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Austin County 4-H Wins Big at District

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Austin County 4-H competed at the District 11 Livestock Judging Contest on Saturday, April 23. The contest is broken into three age divisions consisting of Juniors (grades third through fifth), Intermediates (grades sixth through eighth), and Seniors (grades ninth through twelfth). All competitors judge and place eight classes consisting of market steers, breeding heifers with EPD data, market lambs, market goats, and market hogs. Intermediate team members then presented two sets of oral reasons, and senior members presented four sets of reasons to Texas A&M University Judging Team Members, who served as the officials for the contest. Teams were comprised of the following members: Junior Team Claire Schneider, Chloe Luedke, Ethan Schumann, and Luke Schumann; Intermediate Team Jackson Vykukal, Darcy Luedke, Layne Malinowski, and Levi Malinowski; Senior Team Lexi Mikeska, Ashleigh Sherrer, and Kash Krueger; and Senior Team Brooke Diezi, Baylie Macat, and Taylor Eckelberg. Austin County 4-H teams clean swept the contest winning Champion Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Team Titles, were named the Overall County Sweepstakes Winner, and received the District 11 4-H Livestock Judging Contest Sweep- stakes Winner Traveling Trophy.
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Woodman donates flags to ACSO

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On May 6, Woodman Financial Representative Dorothy Dunsworth and Chapter President Mike Barnett presented the Austin County Sheriff’s Office with United States and Texas flags to be displayed on the flagpole at the Sheriff’s Office. “The Austin County Sheriff’s Office appreciates the flag donation and support we receive from WoodmanLife in Bellville,” says Sheriff Jack Brandes. Left to Right: Dispatch Supervisor David Watson, Sheriff Brandes, Woodman Capter President Mike Barnett and Financial Representative Dorothy Dunsworth, Jailer Dominique Hogan, Jail Captain Valdo Paredes, Chief Deputy Richard Holloman, Deputy Ben Lieb, and Captain Scott Hicks. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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The R.O.M. Church ribbon cutting

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Senior Pastor Derald D. Jackson was joined by his wife, Ywanda D. Jackson, along with family, friends and members of the Sealy Chamber of Commerce for The R.O.M. Church ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 13, 2022. Pictured: Eryka Richardson, Shemeka West, Skylar Martin, Cidra Richardson, Briana Richardson, Ian Lynton, Pastor Derald D. Jackson, Ywanda D. Jackson, Nancy James, Dee Ann Lerma, Amanda Luksha, Justin Woodard, Wade Tucker, Eric Richardson, Russ Rainwater, Hunter Davenport, Katherine Richardson, Amber Boyd, Tiffany Parker. JASON MANAGO-GRAVES

Podaras passes after car accident

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On May 9, 95-year-old Mike Podaras, of Sealy, died after being struck by a vehicle while walking on State Highway 36, according to Sargent Stephen Woodard of the Texas Department of Transportation. The police report states the accident occurred at approximately 8:30 a.m., when a 2018 Ford Escape being driven by an 18-year-old Sealy woman was traveling Northbound on State Highway 36 in the left lane.
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History COMES TO LIFE

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This weekend history will come to life at the San Felipe de Austin Historic Site, as the first Historic Trade Days event will take place in their newest area, Villa de Austin. The two-day living history weekend will feature historic reenactors, who will bring to life the tradesmen and tradeswomen of Stephen F.