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I got engaged on Christmas Day and since that time I’ve purchased exactly one bridal magazine and made it through the first 15 pages of it (all ads). I took my nieces to look at bridesmaid dresses … more

By April Towery editor@sealynews.com | 3/19/18

‘Bright’ doesn’t shine

Last week I reviewed “Black Panther,” a film that explored complex issues regarding race in a way that was both deeply explored and entertaining and provided the benchmark for storytelling on the … more

By Tad Desai sports@sealynews.com | 3/18/18

Spiced honey and black pepper-glazed ham

An easy, excellent Easter

Amazing food is the centerpiece of most holiday gatherings. This Easter, impress guests with your culinary talent by making simple dishes simply amazing. With a little special attention, even the … more

Family Features | 3/15/18

Earth Day clean-up event

3/14/18

Not the coolest house on the block

I like to think that I’ve evolved since childhood, and, in many ways, I have. As a nearly 35 year-old-woman, I can drive, grocery shop, manage the kids and am generally a productive member of … more

3/13/18

Black Panther raises the bar for Marvel

Marvel and its connective cinematic universe has been the dominant force at the box office for the past decade stemming from its initial film “Iron Man” in 2008. Since then it has pushed out … more

By Tad Desai sports@sealynews.com | 3/13/18

Book Review

“The Stranger in the Woods” is one of the most unusual true stories I’ve ever read, and it is so well crafted that it leaves the reader feeling sympathetic toward the criminal protagonist. … more

By April Towery editor@sealynews.com | 3/11/18

Pictured from left are Kenny Willingham, Randy Oswald and Eric Zapalac.

'The house that Eric built'

Nov. 20, 2017, is a date etched in the minds of many Sealy residents. Kenny Willingham spent that morning with his best friend Eric Zapalac, Sealy Fire Department’s former chief. “Me and … more

By April Towery editor@sealynews.com | 3/7/18

Disaster Artist turns trash into treasure

One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. It’s a cliché line that would cause most college professors to bump this story down a few letter grades but it is simply the perfect way to describe … more

By Tad Desai sports@sealynews.com | 3/6/18

Young Pilo pitifully pondering the rude introduction to swimming after being tossed into the creek by her mistress. Being a Labrador, though, she quickly got over it.

Woods, Waters and Wildlife

Your dogs can give you lasting memories. Mine all have. Although it had nothing to do with dogs, last Saturday, we watched “The Guardian,” a Kevin Costner movie about U.S. Coast Guard rescue … more

By John Jefferson | 3/6/18

Book Review

In a rare deviation from my usual true crime book reviews, I want to talk about another favorite genre. I’m obsessed with White House reporters, particularly the original gangsta Helen Thomas. … more

By April Towery editor@sealynews.com | 3/5/18

Young love and carpool lines

We’ve had so much rain this winter that when we finally had a sunny afternoon last week, I took the opportunity to surprise Parker by meeting him in the school’s atrium, rather than the carpool … more

By Jordan Schupbach | 3/5/18

Bedroom upgrades that won’t break the bank

Upgrading your bedroom might sound like a daunting task. You may assume it costs an arm and a leg, takes months and requires professionals to complete. However, upgrading your bedroom doesn’t have … more

Family Features | 3/1/18

‘Lady Bird’ portrays universal adolescent struggles

Movies, like any form of art, resonate with everyone in a different way. I don’t particularly like music while many of my closest friends find it as an important aspect to their lives. I can look … more

By Tad Desai sports@sealynews.com | 2/26/18

'Roots & Sky’ by Christie Purifoy

My family moved from little ol’ Crockett, Texas, to the big Aggieland city of College Station when I was 7 years old. I didn’t particularly like it there, and I didn’t have any friends since we … more

By April Towery editor@sealynews.com | 2/26/18

And they called it puppy love …

Snuggling puppies is my favorite. Don’t get me wrong, a good baby nuzzle is 12 out of 10, but having a well-trained canine snuggle companion is plum hard to beat. My first puppy lover was … more

By Jordan Schupbach | 2/26/18

Dispatchers make special visits

Valentine’s Day visit from Austin County dispatchers This Valentine’s Day, Austin County dispatchers made a special visit to the local assisted living communities, delivering carnations to … more

2/23/18

Do more than live; experience life

Getting through life seems to get in the way of experiencing life sometimes, and that is not ok. Too often I find myself “doing” and not necessarily “experiencing.” I know that it’s a … more

By Brian Barone | 2/22/18

Aaron Hernandez peeled back his hood just for a picture with his nine-pound, one-ounce largemouth, caught on Lake Dunlap on January 1, the first fish entered under the new rules of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Toyota ShareLunker Program, on the coldest day of the year.

Woods, Waters and Wildlife: A Cool Catch

It’s been said that whatever you do on New Years’ Day, you’ll do all year long. I’ve tried to apply that with a number of my favorite activities, and so far, none of them has carried over … more

By John Jefferson | 2/21/18

Mr. Debonair crowned

The Sealy News’ own Susan Walker was among the judges who selected Dontay Holmes as Bellville High School’s 2018 Mr. Debonair on Saturday. ‘Not only were my fellow judges Johnetta Labba, left, … more

2/20/18