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Gov. Greg Abbott halted the state’s aggressive truck inspection at all Texas border crossings after days of bipartisan criticism over the extended delays of goods entering the United States.

Moms with toddlers have a new room designated especially for them as part of sweeping improvements made to the Virgil & Josephine Gordon Memorial Library. In addition to the new children’s area, the Sealy library also has a new roof, remodeled bathrooms, an upgraded computer system and new staffers as part of the “face-lift.” The Sealy Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting April 24 to herald the library’s “new chapter.” Tours were given, Sealy High School band ensembles performed and children enjoyed a bounce house.

BELLVILLE — The firs female president in the 95-year history of the Austin County Fair Association says encouraging students’ interest in agriculture by funding scholarships remains her primary goal.

Films, live music, mural painting, vendors and more this past weekend added a festive air to Sealy and San Felipe as part of the Battle for the Arts event, organizers said. “We were told by many of the people visiting that they enjoyed the event and would like to come back next year for it,” said Chelsea Humes, Main Street manager and interim Sealy Economic Development Corp.