GRAND JURY
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The Austin County Grand Jury returned indictments against # people in the July 27 session. Those indicted include: Benjamin Abernathy Lance, possession of a controlled substance in Penalty Group 1 < 1g.
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Billboards promote pedestrian safety
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GARY BORDERS CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS If you happen to visit a hightraffic area in one of the state’s larger cities, you might come across some folks wearing sandwich boards, such as one sees during tax season or mattress sales. The Texas Department of Transportation has adopted this marketing device to promote its “Be Safe.
AUSTIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ARREST REPORT
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Disclaimer: Arrest and court records are public information, and the press has the right to publish them under the first amendment of the US Constitution. It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered as evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Trough in the Gulf of Mexico
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Trough axis and mid-level low pressure system over the northern Gulf of Mexico will drift westward over the weekend and into the lower TX coast.
City talks proposed budget
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Sealy could be facing a shortfall in the 2022-23 fiscal year budget, City Council members learned Aug. 2 during an ongoing discussion about proposed finances.
Discount days offered to increase attendance
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Seeing fewer swimmers even as temperatures soar, Sealy’s Irene LeBlanc Pool is looking to boost attendance by offering discounted admission, the City Council recently heard. City employee Michelle Winney appeared before the council to discuss a price reduction at the facility, which the council approved.
August Event Guide
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Looking for something to do before the end of summer? Find out what events are happening in August around Austin County. Prices and times may vary.
JOBETH HINES-LORRAINE
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Jobeth Hines-Lorraine, beloved wife, mother, and friend passed away on July 3, 2022, in Katy, Texas. She was preceded in death and reunited with her loving son, Samuel Erin Hines, and her parents Lilburn Neal and Marjorie Walden. Jobeth is survived by her husband, Robert D. Lorraine; Her stepdaughters Kalie Lorraine and Kasey Lorraine; Her stepsons Robert W. Lorraine and Cody Lorraine; and her grandson Michael W. Robberson.
