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The Austin County Grand Jury returned indictments against # people in the July 27 session. Those indicted include: Diomiro Enrique Barboza Chacin, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon Ryan Wade Brauner, forgery financial instrument Jayson My’Leaq Brown, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon Nicole Lynn Felps, forgery government/ national instrument/ money/security Franclin Gonzalez, unlicensed possession of a firearm by a felon John D Johnson III, unlicensed possession of a firearm by a felon Billy Ray Lewis Jr., forgery financial instrument Ricky Longoria, possession of a controlled substance in Penalty Group 1/1-B<1G Sonny Allen Bo Marks, possession of a controlled substance in Penalty Group 1/1-B<1G Charles Allen Minks, property theft >=$2,500K<$30K Pennie Lea Minks, possession of a controlled substance in Penalty Group 1/1-B>=1G<4G Cody Joe Richardson, possession of a controlled substance in Penalty Group 1/1-B>=1G<4G Spencer Rashaud Scott, unlicensed possession of a firearm by a felon — Contributed report.

The hot potato known as the Bullinger Creek subdivision is being lobbed back at Austin County officials. During Monday’s meeting of the Austin County Commissioner’s Court, city of Sealy officials have asked for a third interlocal agreement between the city and the county.

After a recommendation from the city staff, the Sealy Harvest Festival was canceled during the Oct. 18 Sealy City Council meeting. “We had approved this previously and (Sealy City Manager) Kimbra (Hill) got some follow up details that maybe at this time it’s not appropriate for us to move forward. So, we would like to have a motion as the staff report indicates that we cancel this event,” Sealy Mayor Bilski said. Sealy Councilmember Dee Anne Lerma motioned and a second from councilmember Edward Zapalac, which passed unanimously.

Austin County Tax Assessor/ Collector Kim Rinn reminds area voters that early voting for the Nov. 8 General Election continues through Nov.

After rocking Brenham audiences with the music of Buddy Holly and the Beatles, Billy McGuigan returns to the Blinn College District’s Dr. W.W. O’Donnell Performing Arts Center on Thursday, Nov. 3, with a new performance sure to delight classic rock fans.