Opinion

Hold onto your hats, it’s Christmas toy commercial season. That time of year that even in the middle of a docuseries on road construction being broadcast at 11 p.m., the television station will air a commercial for the latest, most noisy, unnecessary toy a person can imagine and if you have a child under the age of 12 in the house, they will somehow see the commercial.

I used to have a friend who lived in Paris. Paris is expensive.

was recently invited to join Bob Milford, manager of the prestigious Diamond W Ranch, on a drive-around tour of the place. It’s a huge, private ranch, with tiny ex-logging roads winding around through 13,000 acres of pine trees and rocks. A real paradise. I

A flurry of season finales arrived at the end of last week where volleyball, football and cross country seasons came to an end for some Austin County sports teams. Coming into this week, the Brazos and Bellville volleyball squads were still alive in their respective postseason tournaments, Sealy and Bellville football will open their playoffs at the end of this week and all three public high schools had representatives at the UIL cross country State Championships last Friday and Saturday.

November 11. A day with as much significance to our country and our freedom as Independence Day. Yet, often overlooked other than a social media share or a promo special at a restaurant. November 11. Veterans Day.

Over the next 4-5 months, Sealy ISD will go through a strategic planning process. The purpose of strategic planning is to establish a clear vision for what we want Sealy ISD to become over the next five years, identify key levers to realize that vision, and set goals so we can measure progress and be accountable for the work.

For the sixth year in a row, I am helping to change the face of men’s health and I invite members of the community to join our Sealy Staches team in raising funds that help men live better, healthier lives. Visit movember.com/t/sealystaches for more information and to sign up.

Now that we have survived Red Ribbon Week, Halloween and the school day after Halloween (barely), it’s officially what is known at my house as Christmas List Season. This is the time of year that if my kids express a desire for something or even a need for something, they will be met with one of two auto-replies.

Now is the time to be heard by submitting your opinions and ideas to brighten Sealy’s future! The Sealy Economic Development Corporation, with the support of Sealy City Council, is asking our community members and business owners to take 10 minutes of your time to invest in the lifetime of vision for Sealy.