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Internet Service Provider ZochNet recently acquired a local internet company Jet Jet Internet LLC, based out of Sealy, Texas. The deal closed February 28.

Texas Disposal Systems’ Brandon, James and George keep their corner of the planet looking sharp and made a stop at The Sealy News office March 17.

The Sealy High School Interact club recently stopped by The Sealy News office to collect recyclable cans and earned $51.45 for their efforts. Drop off your aluminum cans in the black and gold box behind The Sealy News office to help support the Interact Club.

At its most recent meeting, the Bellville Hospital Foundation established an Advisory Board and named Mike Mueller, Marcella Schomburg (Foundation Board Chair), Jane Causey, Jim O’Jibway, Anne Ford, Gloria Neumann, and Margie Lovel as Advisory Board members.

Austin County bladesmith Cowboy Szymanski and Ilene Krupala were recently presented with a check from the Bellville Chamber of Commerce Advertising and Tourism Committee (represented by Tammy Bond, far left, and Toni Franklin, far right) and the Bellville EDC. The check will aid in funding an iHeart Radio promotion for the two-day event,”Texas Select from Forged in Fire.”Cowboy and Ilena, operators of the 1890’s blacksmith shop and Phenix Knives, coordinate the annual show that brings more than 45 past contestants and champions from the History Channel’s”Forged in Fire” to Bellville for a huge event, free to the public the first weekend in April. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Bellville’s own Cowboy Szymanski, who competed in the very first season of the History Channel’s “Forged in Fire” show, invites the public to his Blacksmith Shop the first weekend of April to meet many of his fellow competitors from the show.

Carson and Barnes Circus took over the Austin County Fairgrounds and Expo Center March 16 for its “Circus Funtastic” event and had entertainment for all ages. From balancing acts to death-defying feats to exquisite artistry, fun was had by all. PHOTOS BY AMANDA LUKSHA

Main and Fowlkes Streets in Sealy were turned into a car show last Saturday, March 20, as the Downtown Sealy Car Social, hosted by the Austin County Rotary Club, took place. Hot rods, low riders and classics were all on display on a beautiful spring afternoon. PHOTOS BY AMANDA LUKSHA

Brazos ISD Superintendent Brian Thompson had his resignation formally accepted at a special meeting of the Brazos Board of Trustees March 11 after he was voted as the next superintendent of D’Hanis ISD.