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Texas Attorney General Paxton announced plans to enter into a $5.034 billion multistate settlement with CVS Pharmacy for its role in the nationwide opioid epidemic, with over $276 million designated for Texas. The agreement will largely track the terms of the Global Prescription Opioid Litigation Settlement Agreement with opioid distributors that was executed in July 2021.

During the bi-monthly meeting of the Sealy City Council an amendment was passed, allowing Austin County Election Department early voting and election day voting, at W. E. Hill Community Center. The city also adopted an ordinance declaring unopposed candidates’ positions and canceling the 2023 General Elections.

Austin County resident Daniel Kelly addressed the Court regarding a sound ordinance. He relayed frequent complaints he has made to the Sheriff’s Department, about distressing and disturbing loud music coming from a neighbor’s property. Kelly read several dates and time periods, (going back to Christmas Eve of last year), that the loud music had occurred. He stated that his wife worked during the week, and the late night and sometimes all-night music, was so disturbing that even wearing earplugs and earmuffs, she could not rest and was driven to tears.

Please be advised that the City of Sealy Health Inspector has inspected the following establishments for food preparation, kitchen cleanliness, and sanitary conditions: STARBUCKS COFFEE #56303 – 1/23/2023 – Very clean and organized. Grade: 100 SEALY HIGH SCHOOL – 3/1/2023 – Very clean and organized.

Family Land and Heritage Program, March 9 Each year the Texas Department of Agriculture honors farm and ranch owners who owned these properties for 100, 150+ years. An application is required that covers agricultural production rules. A workshop is planned for March 9 at 10 a.m. at the courthouse in Bellville. Grace Holtkamp will conduct this workshop. Please call her at 979-885-2169 if you are interested.

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CONTRIBUTED REPORT Senator Lois W. Kolkhorst (R-Brenham) has filed Senate Bills 1024, 1025, and 1026 to end and reform former COVID-19 restrictions.