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Travel center coming to Sealy

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Khawar and Sons Inc and its affiliates, Farooqi Development LLC and CTB construction are gearing up to begin construction in Sealy to build the world’s largest fuel station and travel center. This site will operate under their Now and Forever brand of convenience stores and travel centers, which are rapidly expanding nationwide. Along with the massive fuel station, the companies also intend to construct a colossal, fully indoor water park.

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Po.L.K.of A Public Dance, Jan. 15 Po.L.K.of A., Polka Lovers Klub of America, Texas Chapter, will be having its membership meeting and public dance, Sunday Jan. 15, 2023, at the Sealy American Legion Hall.

Gas prices rise .6 cents per gallon last week

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Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 0.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.83/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 14.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 3.4 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 2.1 cents in the last week and stands at $4.64 per gallon.
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McCaul ready to get to work

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The election of the Speaker of the House is normally a formality for the ruling majority but this year, the election turned into a bit of a spectacle. Congressman Michael McCaul, the representative for the 10th district including Austin County, said the House “was being held hostage until we get this thing resolved.” Kevin McCarthy was elected as Speaker of the House after 14 unsuccessful attempts but on that 15th attempt, McCarthy was finally able to sway enough votes his way and take over the position.