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Comptroller Glenn Hegar and the new Broadband Development Office just announced the dates for the Texas Broadband Listening Tour 2022 and Senator Lois W. Kolkhorst (R-Brenham) is encouraging local residents to attend.

The Austin County Fair Association is pleased to announce the 2022 Austin County Fair Association scholarship application is now available to all graduating high school seniors in the county. Due to the generosity of the buyers at the 2021 Austin County Fair Youth Auction Sale, this year we increased the number of scholarships awarded by 110%.

Brazos FFA representatives made the finals of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s Wildlife Poster Board contest and placed 13th in the Floriculture competition..

The City of Sealy Health Inspector has inspected the following establishments for food preparation, kitchen cleanliness, and sanitary conditions: JAN. 31 Bertalotto’s Pizza, 111 N.

During the month of February, the EEA (Extension Education Association) of Austin County, which is a direct part of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, conducted a countywide educational program opportunity to learn more about plants and succulents from proprietor Marian Cates, third from left, of the Bellflower in Bellville.

Lou Zapalac, former owner of the Five and Dime Store in Sealy, celebrated his 92nd birthday with family and friends Monday afternoon at home. He said his favorite part of the festivities was celebrating with the friendly faces that surrounded him. Zapalac owned the Five and Dime store from 1939-1986 and then Zapalac Grocery until the ‘90s.

Faith Academy was honored to induct twelve new members into the National Junior Honor Society Chapter. Eleven years ago, our founding advisor, Shirley Mize, started the chapter and has left her lasting impression as students remember to “always sign their work with excellence.”

The Russian army’s lack of noncommissioned officers is seriously hampering its efforts to swiftly conquer Ukraine, says a local veteran who saw action in the Middle East. NCOs are the glue that hold fighting forces together and ensure the supply chain is maintained, said Creighton Holub, who grew up in Wallis and graduated from Sealy High School in 1998 before joining the Army.