units and offer affordable rent to households earning up to 80% of the median family income in their respective areas.