First hike of the year
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Dozens of nature lovers gathered for a record-setting turnout at Steven F. Austin State Park in San Felipe last Saturday, Jan.
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Hill to assume Interim City Manager role
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Former Sealy City Manager Warren Escovy attended his last Sealy City Council meeting as a City of Sealy staff member Tuesday, Jan. 4, where former Sealy EDC Executive Director Kimbra Hill attended her first meeting as the Acting City Manager.
Hill recommended Main Street Manager Chelsea Humes to fill the Interim SEDC Executive Director position.
#3 Rogers named Brazos ISD Superintendent
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After toiling in education for 28 years, Scott Rogers finally landed his dream job of becoming a superintendent when the Brazos ISD Board of Trustees officially offered him the contract at June’s regular meeting.
#1 Controversy fills Wallis chambers
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Citizens packed into the Council Chambers and the Wallis City Hall Complex Wednesday, Dec. 15, to address rumors spread that the city council was looking to dismiss the Police Chief/Interim City Administrator, Police Lieutenant/Criminal Investigator, City Secretary and the City Attorney.
#3 Former Sealy City Manager sues city
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March 4, an attorney for former Sealy City Manager Lloyd Merrell filed a lawsuit against the City of Sealy and Mayor Carolyn Bilski seeking $250,000 in damages after Merrell was terminated and was not compensated, according to the terms of his contract. The petition claims that Bilski and members of the Sealy City Council wrongfully blamed Merrell for financial reversals the city experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
#2 Austin County floods
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After another long week of rainy weather in June, a Saturday night downpour did not help drainage issues around Sealy. City Manager Warren Escovy said all the rain would likely highlight more drainage-related projects needed in the city.
#1 County battles Winter Storm Uri
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February, the state of Texas battled through Winter Storm Uri that brought record cold on top of statewide snowfall which resulted in power outages and a lack of water. “Historic cold impacted the state and region on Monday (Feb.
Sealy Catholic Daughters make donations
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The Catholic Daughters of the America Court Our Lady of Faith #2607 from St. Mary’s Church in Frydek recently made donations to Silver Lake and The Oaks Retirement Homes as well as Meals on Wheels..
Faith field trips to George Ranch
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Faith Academy’s 4th Grade class took a step back into history as they visited the George Ranch Historical Park Wednesday, Dec. 8.
Christmas tour of Old Sealy hosted
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The Sealy Area Historical Society hosted its Christmas tour of Old Sealy Sunday, Dec. 19. Guests were encouraged to cruise around Sealy’s historic neighborhood extending from Atchison Street to West Street and from 2nd Street to 8th Street.
