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Strangulation. What do you think of that word when you hear of it? Do you think the person must have died when strangled and that being strangled means fatal? If so, you’re not alone.

During the month of February, the Extension Education Association of Austin County hosted their annual 2021 Cultural Arts Contest. The event was coordinated by the Cultural Arts Committee, which was co-chaired by Joan Buenger of Bleiblerville EEA and Gaye Farr of West End EEA.

It was a day like no other as the Pre-K students from Faith Academy set off in search of a bead The Bear Hunt took them through tall grass, a long winding river, muddy ground, a howling forest, and snow to end up in a cave where they found their bear!! After seeing his big green eyes and fuzzy little tail they quickly made their way back”home,” only to find another bear waiting for them — inside their cupcake! The bear hunters were relieved to find that this was a friendly bear. Pictured are Mrs. Hurtig’s, Mrs. Rokohl’s, and Mrs. Chan’s Pre-K classes. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

An attorney for former Sealy City Manager Lloyd Merrell filed a lawsuit Thursday against the City of Sealy and Mayor Carolyn Bilski seeking $250,000 in damages after Merrell was terminated and was not compensated, according to the terms of his contract.

Last Tuesday afternoon on Texas Independence Day, Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order that removed the mandate of wearing masks in public and allowed businesses to open to 100% capacity starting March 10, nearly a year to the date after the initial closures due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic rolled over the state.

An attorney for former Sealy City Manager Lloyd Merrell filed a lawsuit Thursday against the City of Sealy and Mayor Carolyn Bilski seeking $250,000 in damages after Merrell was terminated and was not compensated, according to the terms of his contract.