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The Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) has recognized State Senator Lois W. Kolkhorst (R-Brenham) for being a strong champion for agriculture in the Texas Legislature with the S.M. True Agricultural Champion Award.

Sunday, Jan. 23, the Bellville Police Department released photos and announced a breakin at Brookshire Brothers where three suspects entered the building but were unable to retrieve anything before fleeing the scene.

The Garden Club of Sealy recently announced the Yards of the Month for December 2021, one for businesses and one for a home. The Business Yard of the Month was chosen as the Sealy Historical Society at 211 East Main Street. The Home Yard of the Month was chosen as the Chovels at 813 N. Fowlkes Street. Would you like to nominate a Yard of the Month (front yards only please) or a Business Yard of the Month? Send your suggestions to thegardenclubofsealy@gmail.com.

The Sealy News has a new publisher in Amy Lieb. Lieb, who had most recently served as the general manager, was named publisher of the News two weeks ago.

Austin County’s 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl team consisting of four Bellville High School students officially added the title of National Champions to their list of accolades which already included an undefeated record over two years to go along with a pair of District and State Championships and much more.

The Sealy City Council discussed the city’s future municipal solid waste collection and disposal contract to ensure quality services at value prices for taxpayers during last Tuesday’s regular meeting at the W. E. Hill Community Center.

Citizens have entered the final stretch of days to register to vote ahead of the Jan. 31 voter registration deadline for the March 1, Texas Primary Elections.

Ryan Mitchell Smith, a 26-year-old charged with stabbing an HPD K-9 Unit Saturday morning, Jan. 22, was arrested in Bellville Tuesday, Jan. 25, for evading arrest and will be questioned in the disappearance of his father, according to the Houston Police Department.