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The Sealy Independent School District Board of Trustees will consider a compensation plan tonight that was made possible by last November’s election. “This plan includes salary and benefits increases and hiring scale adjustments.

“Whether it’s invasive insects threatening our crops, diseases putting our livestock at risk, or predators causing damage to farms and ranches, these threats cost Texas producers millions of dollars every year,” Miller said. “By working with our partners at the Texas Animal Health Commission and Texas A&M AgriLife, we’re investing in the expertise and knowledge needed to defend Texas agriculture.”

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 Corner Pocket Fire in Donley County, which threatened and damaged homes and infrastructure in the Texas Panhandle and forced local evacuations. “The state of Texas is working swiftly to provide additional funding to local officials and firefighters who battled the Corner Pocket Fire in Donley County over the weekend,” said Abbott. “This FEMA grant will help offset costs associated with firefighting operations as our brave firefighters battle blazes and protect the citizens of this great state. While this fire now contained, I encourage Texans to heed the guidance of local officials and take all necessary precautions to keep themselves and their loved ones safe as increased wildfire danger continues.”

AUSTIN — First Lady Cecilia Abbott, Honorary Chair of the Governor’s Volunteer Awards, announced the recipients of the 42nd Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards, honoring individuals, groups, and organizations whose volunteer service is strengthening communities and inspiring others across Texas. Presented in collaboration with OneStar Foundation, the awards recognize exceptional leadership, dedication, and impact through service over the past year.

Please be advised that the city of Sealy Health Inspector has inspected the following establishments for food preparation, kitchen cleanliness, and sanitary conditions: 1. Fuel Maxx #120 (2446 FM 1094) – 2/27/26 – 1. Ready to open. Grade – 100 2. Dippin Donuts (418 Hwy 90 W) – 3/6/26 – 1. The baking area in the back needs to be cleaned up. Grade – 98 3. Domino’s Pizza (2329 Hwy 36 S) – 3/6/26 – 1. Clean and organized. Grade – 100 4. Bertalotto’s Pizza (111 B N Meyer) – 3/6/26 – 1. Must remove shelving and mop by the back door. Grade – 99 5. Subway #12984 (2382 Hwy 36 S) – 3/9/26 – 1. The temp table on the left is working. The temp table on the right is out. It will be replaced by Wednesday 3/11/2026. Will go back Thursday to recheck temp tables. Grade – 93 6. Big 99 Cent Store (218 Fowlkes St) – 3/17/26 – 1. All shelves must be cleaned. All inventory must be 6” off the floor. The entire floor in the store must be cleaned. In between the soda cooler and window in front of store must be cleaned in the corner. The bottom of the coolers on the outside must be cleaned. In the back of the store by the ice machine must be cleaned. There is trash, crates and junk in the back of the store, must be removed. The bathroom is very dirty and must be cleaned. Must get fire extinguishers up to date. Store is CLOSED. Grade – 0 ** Big 99 Cent Store 3/19/26 – 1. Back open. Grade – 100 7. Hinze BBQ (2101 Hwy 36 S) – 3/17/26 – 1. The cooking area needs a deep clean to remove all the grease and old food under the cooker, temp table and by the wall. Must remove the old rags and dirt under the pie cooler. Must clean inside and under the drink cooler next to the pies. All microwaves must be cleaned. All equipment in the back must be cleaned to remove all grease on the outside. All food in coolers must be covered at all times. Must keep all the rags in one spot. CLOSED – 0 ** Hinze BBQ 3/18/26 – 1. Back open. Grade – 100