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Members of the Bluebonnet Chapter of Texas German Society pose with Austin County Judge Tim Lapham and members of the Austin County Commissioners Court Monday for a presentation of the proclamation declaring October as German American Month in Austin County.
German American Month declared in Austin County
Austin County Judge Tim Lapham proclaimed German American Month in Austin County at the Oct. 14 meeting of Commissioners Court. The proclamation was signed at the County Courthouse in Bellville in the presence of members of the Bluebonnet Chapter of the Texas German Society. more
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Crime of the Week
On Sept. 29, a report was made in reference to a suspicious death of a show steer. more
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Sally Keller displays one of her quits during her talk with the Bluebonnet Area Quilt Guild.
Bluebonnet Area Quilt Guild gets an eye opener
The September meeting of Bluebonnet Area Quilt Guild was a real eye-opener. more
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Pictured from the left are AARP Texas President Charlene Hunter James, Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, and AARP staff members Mir Alikhan and Amanda Fredriksen.
Kolkhorst receives Legislative Achievement Award from the AARP Contributed report
State Sen. Lois W. Kolkhorst, R-Brenham, received the Legislative Achievement Award from the American Association of Retired People (AARP) of Texas. more
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Blinn trustees consider proposals for development of a district-wide master plan, new facilities
The Blinn College District Board of Trustees received information and discussed the potential development of a district-wide facility master plan and two new facilities during a board workshop held Thursday, Oct. 3. more
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This artist rendering shows Bill College’s proposed 6,000-square-foot Agricultural Sciences Program facility.
New era dawning for Blinn’s Agricultural Sciences Program
With a new building under construction and new educational pathways in development, a new era is dawning for the Blinn College District Agricultural Sciences Program. more
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Mickey Gilley, left, and Johnny Lee perform hit songs from “Urban Cowboy” during their concert Friday night at the Austin County Fair.
Urban Cowboys not riding out to pasture
Mickey Gilley and Johnny Lee may be old men, but they still know how to party and sing good old country music. more
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Man convicted of DWI sent to jail
An Austin County Jury on Oct. 1 convicted Billy J. Davis, 40, of driving while intoxicated and sentenced him to one year in jail and a $4,000 fine. more
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Man gets 15 years in child porn case
A Sealy area man who pleaded guilty to three felony charges of promotion of child pornography on July 31 was sentenced Oct. 9 to 15 years in prison. more
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Abby Sammler, Little Miss Photogenic, rides her horse as part of the Austin County Faith Parade in Bellville
Fun time at the fair
The 92nd annual Austin County Fair is in the books, and what a year it was. more
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Sealy Fire Chief Kenny Willingham and members of the Sealy Fire Department spoke with Sealy Elementary students last week in recognition of Fire Prevention Month and provided a wealth of knowledge for listeners to take home with them to draw upon if needed in the event of a house fire.
Sealy Elementary pupils learn fire safety
In honor of Fire Prevention Month, Sealy Fire Chief Kenny Willingham gave a presentation to Sealy Elementary students last Wednesday afternoon as part of Fire Prevention Week. more
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Stephen F. Austin State Park broke ground Oct. 8 for the remodel of two buildings and the demolition of two restrooms for conversion to shower facilities. Park officials were joined by the Sealy Chamber of Commerce and the architect and developer of the project. Pictured from the left with shovels are Fenetre Crenshaw, president of the CMC Development and Construction Corporation; Mischelle McCarthy, president of the Friends of Stephen F. Austin State Park; Martha Martinez, park superintendent; and Jason Beal, vice president of PDG Architects.
A new beginning
Officials at Stephen F. Austin State Park broke ground Oct. 8 on the $3 million remodel of two facilities and the conversion of two restrooms into shower units. more
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The Austin County Commissioners Court present a proclamation declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month to members of Focusing Families Monday prior to the regular meeting of the commissioners at the courthouse in Bellville.
County to lease new vehicles
Austin County is making a trial run to start leasing vehicles rather than buying them in hopes of saving the taxpayers exorbitant repair bills on aging autos. more
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Annual South Central Texas Cow-Calf Clinic set for Washington County Fairgrounds
The 48th Annual South Central Texas Cow-Calf Clinic and Trade Show will take place Friday, Oct. 25, at the Washington County Fairgrounds Sales Facility in Brenham. more
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Get your tickets here! Mrs. Hurtig and Mrs. Rokohl's Pre-K classes were off on an adventure last week. After learning all about buses and boats, they got their tickets and boarded the "bus." They happily sang "The Wheels on the Bus," acting out every part, even shushing the babies who said "Waa, waa, waa." A fun trip was had by all, full of imagination!
All aboard!
Melissa Gonzalez and Erick Mendez were crowned as Brazos High School’s 2019 Homecoming Queen and King at last Friday’s football game against the Louise Hornets.
Brazos royalty
Representatives from Houston Methodist accepted the awards for each of its four hospitals at the 2019 Vizient Connections Education Summit in Las Vegas. Pictured from the left are Chris Siebenaler, regional vice president and CEO of Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital; Janet Leatherwood, CNO of Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital; Diane McGraw, RN, MSN, CNS-CH, CPHQ, CCM, Director of Quality Management, Infection Control, Risk Management, Accreditation, and Patient Safety Officer at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital; Jeffrey A. Jackson, MD, FAAN, CQO; and Marc L. Boom, president and CEO of Houston Methodist.
Houston Methodist hospitals recognized by Vizient as top performers
Vizient announced that four Houston Methodist hospitals have received a 2019 Vizient Bernard A. Birnbaum, M.D., Quality Leadership Award. more
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Blinn College’s vocational nursing program is inviting prospective students to learn more about its face-to-face and online/blended vocational nursing programs through information sessions available on campus and online.
Blinn vocational nursing programs seek prospective students
The Blinn College District invites prospective students to learn more about its face-to-face and online/blended vocational nursing programs through information sessions available on campus and online. more
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Special Olympians take the spotlight
Before the Oct. 4 football game between the Sealy Tigers and Brazosport Exporters, Austin County Special Olympians ran through the tunnel and were honored on the field. more
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Stevie Torrez, right is sworn in as a new officer for the Sealy Police Department by Mayor Janice Whitehead during a brief ceremony Oct. 1 at the police station.
New police officer
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