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The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts announces the appointment of Joel Luks as its new Marketing and Communications Director. Luks joins the Hobby Center with more than two decades of experience in arts leadership, marketing strategy, public relations and storytelling across the performing arts, higher education and cultural sectors.

Red Cross Water Safety programs and Swim App can help reduce drownings The American Red Cross is stressing the importance of constant, active adult supervision, along with ensuring that everyone learns to swim, as critical layers of protection to help prevent drowning.

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved a request from the State of Texas for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) for the 8 Ball Fire that started in Armstrong County and entered Donley County, which has threatened homes and infrastructure in the Panhandle area and has prompted local evacuations.

AUSTIN – The Public Safety Commission (PSC), along with Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Colonel Freeman F. Martin, recognized the service of several Texans at the first PSC meeting of the year yesterday at DPS Headquarters in Austin. PSC Commissioners and Colonel Martin presented two William P. Clements Excellence Awards, one Director’s Citation, five Director’s Awards and five Lifesaving Awards.

Join us for the Austin County Cow-Calf Clinic on Friday, March 20, at Four County Auction Center located at 15900 TX HWY 159, Industry. Program registration will begin at 7:30 a.m., with presentations from 9 a.m.

Be advised that the city of Sealy Health Inspector has inspected the following establish-ments for food preparation, kitchen cleanliness, and sanitary conditions: 1. Sealy Nutrition (401 Columbus Rd) – 2/6/26 – 1. Must clear the area in front of the exit door in back. Must clean the microwave. Grade – 98 2. Check Out #63 (1809 Meyer St) – 2/6/2026 – 1. All inventory 6” off floor. All shelves and equipment must be wiped down and clean. Coolers must be cleaned. Soda nozzels must be soaked everynight. Wall and ceiling in storage area must be repaired. Microwave must be cleaned inside and outside. All counters must be cleaned. Toilet in womens bathroom must be repaired. Store closed. Grade - 0 ** Check Out #63 – 1. Bottom of Cooler must be cleaned. Some of the shelves must be wiped down. Store is open. Grade – 97 3. Subway #12984 (2302 Hwy 36 S) – 2/9/2026 - 1. Glass needs to be cleaned. The urinal in the bathroom must be cleaned. The microwave must be cleaned. The edges around the temp table must be cleaned. Must clean between the equipment and along the wall. Must mop floors. Grade – 94 4. Subway #48730 (6023 FM 3538) – 2/10/2026 - 1. The tiles on the floor in the dining area needs to be repaired. The sink in the mens restroom needs to be cleaned, also the floor needs to be mopped. The top of the toaster needs to be wiped down. Grade – 97 5. Jin’s Asian Café (2220 Hwy 36 S) – 2/10/2026 – 1. The restaurant is clean and now open. Grade - 100

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