Special session remains in limbo
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The only certainty in the legislative standoff currently underway at the state capitol is that, in the end, no one wins. Gov.
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New look at an old technology
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It has been four months since Winter Storm Uri crippled Texas. Although my position with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension encourages families and businesses to prepare for disasters, the storm highlighted weaknesses in my own family’s preparedness plan. Since the passing of the storm, I have reflected on ways we could have been better prepared. The utmost need I identified was an improved tool to receive hazardous weather updates.
Best of the Best winners
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Austin County readers chose their favorites from dozens of categories to determine the Best of the Best winners. Congratulations to all who received votes in this year’s competition and the race to find next year’s readers’ choice champions begins now!
$100,000 awarded in scholarships
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The Wayne Duddlesten Foundation has awarded the Blinn College Foundation a $100,000 grant to provide scholarships for students seeking trades career training. Wayne Duddlesten, a prominent Houston businessman and philanthropist, established his foundation in 1981 to help non-profit organizations and educational institutions.
Best of the Best winners
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Austin County readers chose their favorites from dozens of categories to determine the Best of the Best winners. Congratulations to all who received votes in this year’s competition and the race to find next year’s readers’ choice champions begins now!
‘Super Scramble’ set for 2022
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July 15, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo announced its new Calf Scramble event, “Super Scramble,” which will debut Saturday, March 19. The Super Scramble is an extension of one of RODEOHOUSTON®’s fan-favorite events, the Calf Scramble, which is held nightly after the rodeo action.
Growth, employment and sustainability
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As the I-10 expansion continues to advance west, the community of Sealy needs to begin to consider the impact that the unprecedented growth will have on the area. How will we improve infrastructure? Will we have enough affordable housing? How will we maintain and attract new businesses and just as important how will we train residents or attract skilled and professional employees into our community?
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The Gathering Artisan Market, July 24 The Gathering Artisan Market returns to Sealy Saturday, July 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Best of the Best
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Austin County readers chose their favorites from dozens of categories to determine the Best of the Best winners. Congratulations to all who received votes in this year’s competition and the race to find next year’s readers’ choice champions begins now!
Interact recycles
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The Sealy High School Interact Club recently stopped by The Sealy News office to redeem aluminum cans and raised $83.25. Residents can drop their aluminum cans in the black and gold box outside The Sealy News office to benefit the students of the Interact Club. For more information, contact club sponsor Melissa Simms at Msimms@sealyisd.com or 979-885-3515 x7312.
