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The following area students received degrees during the 2023 Fall semester at Sam Houston State University. Bellville Kearstin Carter, BS - Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology Sealy Laci Prause, BS Bachelor of Science, Education, Cum Laude Madison Pursley, BS - Bachelor of Science, Integrated Studies, Cum Laude Makaylah Scott, BA - Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies Wallis Mathew Herreth, BS - Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology.

Joseph Winland of Sealy was named to the University of Dallas fall 2023 honor roll for earning a semester GPA of 3.0-3.49. Winland is a Junior Business major.

Hubbard, Hudgins earn spots on All-Region Band

Brazos students Weston Hubbard and Colton Hudgins earned spots on the All-Region Band last week. Hudgins made 6th chair in the Wind Ensemble and Hubbard made 5th chair in the Symphonic Band. By ranking high enough to make an All-Region Band, they are among the top band students in our region and will represent Brazos Middle School at the Junior High All-Region Band Concert in January. COURTESY PHOTO

The Texas Department of Public Safety announced that the Violent Offender Database is now available. This new database launched on Dec. 29, 2023 — officially going live ahead of its required Jan. 1, deadline.

The Texas Historical Commission has recognized Alley Cemetery as a significant part of Texas history by awarding it an Official Texas Historical Marker. The designation honors Alley Cemetery as an important and educational part of local history.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Conor Harvey and Justin West and reappointed Janna Atkins to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement for terms set to expire on Aug. 30, 2029.

The Blinn College District Board of Trustees received an enrollment report during its regular meeting Monday showing that the College enrolled 18,301 students for the fall 2023 semester, a 4.26% increase over the previous year and the highest total since the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Disclaimer: Arrests and court records are public information, and the press has the right to publish them under the first amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

Bring your Child to Library Day Feb. 9 National Bring Your Child to Library Day is set for Feb.