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Mark your calendar for Saturday, Dec. 18, at 6 p.m. for the 2021 Wallis Chamber of Commerce’s Hot Dang it’s Christmas parade and party with Santa at the Wallis American Legion Hall. Parade entry is FREE! We’re also taking entries for the ‘Merriest House’ with judging from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17.

Whataburger has served big, fresh hamburgers for more than 70 years, and it has served the communities where business is done for just as long. As part of that community support, Dec.

After years of searching for the right physician for Austin County, Dan Bonk, CEO proudly announces success for the community as he introduces Robert Boldy, MD – Internal Medicine. Dr. Boldy brings a wide array of clinical experiences to the Bellville Internal and Family Medicine Clinical and Bellville Medical Center.

In the early morning of December, Deputy Villarreal of Austin County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop in the 6300 block of Highway 60, near Mynarik Park in Wallis. While conducting his investigation, Deputy Villarreal developed probable cause to search the vehicle.

Bellville FFA sent five groups to the state LDE contest at Sam Houston State University last Saturday, Dec. 4, and all of them finished in the top 10 of their categories. Senior and Junior Chapter Conducting as well as Junior Creed Speaking all finished in first place, Senior Ag Quiz finished second and Junior Farm Skills finished 10th. Both Chapter Conducting Teams move onto the National FFA Convention in the Fall of 2022. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

The Sealy Knights of Columbus Council 3313 recently made a $251 donation to the Sealy Pregnancy Resource Center. Pictured from left to right are Financial Secretary Joe J. Marusik, Dustin Konesheck, ICC Pastor and KC Chaplain Rev. Jonathan Moré, Pregnancy Resource Center Director Patricia Penner, Board Member Cathy Floyd, Grand Knight Robert Kent and Chancellor Carl Floyd. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Families drove into downtown Sealy to spread holiday spirit last weekend for the 35th annual Fantasy of Lights celebration hosted by the Sealy Community Foundation. The Fantasy of Lights was a weekendlong collage of activities ranging from a softball tournament, to live music performances, to the highly anticipated Cajun Christmas parade.

The Sealy ISD Board of Trustees approved the financial audit for fiscal year 2021 during the regular meeting Dec. 1 in the Administration Building. The board also took action on project updates and approved the multi-hazard emergency operations plan.

Shoppers from far and wide ventured out to historic Downtown Sealy last Thursday, Dec. 2, for the opportunity to complete some holiday shopping from a variety of vendors at the ninth annual Vendor Blender.