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Longtime Sealy resident and an influential member of the community Finus O. Tyler, who turned 100 years old Sunday, April 11, was celebrated with a drive-by parade outside his house where people from the various parts of his life were able to wish him a happy centennial birthday.

The Sealy City Council decided at its April 6 regular meeting that it would look to improve a long-standing issue in the form of drainage on Front Street near downtown. During the meeting, a motion was made to award a bid for Front Street drainage improvements to Lonnie Lischka Co.

In April, Child Protective Services (CPS) is joining with local governments, community groups, service organizations, and other partners to put the spotlight on preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse.

The temporary waiver of certain vehicle title and registration requirements, announced by Governor Greg Abbott on March 16, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will end at 11:59 p.m. on April 14, 2021. Austin County Tax Assessor-Collector Kim Rinn urges county residents to complete any overdue transactions now.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is preparing a study for a potential highway corridor connecting SH 36/I-69 southwest of Rosenberg northward to US 290/SH 6 north of Hempstead. The purpose of the project is to (1) address anticipated mobility/congestion issues based on projected growth, (2) improve north/south freight movement, (3) improve north/south system linkage/ connectivity and (4) improve safety and increase hurricane evacuation route capacity within the study area and region.

Last weekend, the City of Bellville was bustling with activity but none of the happenings were as sharp as the action at Phenix Knives for the third annual Texas Select from Forged in Fire event. Cowboy Szymanski has hosted the event at the Blacksmith Shop in downtown Bellville – originally built in 1891 – for fellow competitors of the History Channel’s knife-making competition show Forged in Fire to participate in live demonstrations and competitions.

The following students were recognized for their academic efforts and perfect attendance at Faith Academy Bellville’s recent chapel service.

Selected Faith Academy Elementary and Junior High Students participated in the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Math Olympics in March. These students took four rounds of tests, each 11 minutes long. These scores were submitted to ACSI and ranked among the whole ACSI Area. Faith Academy is proud of all students who participated in ACSI Math Olympics and all their accomplishments.

March 26, Sealy High School competed at the UIL Academics District meet and had seven students advance to the regional meet for topthree finishes in their respective category. Altogether, Sealy entered 12 events and placed in 10 events where the seven individuals qualified for regionals.