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Sealy leaders urged the board of the Austin County Emergency Services District No. 2 to share sales tax revenue, Wednesday, Feb.

The Sealy Independent School District Advisory Team has voted to send Calendar B to the board for approval in February. If approved, school will start on Wednesday, Aug.

Red Cross Water Safety programs and Swim App can help reduce drownings The American Red Cross is stressing the importance of constant, active adult supervision, along with ensuring that everyone learns to swim, as critical layers of protection to help prevent drowning.

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking information in the 1980 murder of 31-year-old Estella Salinas and her 14-year-old son, Andrew Salinas, in Houston. The reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for these murders is now increased to $6,000 if the tip is received before the next featured Texas Rangers cold case is announced. Anyone with information is asked to please come forward.

As the academic year progresses, the Propane Council of Texas (Pro-COT) is highlighting why propane autogas has become the “perfect match” for Texas school districts and families. Beyond being a cleaner fuel, propane is proving to be a practical solution for student health and district budgets.

Vick Bozeman doesn’t talk about conservation as a theory. He talks about it the same way he learned everything that matters.

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts announces the appointment of Joel Luks as its new Marketing and Communications Director. Luks joins the Hobby Center with more than two decades of experience in arts leadership, marketing strategy, public relations and storytelling across the performing arts, higher education and cultural sectors.

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott announced that a Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant of $4,162,550 has been extended to Arm Inc. for an expansion of their Austin campus to include a new semiconductor lab with failure analysis capabilities. The expansion is expected to create more than 320 jobs and represents more than $71 million in capital investment.

AUSTIN – Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Billy Joel Alfaro – a repeat offender wanted for various crimes across the state – is this month’s Featured Fugitive. The reward for information leading to his arrest is increased to $6,000 during February if the tip is received this month.