The Sealy News

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” – Martin Luther King Jr. Some celebrated MLK Day with a reprieve from … more

By April Towery editor@sealynews.com | 1/22/19

Senator Kolkhorst named Senate Health and Human Services committee chair

AUSTIN – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has named Senator Lois W. Kolkhorst (R-Brenham) as Chair of the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services. In naming Senate Committee appointments for the 86th … more

1/22/19

Delta Kappa Gamma Society International holds December meeting

The Gamma Omega Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International met in the Fellowship Hall of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Phillipsburg, Texas on Dec. 1 with 48 members present. Gladys Avis read … more

1/22/19

Austin County Colt Project to hold informational meeting

The Austin County Colt Project will hold an informative meeting at 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3, at First National Bank Civic and Financial Center (11 North Bell) in Bellville. Anyone interested in showing … more

1/22/19

Pictured in back from left are Sally Garrett, CEA-FCH; Jenifer Boening, Program Assistant-FCH; Michelle Wright, Austin CEA-FCH; Dr. Parr Rosson-Interim Director Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. In front from left are Dr. Whitson Interim Associate Director for State Operations & Professor Emeritus; Denise Goebel, DeWitt CEA-FCH; Hannah Krebs, Washington CEA-FCH; Gayle Bludau, Lavaca CEA-FCH.

Child Care Partnership Team honored at service award luncheon

On January 8, 2019 the “Child Care Partnership Team” was honored as the winner of the 2018-2019 Superior Service Team Award at a luncheon held at Texas A&M AgriLife Center. Among the team members … more

1/22/19

Soundoff to Sealybration continues through March 9

The inaugural Soundoff to Sealybration event drew a huge crowd, including some talented musicians vying for a $1,000 cash prize and a chance to perform at Sealybration in July. The competition, … more

By April Towery editor@sealynews.com | 1/22/19

Government shutdown continues

More than a month has passed since U.S. President Donald Trump called for a government shutdown, but the effects appear to be limited for Sealy residents. The banks and post office are operating … more

By April Towery editor@sealynews.com | 1/22/19

Sheriff’s Report

Alexander Elincoln McMillon was arrested on a warrant for manufacturing or delivery of a controlled substance. Bond set at $10,000. Roger Dale Kinsey Jr. was arrested for burglary of a building. … more

1/21/19

Garden Club of Sealy Yard of the Month

The Garden Club of Sealy has selected the home of Kathryn and Gene Sledge, at 212 Village Drive in Sealy, as the January 2019 Yard of the Month. more

Courtesy Photo | 1/21/19

Livestock Report

Industry, Texas For Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2018 Receipts – 918 compared to 719 last week Trend – Steady Choice Steer Calves 150-300 lbs. – $170-205 300-400 lbs. - … more

1/21/19

April Towery/Sealy News Pictured from left are Sealy News bookkeeper Brianna Noviskie, HOA-Meals on Wheels treasurer Charles Webster and HOA-Meals on Wheels secretary Juli Kaase. The Sealy News presented HOA-Meals on Wheels with a check for $544.05 from recycled products donated by residents.

Helping One Another

Helping One Another (HOA) Incorporated of Austin County, the daily provider of meals to homebound and congregate senior citizens has been delivering needed service to these seniors since 1985. The … more

1/18/19

Members of the Sealy Police Department accepted a proclamation for National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day during a Jan. 8 city council meeting.

Special recognition

1/18/19

City Manager’s Report

At the Jan. 8 Sealy City Council meeting, City Manager Lloyd Merrell reported the following: • The wastewater treatment plant is 68 percent complete and is about 10 percent ahead of schedule. … more

Compiled by April Towery editor@sealynews.com | 1/18/19

Five tips for coping with chronic pain

Pain can impact nearly every aspect of your daily life from cleaning the house to going to work or playing with your kids. In fact, according to the Institute of Medicine, 100 million Americans, or … more

Family Features | 1/18/19

Police Blotter

The following call log was released by the Sealy Police Department for the time period between Jan. 10 and Jan. 17, 2019. Inclusion in the call log is not an implication of guilt. Officers … more

1/18/19

Superintendent emphasizes ‘nothing happened’

After a whirlwind of a 48-hour time span in which accusations were made, threats were posted and students were yanked out of their Sealy ISD classes by panicked parents, one thing that is known was emphasized by Sealy Superintendent Sheryl Moore: “Nothing happened.” more

By Cole McNanna sports@sealynews.com | 1/18/19

Burglars apprehended in Austin County

Two burglars are in jail after being spotted by an Austin County deputy sheriff last week. Deputy Sheriff D. Duron was on patrol on Jan. 2 when he saw a suspicious vehicle at a residence in the … more

Submitted by Austin County Sheriff’s Department | 1/17/19

Bluebonnet Quilt Guild

Pictured is Karen White with the 2018 BAQG Donation Quilt which was won by her daughter Dawn Coufal of Sealy.The Bluebonnet Area Quilt Guild of Bellville had an exciting Christmas party in December. … more

Courtesy Photo | 1/17/19

Gulf Coast Grape Grower Field Day set Feb. 1 in Cat Spring

CAT SPRING – The 27th Annual Gulf Coast Grape Grower Field Day takes place on Feb. 1 at the Cat Spring Agricultural Society Hall, 13035 Hall Road, Cat Spring. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. … more

By Laura Muntean Texas A&M AgriLife | 1/17/19

House elects new speaker as legislative session kicks off

AUSTIN — The 86th Texas Legislature convened on Jan. 8 with all its customary ceremonies and recognitions— chief of which was the unanimous election of a new House speaker — … more

1/16/19