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At the beginning of the week, the Department of State Health Services had record of 47 COVID-related fatalities in Austin County, two more than were reported last Monday. In the first three weeks of September, six fatalities have been reported compared to four reported in August.

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) is expanding the Transfer Academy for Tomorrow’s Engineers (TATE) Dual Enrollment Program across Texas this fall. Leaders from both the UTSA College of Engineering and Integrated Design (CEID) and Blinn College District Engineering Department have signed a memorandum of understanding to provide Blinn engineering students with a smoother transition as they transfer to complete their degree.

The Country Store of the 94th annual Austin County Fair will offer a variety of gifts for friends, family and seasonal decorators. Shoppers will find unique items for everyone to enjoy within the store located within the Expo Building. Also, t-shirts and caps with the AC Fair logo will be available. The 2021 Country Store pledges to delight buyers and sellers alike.

Looney, Smith & Conrad, P.C. is proud to announce the addition of Attorney Jean P. Sumers to the law firm. Sumers brings 22 years of legal experience and will practice civil law in the Hempstead office.

Sealy Appliance Center held a ribbon cutting on its grand opening Saturday, Sept. 18. The store offers a one-year warranty on products and will soon offer repairs at its building on 419 Meyer Street. Sealy Appliance Center is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and closed on Sundays.

Brookshire Brothers Inc. wholeheartedly believes in being good people who sell good food and do good deeds in the communities where they live and work, and they’ve been doing just that for the past 100 years.

The first of the American Freedom Series Talks will be held at the Austin County Republican Party Monthly Meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, at Tony’s Family Restaurant in Sealy. Ken Turner will be the featured speaker.

The New Ulm Volunteer Fire Department returned to the New Ulm Firemen’s Park after a year-hiatus for the 70th annual Firemen’s Celebration Sunday, Sept. 19. Music, good eats and camaraderie were all enjoyed before items were auctioned off with the proceeds to benefit the fire department. For more pictures from the event, visit sealynews.com

It was a GRAND morning Sept. 13 at Faith Academy as students, teachers and staff came together to honor our grandparents in our annual Grandparent’s Day Chapel! There was such a buzz as the children are always so excited and eager to introduce their teachers and friends to their Grandparents.