Pandemic academics
One thing educators never learned in school was how to teach during a pandemic. They’re having to figure it out as they go. It’s an evolving process that is imperfect but reaching reasonable …
COVID-19 cases rise again
The number of active COVID-19 cases in Austin County rose again last week after making significant declines the previous two weeks. The Texas Department of State Health Services reported that the …
City to raze old motel
The old Rooms 4 Rent motel downtown will be demolished “down to the dirt” and used as a lot for city functions following action taken Sept. 15 by the Sealy City Council. It took action …
Local elections set for Nov. 3
The ballots are ready for numerous elections in Austin County on Nov. 3. With several cities, school boards, and other public entities postponing their spring elections to November due to the …
Halloween on Main to be drive-thru event
Sealy Main Street has announced that it will hold Halloween on Main as a drive-thru event on Oct. 31. The event will be held from 3-5 p.m. with vehicles lining up at B&PW Park and slowly parading …
Miss Marshmellow offering tuition-free dance classes
Miss Marshmellow is offering her dance classes for free. Marsha Merrell (a.k.a. Miss Marshmellow) is offering her tuition-free dance classes at First Baptist Church, 707 8th St., until the Hill …
County to approve slight tax increase
After holding two public hearings in six days on the proposed tax rate for 2020-2021, the Austin County Commissioners Court is poised to pass a slight increase due in large part to an increase in …
‘The Lincoln Conspiracy’ sheds light on the other plot to kill the president
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Katherine “Kitty” Zilliox
Katherine “Kitty” Zilliox went home to be with her Lord and Savior following a short illness, on Sept. 18, 2020. Kitty was a member of First Wallis Baptist Church in Wallis, Texas. She loved …
Florence Mieth
Florence Mieth, 66, of Sealy, Texas, passed away on Sept. 9, 2020. Florence was born in Marlin, Texas, on June 23, 1954. She graduated from Hempstead High School. Florence was married to David …
Billie Estes Acock
Billie Estes Acock, born on March 1, 1930, in Elkhart, Anderson County, Texas, died on Aug. 19, 2020, in Sandy, Utah. Billie married the love of her life, Alvin Louis Acock Sr. in March of 1949, and …
Arnold Havemann
Arnold Havemann of Wallis, Texas, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020, at the age of 89 in his home. Arnold was born in Fayetteville, Texas, to Willie and Emelia (Wuench) Havemann. He was the …
William (Bill) Roy Virnau
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death of William (Bill) Roy Virnau, 81, of Houston, Texas, who passed away peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, at Grace Care Center – Katy. He was …
Winston Eugene Tipp
Winston Eugene Tipp of Sealy, Texas, passed away on Friday, Aug. 28, 2020, at the age of 89. Winston was born in Cat Spring, Texas, to Frank and Louise (Dernehl) Tipp. The second of four children, …
Alice Deanne Sbrusch Fagert
Alice Deanne Sbrusch Fagert, 75, of Sealy, Texas, passed away on Aug. 20, 2020, following a brief illness. Deanne was born in Wharton, Texas, on Oct. 6, 1944. Deanne was a life-long learner. She …
Ronnie Ray Maresh
Ronnie Ray Maresh went to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020. He was born Sept. 2, 1949, to Gladys and Emil Maresh Jr. of Needville. Ronnie graduated from Needville High School …
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