Two of three incumbent Sealy City Council members have drawn opponents, and two returning school board members are unopposed in the May 5 election, as ballots for the local nonpartisan elections were …
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By April Towery
editor@sealynews.com
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2/19/18
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Deceased man found in North Sealy.
Police located a deceased 44-year-old Hispanic male by his vehicle in the old El Tropical parking lot. Foul play was not indicated and the name is not being …
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Staff Report
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2/17/18
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A fugitive murder suspect was returned to Texas from Mexico today to ensure he stands trial for the
1991 murder of Brenda Smith, 35, in Sealy. The effort to locate and capture Blas Tierrablanca, …
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2/16/18
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Bellville – The Austin County Fair Association donated $2,650 to the American Cancer Society of Austin County on Jan. 23 to represent their participation in the Tough Enough to Wear Pink …
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2/14/18
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During February, in honor of CTE Month, the Sealy High School students are choosing one CTE teacher each week to spotlight the great things that they are doing in their classrooms and …
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By Brittany Hall
CTE Department Chair, Sealy High School
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2/14/18
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HOUSTON – Highlighting Houston’s history as a major railway hub, Mayor Sylvester Turner and developers of the Texas Bullet Train announced today the preferred site of the new passenger station, …
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2/13/18
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The Sealy Municipal Court, Austin County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3, and San Felipe Municipal Court will participate in a 2018 Warrant Resolution beginning Saturday, Feb. 24, and ending March …
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2/13/18
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Bullying is a widespread problem in schools ranging from elementary to high school but the effects it can have can last decades after both the bullies and the victims leave school.
The emotional …
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By Tad Desai
sports@sealynews.com
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2/13/18
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The theme of this year’s Sealy Chamber of Commerce banquet was “Superheroes” and there was no shortage of Wonder Women and Super Men in the audience Friday night.
The late Sealy Fire Chief …
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By April Towery
editor@sealynews.com
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2/13/18
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Austin County commissioners unanimously agreed Monday to oppose the continued operation of an at-risk juvenile group home in New Ulm.
While the Commissioners Court does not have regulatory …
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By April Towery
editor@sealynews.com
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2/12/18
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The Sealy Municipal Court, Austin County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3, and San Felipe Municipal Court will participate in a 2018 Warrant Resolution beginning Saturday, Feb. 24, and ending March …
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2/12/18
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AUSTIN — House Speaker Joe Straus on Jan. 31 said a new state audit raises questions about the management of the state Health and Human Services Commission and illustrates the need for legislative …
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By Ed Sterling
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2/6/18
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People know the clichés. Bullies come from broken homes and bad parenting, and they struggle with insecurities. What many don’t understand is why those factors drive kids of all ages, even …
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By Tad Desai
sports@sealynews.com
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2/6/18
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DALLAS – Developers of the Texas Bullet Train unveiled new details today on its passenger station in Dallas, giving riders quick and comfortable access for their in-state travels instead of being …
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By Kate Heckenkemper
Special contributor to The Sealy News
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2/6/18
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Lloyd Merrell was welcomed by enthusiastic employees last week for his first day on the job. The new city manager started Feb. 1 and will earn an annual salary of $118,000. Merrell said he is getting …
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April Towery/Sealy News
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2/2/18
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Last week, Sealy High School hosted College Night where representatives from universities and military branches could talk with students ranging from sixth grade to 12th grade. Representatives also …
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By Tad Desai
sports@sealynews.com
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2/1/18
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Today, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials revealed a new, larger RODEOHOUSTON® stage that will put fans closer to the action in 2018.
“We continue to look for new ways to improve the …
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2/1/18
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The Austin County Sheriff’s Office released a report of arrests and bookings for Jan. 19-25. Inclusion in the report does not implicate guilt.
Rayford Doss Vanwinkle was arrested for possession …
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1/31/18
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SUGAR LAND — Despite the perception that heart disease is a man’s disease, it’s the No. 1 killer of women, according to the American Heart Association. Millions of women die of heart disease …
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1/30/18
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Sealy Police Detective Jason Manies was presented a check for $720 to help his family recover from destruction to his home caused by Hurricane Harvey. Manies thanked local residents who contributed …
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1/30/18
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