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San Felipe council receives update

3 years ago By Marcie Ellis

Bryan McAuley, of the Texas Historic Commission and the San Felipe de Austin Historic Site Manager, addressed the San Felipe City Council about upcoming community and county historical projects during their monthly meeting Feb. 15.

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Wallis council plans approach for drainage easements

3 years ago By Marcie Ellis

WALLIS — Wallis City Council discussed and passed a motion, regarding an MIT Grant engineering plan and MIT Grant for sewer and I & I repair. The motion, crafted by Councilman James King is as follows: “Motion to approve, splitting the two grants up, and bidding the sewer I & I grant, in advance of the drainage one.

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‘A decision may be made soon’

3 years ago By Jimmy Galvan

Austin County District Attorney Travis Koehn said that a decision may be made soon if there will be any arrests made in connection with the Jan. 16 incident at Lindemann’s Store involving a 65-year-old woman being held against her will and assaulted at the store.

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Christmas for Teachers

3 years ago By Jimmy Galvan

Christmas in February. For a group of Sealy ISD teachers, the Sealy Education Foundation handed out the gift of learning through grants to teachers and classrooms through the school district last week.

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Blinn history instructor’s new book explores how the U.S. Civil War impacted Cherokees

3 years ago By News Staff

Blinn College District history instructor Dr. W Dale Weeks brings the figures from his classroom to life in his new book, “Cherokee Civil Warrior: Chief John Ross and the Struggle for Tribal Sovereignty.” Published by the University of Oklahoma Press, the book delves into the impact of the U.S. Civil War on Native Americans and specifically the Cherokee Nation.

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Master Gardener intern class still open

3 years ago By Contributed Report

Applications are still be accepted for the 2023 Bluebonnet Master Gardener Intern Class which will be held in La Grange. For anyone interested in participating in the Master Gardener training program, the deadline for signing up is Thursday, Jan. 19.

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County A&M Club scholarships

3 years ago By Contributed Report

The Austin County A&M Club is currently accepting scholarship applications for the 2022 – 2023 school year. The scholarships are to be awarded to outstanding students in Austin County who meet the admission requirements of Texas A&M University and the scholarship requirements and are selected by the Scholarship Committee.

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NEWS BITS

3 years ago By News Staff

Ribbon Cutting- Sealy Columbus Club, Feb. 15 Come join the Greater Sealy Area Chamber of Commerce for a Ribbon Cutting for the Sealy Columbus Club at 12 p.m.

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Sealy students earn trip to state

3 years ago By News Staff

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Sealy Lions gives back

3 years ago By Contributed Report

The motto of the Lions Club is ‘We Serve.” And that was on display at the Sealy Lion Club held The Sealy Lions Club held an event last week where the club handed out 12 $2,500 donations to local groups that also work to serve the community in different areas. The event was called Celebrating With Those who Help Others” and was held at the San Felipe de Austin Historic site museum.

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