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The Austin County Jail Museum Association paid tribute to Chief Deputy Ervin G. Brast and his wife Norma Oct. 24 at the Museum. Deputy Brast served Austin County under Sheriff Marcus Steck from 1951-1952 and then as Chief Deputy under Sheriff Truman Maddox from 1953 until his untimely death at age 58 on June 26, 1967.

Sealy’s Avery Oliver placed third in the National FFA Convention in the Senior Prepared Public Speaking Contest. A member of Sealy High School’s Class of 2021 and a current member of Blinn College’s livestock team, she advanced from the district level in the spring then earned her trip to July’s state convention with a top finish at the Area level. Oliver closed her Sealy FFA career with the performance at the national convention in Indiana. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Seniors filled the Sealy American Legion Hall last Thursday, Oct. 28, for the opportunity to meet vendors and get free medical tests done at the 10th annual Health Fair presented by 1st Texas Home Health and the Sealy Chamber of Commerce.

The Sealy News moved into its new office at 327 Fowlkes Street starting last Monday, Oct. 25.

The San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site (SHS), operated by the Texas Historical Commission, will open a new outdoor exhibit the weekend of November 13 and 14. The Villa de Austin is a collection of newly constructed buildings that recreate the historic aura of the town of San Felipe de Austin, the headquarters of Stephen F.

Men are dying too soon of avoidable health-related conditions and the Movember foundation aims to help curtail the trend. For the month of November, Mo Bros and Mo Sisters grow mustaches, engage in physical activities and attend events that help raise funds for prostate and testicular cancer as well as mental health and suicide awareness.

The 2021 version of Boo Bash on Main saw a record turnout of over 3,000 trick-or-treaters roaming downtown Sealy Sunday, Oct. 31, for the 14th annual Halloween celebration.

The Sealy City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 26, for a special meeting at the W. E. Hill Community Center to approve an ordinance for the voluntary annexation of approximately 156.66 acres owned by D. R. Horton-Texas, Ltd.

Whether they’re in the shop stripping down a 1989 Chevrolet truck or adding the finishing touches to the Sealy Spirit Car, the Sealy High School Automotive Technology program students stay busy with hands-on learning experiences.