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Breakfast With Santa, Dec. 3 The Sealy Lions Club is sponsoring Breakfast with Santa Dec.
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AUSTIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ARREST REPORT
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SEALY POLICE BLOTTER
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Disclaimer: Arrests and court records are public information, and the press has the right to publish them under the first amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
Monroe reappointed as state historian
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Monte L. Monroe, Ph.D.
Hire only licensed water well drillers to avoid costly repairs
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Water is an important resource, and Texans who need to drill water wells to access groundwater under their property to supply their family or business should take care to only hire drillers who are licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).
DAV to host all veteran job fair Dec. 1
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DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and RecruitMilitary will co-host the Houston All Veterans Job Fair at Minute Maid Park, Dec. 1 from noon – 5 p.m. The event is free to veterans, their spouses, active-duty military personnel and members of the National Guard and Reserve.
Average gas prices in Texas fall 12.4 cents
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Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 12.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.93/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 27.0 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 7.1 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has declined 6.7 cents in the last week and stands at $5.28 per gallon.
Fun run raises funds for The Blessing Box Project
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On Oct. 15 The Zythological Society of North America held their inaugural Brewstep 0.1K Saunter for a Cause. The event was very successful with over 150 participants visiting over 18 breweries over the 328 ft. course.
Texas Workforce Commission highlights achievements
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The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) recognized six individuals who acquired skills through TWC’s Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) program as Scholars of the Year during the AEL Fall Institute. Governor Greg Abbott proclaimed Sept. 18-24 as Texas Adult Education and Family Literacy Week. During this week of recognition, the workforce award for TWC customers highlights the academic work of these scholars and the agency’s commitment to upskilling Texans.
Plans set for emergency relief for ag producers
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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced plans for additional emergency relief and pandemic assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). USDA is preparing to roll out the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) Phase Two as well as the new Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program (PARP), which are two programs to help offset crop and revenue losses for producers. USDA is sharing early information to help producers gather documents and train front-line staff on the new approach.
