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The Sealy FFA Land and Livestock judging teams put in work at contests across the state and returned home with multiple top finishes. The Livestock Team placed eighth at the Brazos County Contest – congratulations to Avery Oliver (1st Overall High Individual) who competed with Kenna Schram, Ryleigh Gilfoil, and Grayson Oliver.

The Sealy Police Department answered the Governor’s “statewide call” to pay respects to Trooper Chad Walker last Thursday. In solidarity with all of the brothers and sisters of The Texas Department of Public Safety, SPD honored and mourned Walker, who died of multiple gunshot wounds he suffered while on duty when he stopped to assist a driver near Mexia March 26. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Bellville’s newest Chief of Police, Jason Smalley, was sworn in by City Attorney Charlie Smith March 31 in the council chambers. Smalley took over for Larry Matthews who had been the Bellville Chief since 2003 and had over 46 years of experience.

In the rematch of a first responders slow-pitch softball game a year in the making, the Bellville Police Department softball team beat the Bellville Fire/EMS softball team 9-5 in an exhibition match that kicked off the annual Guns N’ Hoses Softball Tournament.

As of Monday evening, Austin County Judge Tim Lapham said that nearly half of county residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and 21.76% are considered fully vaccinated. In his weekly Facebook update, Lapham said 46.25% of residents had received the initial shot.

Austin County Judge Tim Lapham and City of Sealy officials clashed over plats that were seeking approval during a special joint meeting of the Sealy City Council and Planning Commission March 30 at the Hill Center.

Spring Break packed in a world of opportunities for Sealy FFA Tigers raising livestock to show at the major stock shows. Students spend months dedicated to the success of preparing, training, and feeding their livestock projects to be competitive in the show rings of the largest and most prestigious stock shows in the world. After last year’s cancellations, this year’s efforts by the students in the Sealy FFA exhibited not only livestock but also resilience as they navigated major stock showmanship during the pandemic. Showcasing the unstoppable spirit of determination and passion for agriculture, the Tigers elevated this year’s season to a historic level as the show season continues throughout the Spring.