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Last Tuesday afternoon on Texas Independence Day, Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order that removed the mandate of wearing masks in public and allowed businesses to open to 100% capacity starting March 10, nearly a year to the date after the initial closures due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic rolled over the state.

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.

Blinn College District students facing hardships due to COVID-19 may be eligible for financial assistance made possible through Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Act funds.

Winter Storm Uri ushered in beautiful winter vistas, but it also caused a host of problems, plunging much of the state into darkness. Some residents were merely inconvenienced by these power outages while others confronted gravely serious dilemmas.

This past year has been challenging in many ways, but it has highlighted the importance of spending quality time with loved ones. With spring break approaching, you may be looking for some activities that will capitalize on your free time without taking you far from home. Although the suggestions below are organized by age group, some are suitable for any age.