Flash flood watch issued for Austin County

A flash flood watch for Austin County and surrounding areas has been issued by the National Weather Service for today. The watch covers Austin, Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Waller, and Washington …

Sealy royalty crowned

Act of kindness shown to disabled veteran

Ronald Garland teared up as he recalled the generosity of a complete stranger.

Kolkhorst shares legislative news with chamber

If Sen. Lois Kolkhorst were playing baseball during the 86th Legislature, she would be credited with three home runs, more than eight runs-batted-in, and a flyout.

Ex-Brahma proud of Tiger stripes

There’s no bigger rivalry in Austin County than the Battle of Mill Creek which pits the Sealy Tigers against the Bellville Brahmas.

System upgraded to tropical storm

With the formation of a more well-defined surface circulation moving inland into coastal Brazoria County there is slightly more confidence in the rainfall forecast and amounts.

Local News

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Texian Market Days Festival enters 36th year

Blake graduates from basic training

Schiller graduates from basic training

TEEA honors Austin County members

Blinn awarded participation in Texas Success Center’s $11 million Texas Pathways Grant

Arrest Reports

Report provides details on what can be done to prevent shootings

Sports

Texans hold on for 27-20 win over the Chargers

Texas Renaissance Festival returns for 45th season

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Student-Athlete-Barber

David Gomez made his name known on the field in his senior year, earning District 13 first-team kicker honors on the gridiron and was named District 25's co-MVP goalkeeper for the Tiger soccer team that made it to the third round.

NEWS BITS

Sealy Pregnancy Resource Center The Sealy Pregnancy Resource Center is holding a fundraising lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 20 at the drive-thru behind the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1390 Highway 90 West.

Lions Sealy Dance Club The Lions Sealy Dance Club is sponsoring a dance on Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Sealy American Legion Hall with Charles and the Fabulous Four providing the music from 7:30-11 p.m.

Kolkhorst to speak Texas Sen. Lois Kolkhorst will be the guest speaker on Sept. 11 at the Sealy Chamber of Commerce’s Governmental Luncheon. It will be held at 11:30 a.m. at the Liedertafel, 116 Lux Road, Sealy.

St. Paul Lutheran Church fundraiser The members of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wallis, are preparing for their annual fundraiser on Sunday, Sept. 8, an event which will include a chicken-fried chicken dinner to be catered by Ben’s Chuck Wagon for $10.

ENTERTAINMENT

'Late Night' review: A writers' room of one's own, with Mindy Kaling and Emma Thompson

“Late Night” is about the room where it happens — the writers’ room of a long-running, seriously calcifying late-night talk show, hosted by imperious, aloof Katherine Newbury, played by Emma Thompson. She’s awfully good. And she’s the reason this amiable if frustrating picture is worth seeing.

A whole new same old world ... this time with Will Smith

While quality cannot be measured by minutes, the new live-action version of Disney’s “Aladdin” runs 37 minutes longer than the animated 1992 film famous for Robin Williams’ inspired vocal riffs and the song “A Whole New World.”

BookReview

‘The Mosquito’ buzzing with deadly facts

A dentist’s drill on “fast.”

BookReview

‘Elvis in Vegas’ a jackpot story

Cherry, cherry, cherry.

Books to help children learn about the moon

Sometimes, on a clear summer night, the moon seems like it’s right down the block.

‘Accidental Presidents’ is determinedly good

The position had already been filled. Some might say that there’s no sense going after a job that wasn’t available, but you applied anyhow.

James Leland Dragg

James Leland Dragg was a man of honor and character. All of his career was with NASA.

Margaret Alice (Birtchet) Walton

Margaret Alice (Birtchet) Walton, 76, of Bellville, Texas, passed away Wednesday, Sept.11, 2019, in Bryan, Texas.

Ronald Leon Farrington

Ronald Leon Farrington peacefully transitioned into spiritual ascension Aug. 8, 2019, at his home in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, where he and his wife Jacqueline have resided for 25 years.

Clem Wohleb

Clem Wohleb, 82, of Sealy, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019, at his home in Sealy. Clem was born on May 4, 1937, to parents, Clem and Ella Wohleb in Cameron, Texas.