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To begin the new school year, Sealy High School welcomed new staff committed to the school’s mission of ensuring high levels of learning for all. Among the new employees who hope to positively impact their students are Assistant Principal Jason Levin and agriculture teacher Morgan Ognoskie.

Austin County EMS announced Sunday the passing of recently hired paramedic Michael Dodd. He was 23 years old. EMS Chief Walter Morrow said the Katy native died at his home Saturday morning off duty and as of press time, no cause of death had been announced.

Wednesday, Aug. 11, long-time Wallis resident Doris Jones finally returned to her property after the Texas General Land Office finished construction on her new house after the previous home flooded twice and sustained further damage during February’s Winter Storm Uri.

The Sealy City Council hosted two special meetings last week to discuss the budget for the upcoming year and deliberated over how the funds could be best put to use for the city. The council considered the advantages of using contract workers as opposed to full-time employees to save money on wages and benefits.

Sealy Nutrition, which opened July 17 at 203 Meyer Street, held its ribbon cutting event Thursday, Aug. 5. Owners Michaela Cowan and Jonathan Patino offer shakes, teas and vibes at their location as well as fitness coaching and tips. For more information, find Sealy Nutrition on Facebook or email sealynutrition@gmail.com.

The Sealy American Legion Hall hosted the Sealy Chamber of Commerce’s Bingo Night With the Chamber Aug. 5 where the doors opened at 5 p.m.

For Eagle rank, these Eagle Scouts completed projects that benefited various nonprofit groups within the community. They held leadership positions within the troop, attended multiple camps to gain skills and knowledge, participated in multiple community projects and added together they earned over 180 merit badges.

Chasing a calf in a rodeo arena for the chance to earn some money may not sound like a lot of fun, but it comes with amazing opportunities if you are willing to give it a try! I enjoyed it so much that I have actually competed five times across the state of Texas. It was a brand-new concept to our family when we first heard about it eight years ago.

The Magnetic Eels and Sancho Villa provided music for the Wallis Chamber of Commerce’s Big Barn Bash banquet last Saturday at the Wallis Columbus Club Hall. For more information on “The Little Chamber That Can,” visit Wallischamber.com email wallischamber@gmail.com call 979-232-8744 or find the Wallis Chamber of Commerce on Facebook. COURTESY PHOTO

The Brazos FFA Chapter was recognized as a gold-level chapter for the esteemed Golden Horizon award in the Division II category at the 93rd annual Texas FFA State Convention held July 5-9 in Fort Worth. The gold-level Golden Horizon award is the highest state rating to be bestowed upon a Texas FFA chapter.