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Brazos ISD Superintendent Scott Rogers presented two updated teacher pay scale recommendations to the board during March 23’s regular meeting of the Brazos ISD Board of Trustees based on a discussion from the previous meeting.

During the March 28 meeting of the Austin County Commissioners Court, a discussion was held regarding the installation of security cameras at the Precinct 1, 3 and 4 barns. Theft in the Precinct 4 barn led Commissioner Chip Reed to look into the cost of getting security cameras around the building.

Gophers can be a destructive nuisance to folks that grow hay or raise livestock, and the springtime is a great time to address them too. Gopher burrowing can cause damage to equipment and livestock injuries.

The City of Sealy Health Inspector has inspected the following establishments for food preparation, kitchen cleanliness, and sanitary conditions: MARCH 29 Chicken Express, 2211 Highway 36 South: Fountain drink nozzles need to be cleaned. Restaurant and restrooms very clean.

Thursday, April 14, Christians around the world will begin Holy Week with the celebration of Maundy Thursday services. Bellville United Methodist Church (234 South Masonic) will mark this holy day with the presentation of The Living Last Supper.

Wednesday, March 23, Chuck and Rita Scianna visited the Austin County Sheriff’s Office and were presented with a plaque of appreciation

Miss Brittany Guardia’s 4th Grade social studies classes recently participated in “field trip in a box” activities for their Ag in the Classroom unit at Faith Academy of Bellville. This unit included “cotton’s journey,” from the field to the store, and highlighted not only the growth and harvesting processes but also the various uses for cotton fiber, cotton seeds and cottonseed oil.

Wednesday, March 23, Faith Academy eighth graders traveled to Texas State University for a science field trip. Upon arriving at Texas State, the class went to the aquatic biology laboratory for a quick lesson on macroinvertebrates, small critters without a backbone and history of the San Marcos River.

State Representative Ben Leman was the featured speaker at the Sealy Chamber of Commerce’s recent governmental luncheon at the Legion Hall last Wednesday. Leman spoke about some of the legislation passed this session, as well as answered questions from local officials on Winter Storm Uri.