Blinn’s new mechatronics program to begin
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Students seeking an affordable pathway toward a career in engineering and manufacturing technology will have a new opportunity at the Blinn College-Brenham Campus this fall.
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Play ball!
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The 2022 season of Greater Sealy Little League officially got underway last Saturday, March 26, following Opening Day festivities that included a parade and an on-field ceremony. After all of the teams paraded down Park Street and converged on Mark A.
Maresh arrested in Bellville murder
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Friday, March 25, the Austin County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 56-year-old Bellville resident Kathy Elaine Maresh in connection to the murder of her husband, 62-year-old Jimmy Dale Maresh. She was being held in the Austin County Jail on a $500,000 bond.
SEF gives back
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Members of the Sealy Education Foundation spent its Thursday morning handing out $50,000 worth of grants to teachers and students across Sealy ISD. Out of the 45 grants that were handed out, SEF board member Ryan Reichardt said estimates showed it would impact around 1,700 students, more than 50% of the district’s enrollment.
Community survey results presented
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The results of a community public survey were presented to the board of the Sealy Economic Development Corporation during its regular meeting March 22 at the W. E. Hill Community Center.
Storm system will move across Texas Tuesday and Wednesday
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Southerly winds will continue to increase today and finally some decent moisture return will begin by this afternoon and evening.
I-10 eastbound Frontage Road will close Sunday-Wednesday
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Sunday, March 27, the eastbound Frontage Road of Interstate Highway 10 will be closed from 9 p.m. until 6 a.m. Wednesday, March 30, for the construction of the westbound frontage road.
Below is a press release from Project Engineer Jason Cope.
Suspect arrested in Bellville murder case
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The Austin County Sheriff's Office released more information on the homicide reported Tuesday in Bellville. Kathy Maresh was arrested for murder and is being held in the Austin County Jail on a $500,000 bond, ACSO announced March 25.
Below is the press release from Austin County Sheriff's Office.
"March 22, 2022, at approximately 1530 hours, Austin County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the area of Sycamore Crossing and Highway 159 W regarding a welfare concern. Deputies arrived and located a female who was wandering around the area on foot.
Million-dollar, grand champion steer
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Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Past President and Chairman of the Board and current Executive Committee member Don D. Jordan and family made the Rodeo’s 90th anniversary one for the history books, with their historic $1 million purchase of the Grand Champion Steer at the Rodeo’s 2022 Junior Market Steer Auction Saturday, March 19.
Walmart donates to ACESD No. 2
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Austin County Emergency Service District No. 2 received a $1,000 community grant from Walmart Thursday morning, March 17. Pictured from the left are Senior Captain Randy Ostwald, Walmart Assistant Manager Jonathan Hernandez and Fire Chief Kenny Willingham. COURTESY PHOTO
