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Ahead of the early voting period for the May 1 general election, The Sealy News will once again be hosting candidate forums for readers to get to know who is running for what office. Each candidate will be interviewed individually on Facebook Live and all of the recorded conversations will be combined to make one comprehensive video of all of the candidates’ answers.

While Gov. Gregg Abbott has lifted the statewide mandate to wear a mask in public and allowed all businesses to operate at full capacity, many businesses, schools and other entities say they will continue to require that masks be worn. Abbott issued the order last week, effective March 10.

Earlier this month, Bellville Medical Center announced Renee Poulter was named as the Community and Clinical Coordinator for TriCounty ER, an emergency department of BMC in Sealy. As BMC has expanded services, Tri-County ER has played an increasingly important role in the provision of healthcare in Sealy.

An arrest is not proof of guilt. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Strangulation. What do you think of that word when you hear of it? Do you think the person must have died when strangled and that being strangled means fatal? If so, you’re not alone.

During the month of February, the Extension Education Association of Austin County hosted their annual 2021 Cultural Arts Contest. The event was coordinated by the Cultural Arts Committee, which was co-chaired by Joan Buenger of Bleiblerville EEA and Gaye Farr of West End EEA.

It was a day like no other as the Pre-K students from Faith Academy set off in search of a bead The Bear Hunt took them through tall grass, a long winding river, muddy ground, a howling forest, and snow to end up in a cave where they found their bear!! After seeing his big green eyes and fuzzy little tail they quickly made their way back”home,” only to find another bear waiting for them — inside their cupcake! The bear hunters were relieved to find that this was a friendly bear. Pictured are Mrs. Hurtig’s, Mrs. Rokohl’s, and Mrs. Chan’s Pre-K classes. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

An attorney for former Sealy City Manager Lloyd Merrell filed a lawsuit Thursday against the City of Sealy and Mayor Carolyn Bilski seeking $250,000 in damages after Merrell was terminated and was not compensated, according to the terms of his contract.