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A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for Momentum Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Sealy July 25, to commemorate them joining the Sealy Chamber of Commerce. Blue Blazer Johnny Bonaccorso of Citizens State Bank, President of the Sealy Chamber of Commerce Tori Fischer, Shawna Lozano with Brazos Valley Schools and Blue Blazer Ricky Martinez with Integrity Insurance welcomed Shedrick Donnette, dealer principle for the dealership. Left to right: Russ Rainwater, Meredith Boane, Shawna Lozano, Ryan Svabota, Tammy Miller, Michael Butakowski, Vince Wollney, Sean Humes, Chelsea Humes, Tory Fischer, Rick Martinez, Shedrick Donnette, Johnny Bonaccorso, Marcy Martinez, Rob Pilkenton with Aflac and representatives from the dealership.

A ribbon cutting ceremony took place Friday, July 15, in honor of Betsy’s Bakery and Café joining the Sealy Chamber of Commerce. Left to right (back): Keith Oliver (K.O.’s Electric), Marcy Martinez, Brandon Strayer, Traci Kroll, Maureen Shields, and Melanie Pomikal. Left to right (front): Shawna Lozano (Brazos Valley Schools), Rick Martinez (Integrity Insurance), Johnny Bonaccorso (Citizen State Bank), Molly Harlan, Chad Harlan, Jacob Haverlah, Sarah Fontana, Betsy Harlan, Bill Ortiz, Gladys Pomikal, Toni Franklin (San Felipe de Austin Historic Site), Tammy Hall (Sealy Chamber of Commerce), Amber Pomikal and Jordan Pomikal.

BELLVILLE — An Austin County jury has sentenced a convicted sex offender to life in prison after he was accused of blinding a sheriff’s deputy with a shotgun blast, officials said. The case took place in La Grange in Fayette County but was moved to Austin County on a change of venue due to widespread local media coverage, according to the Texas Attorney General’s Office, which prosecuted the case.

Designated proceeds from a recent Sealy KC Drive Thru Fish Fry were presented to the Austin County Peace Officers Association. The Sealy Knights of Columbus Co. 3313 appreciate all of the efforts made by all of the various policing agencies serving in our Austin County. Receiving the presentation on the left of the check is Brandon Drake, ACPOA President and an Austin Co. Sheriff Department member, with Sealy KC Grand Knight Robert Kent looking on from second row immediately behind Brandon’s left side. Making the presentation for the Sealy KC’s to the right of the check is Joe Lemos, a Council Trustee. The ACPOA will use the proceeds to fund some of their charitable programs.

The Austin County Jail Museum is undergoing much-needed upgrades to ensure the oldest occupied public building in the area remains one of the most popular attractions around, officials said. The museum is at 36 Bell St.