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Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials awarded $3,903,295 in additional premiums to 1,889 junior market exhibitors. The additional premiums are given in addition to the $4,217,500 in guaranteed premiums that have already been paid to these exhibitors. “The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is proud to further support these hardworking Texas 4-H and FFA exhibitors who qualified for our 2022 junior market auctions,” said Chris Boleman, Rodeo president and CEO. “These additional premiums are made possible by our devoted volunteer auction committees and generous auction buyers who support our mission of promoting agriculture and supporting Texas youth and education.”

On September 10 and 11 the Wallis #22 KJZT Jr and KJZT Senior societies held a Feeding Families Bake Sale. All proceeds raised will go toward the St Vincent de Paul Thanksgiving food disbursement and Austin County Meals on Wheels. We would like to thank all of them for their contributions, we couldn’t do it without your support.

More than three-fourths of Texas teachers say they have seriously considered quitting the profession largely because of a perceived lack of respect and support, according to a new survey by the Charles Butt Foundation.

Austin County residents with Weston Property & Casualty Insurance policies will remain insured after Governor Greg Abbott announced the Texas Department of Insurance has issued an emergency rule to protect policyholders this hurricane season.

For the fiscal year 2021-2022, Texas Governor Greg Abbott criticized Harris County’s attempt to cut funding for two Harris County Constables’ Offices for the 20212022 fiscal year. As a result of complaints filed by Harris County Constables Mark Herman, representing Precinct 4 and Constable Ted Heap, representing Precinct 5, in July 2022, the Texas Comptroller was notified to investigate complaints defunding law enforcement.

Changes are coming to the Sealy Chamber of Commerce with one change being the new executive director. Sealy Chamber of Commerce President Tori Fisher said she loves owning a business in a small town.