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Protestors decorated signs and marched around Katy Park Thursday night in the memory of all those affected by police brutality at a peaceful protest organized by three Katy ISD high school students.
Protest to be held in Sealy Tuesday morning
Sealy resident Lenel Brandiberg announced Friday morning a group of community members is organizing a peaceful protest of George Floyd’s killing and other racial injustices that will be held at Sealy’s Joe Scranton Park on Tuesday at 11 a.m. and will last for about two hours. more
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Sealy Knights of Columbus Grand Knight Robert Kent said that if Paul Dronka could pick any day to pass away, he thought Dronka would pick either Memorial Day or Veterans Day in honor of all of his fallen brothers and sisters. Pictured is Dronka speaking to Sealy Junior High School students at a Veteran’s Day assembly on November 10, 2006.
Retired Colonel, Sealy community leader passes away
The Sealy community lost a hardworking volunteer in the passing of Paul Dronka last Monday, May 25, and the outpouring of support has come from nearly every corner of the town that Dronka dedicated the latter part of his life to serving. more
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A group from Sealy’s Immaculate Conception Church visited the Colonial Belle Nursing home in Sealy earlier in May to reiterate their support of those in the nursing home despite not being able to see them at in-person church services. Pictured from the left are Trevor Hrachovy, Bernice Novosad, Daegan Hrachovy, Nathaniel Ford, Naelynn Cano, Avery Eckelberg, Emersyn Eckelberg, Gloria Arriaga, Dottie Kutra. In the back row are Teaghan Eckelberg and Taylor Eckelberg.
ICC visits Colonial Belle
A group from Sealy’s Immaculate Conception Catholic Church visited Colonial Belle Nursing Home in Sealy at the beginning of May to remind residents they have not been forgotten in the wake of the new coronavirus pandemic and no in-person church services. more
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John Owen and Gabrielle Eskew recently earned scholarships from the Austin County Livestock Association. Owen, from Sealy High School, will be attending Texas Tech and Eskew, from Bellville High School will be going to Blinn College next year.
ACLA honors two with scholarship
Two outstanding students from Austin County will each be receiving $1000 scholarships from the Austin County Livestock Association. more
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Protesters demonstrated in Austin on Sunday over the death of George Floyd, who was killed while in Minneapolis police custody.
Houston mayor and U.S. representatives join Tuesday night demonstration
San Antonio officials are shutting down the Alamo Plaza for the next five nights amid continued protests over George Floyd's death. more
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The Java Gypsies, a group of Sealy women, provided goodwill, cheer and appreciation to the local police and fire departments, as well as paramedics and other businesses in the community for Peace Officer Memorial Day on May 15. Pictured from the left are Helen Burchfield, Heather Smith, Antoinette Romano, Fawncyne Worley, Marsha Merrell, Carol Jean Kimich, Elaine Coffey, Barbara Haverman and Carla Sayle.
Java Gypsies deliver cheer
The Sealy Knights of Columbus presented a donation check worth $533 to the Sealy HOA Meals on Wheels program on Wednesday, May 27. The proceeds were raised at the May 8 KC Fish Fry. Pictured from the left are Robert Kent, Joe Lemos, Carolyn Bilski (Sealy HOA Director), Terry Ashorn, Debbie Novosad and Dustin Konesheck.
Sealy KC present donations
As of Monday afternoon, Austin County’s total case count of COVID-19 reached 27 but only five remained active at that time.
Austin County Judge discusses COVID-19 and protests
As of 4 p.m. Monday, the Department of State Health Services reported Austin County had 27 total cases of COVID-19 with only five of those remaining active. County Judge Lapham also released a statement Monday night on last weekends’ protests in the wake of the death of George Floyd. more
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Recent graduates of Brazos High School celebrated with confetti at the end of the socially distant outdoor graduation ceremony at Cougar Stadium last Friday. A class of 69 students earned their diplomas. A video of the ceremony can be found on the BHS Facebook page.
Bellville, Brazos hold socially distant graduations
Protesters gather south of the Capitol building in Austin on Sunday, May 31, 2020.
A weekend of protest and mourning: George Floyd’s death spurs demonstrations in Texas cities
Floyd, who was raised in Houston's Third Ward, was killed in Minneapolis by police. Officer Derek Chauvin has been fired, and charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter. Rallies and protests are happening all over the nation, including in several Texas cities. more
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Austin police officers stand on Interstate 35 and watch protesters on the frontage road. Police officers would occasionally shoot into the crowd to disperse protesters. May 30, 2020.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott declares state of disaster after George Floyd protests
In a statement, Abbott said the declaration would allow him to designate federal agents to serve as peace officers in Texas. more
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Gov. Greg Abbott briefed reporters during a press conference in January.
Texas elected leaders condemn the death of George Floyd as “horrific,” “senseless”
In a TV interview Friday, Gov. Greg Abbott said said that the death of Floyd, a black man who was killed Monday in Minneapolis police custody, “should not have happened.” But Texas’ GOP congressional officials declined to comment on President Donald Trump’s “looting” tweet. more
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Bryan Hallmark attended his first meeting of the Sealy ISD Board of Trustees as superintendent last Wednesday, May 27, in the Sealy Junior High School cafeteria and took his post in between outgoing Superintendent Sheryl Moore, left, and Board President Ryan Reichardt, right.
Hallmark joins first Sealy ISD board meeting, requests bilingual educator
New superintendent Bryan Hallmark attended his first meeting of Sealy ISD Board of Trustees last Wednesday, May 27, at the Sealy Junior High School cafeteria. more
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Severe thunderstorm warning canceled
The National Weather Service announced a special weather statement saying a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 11 p.m. for southeastern Texas. more
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Severe thunderstorm in effect for Southeastern Austin County
The National Weather Service announced another severe thunderstorm warning, this one for Southeastern Austin County, until 5:30 p.m. more
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Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Northeastern Austin County
The National Weather Service announced a severe thunderstorm warning for Northeastern Austin County until 4 p.m. more
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The Sealy High School senior parade ran down Highway 90 last Wednesday evening as part of graduation celebrations. Students were cheered along the whole way from T.J. Mills Stadium to the high school. Pictured is Trinity Hall showing her spirit.
Sealy High seniors parade down 90
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As an expression of gratitude for their untiring efforts, above and beyond, the Friends of American Legion presented gift cards to Sealy BSA Troop 548 last Wednesday. In addition to the individual donations, a $1,000 donation was made to Troop 548 to help defray summer camp expenses. Pictured are scouts Brayton Beam, Pete Ribardo, Ike Konvicka, Tyler Burgess, Daniel Eschenburg, Samuel Eschenburg and Aggie Konvicka with parents Jim Burgess, Kathy Burgess, Michael Konvicka, Katherine Demel and Charlie Ribardo. Pictured from the Friends of Sealy Legion are Larry Kuciemba, Chuck Tomlinson, Cecil Trichel, Mike Manak and Daniel Cano.
Friends of Sealy American Legion continue to donate
Arrest reports
An arrest is not proof of guilt. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. more
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Austin County COVID-19 case number reaches twenty-four
Austin County Judge Tim Lapham announced three new cases of COVID-19 in the county following Memorial Day weekend. more
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