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Austin County voters broke records during the mid-term elections that ended up deciding the Texas governor, state representatives, U.S. representatives, Court of Appeals justices and more on Tuesday. … more

Staff Reports | 11/6/18

Weather doesn’t hinder Boo Bash

Within minutes of a county-wide tornado watch being issued and a downpour complete with thunder and lightning, the sky cleared, the sun came out and Mother Nature made way for a successful Boo Bash … more

By April Towery editor@sealynews.com | 11/6/18

Sheriff’s Report

Raul Rodriguez was arrested for failure to appear on a driving while license invalid with previous conviction charge. Bond set at $5,000. Driving while intoxicated. Bond set at $5,000. Darrell … more

11/6/18

Livestock Report

Industry, Texas For Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018 Receipts – 1,562 compared to 1,060 last week Trend – Higher than a week ago on the good quality cattle Choice Steer Calves 150-300 lbs. … more

11/6/18

KJT Society brings in funds

Barbara Hajdik, KJT Society No. 80 member, is shown presenting a Matching Grant Funds check to Father Eric Pitre. The society earned the Matching Grant from the KJT Home Office by sponsoring the … more

Courtesy Photo | 11/5/18

Travis O’Neal Bluntson appeared in court Monday, Nov. 5.

Trial begins in attempted cop slaying

Jurors were named Monday to decide the fate of Travis O'Neal Bluntson, a 37-year-old man accused of trying to murder Sealy Police Department Officer Eric Bryant in 2012. Bluntson appeared in … more

By April Towery editor@sealynews.com | 11/5/18

New leaders named for Sealy ISD

After 11 years, there will be a new nameplate on the Chief Financial Officer’s office in Sealy ISD. At the latest school board meeting, it was approved that after Jim Obermeier finishes his term … more

By Cole McNanna sports@sealynews.com | 11/4/18

Earlier this month, Texas Tractor Supply customers participated in the Fall Paper Clover event by purchasing paper clovers — the emblem of 4-H — for a donation during checkout at stores nationwide. Combined with results from the Spring Paper Clover event held earlier this year, Texas stores raised a total of $266,493.

Texas Tractor Supply stores raise $266,493 for 4-H youth

Texas 4-H youth will experience valuable hands-on learning opportunities as a result of Tractor Supply’s 2018 Paper Clover Campaign, a biannual fundraiser held in partnership with National 4-H … more

11/2/18

Pictured is baked white bean and artichoke dip with crackers.

Smarter snacking with nutrition in mind

Planning health-conscious New Year’s resolutions typically includes cutting back on unhealthy foods during meals from breakfast to dinner. However, it’s also important to cut out sugary, … more

Family Features | 11/2/18

Although duck season prospects are promising, goose season may not be as successful since there won’t be many young birds coming south this year. Both East and West Goose Zone seasons open Nov. 3. See the Texas Parks and Wildlife Outdoor Annual for duck and goose zones.

Woods, Waters and Wildlife

If a commonly used metaphor compares obvious things to “like ducks take to water,” this ought to be a successful waterfowl season in Texas. The state has abundant water for ducks this year in … more

By John Jefferson | 11/2/18

OakBend’s Patchwork of Life event has record-breaking year

RICHMOND – OakBend Medical Center’s sixth annual Patchwork of Life event was the hospital’s largest fundraiser to date. The event raised almost $390,000 and those funds will benefit the … more

Courtesy Photo | 11/2/18

Sealy students join Rachel’s Challenge

"Rachel’s Challenge is a presentation/program that exists to equip and inspire individuals to replace acts of violence, bullying, and negativity with acts of respect, kindness, and compassion. … more

11/2/18

Bluebonnet Master Gardeners plans fall events

The Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association (BMGA) is grateful for the cool, wet fall. Members in all four counties - Austin, Colorado, Fayette and Washington - are very busy! The Association took … more

11/1/18

Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff (at lectern) was one of the attendees and speakers at the Dinner Tonight! Healthy Cooking School.

AgriLife Extension reaches senior citizens through Healthy Cooking School

SAN ANTONIO – More than 120 people, primarily senior citizens, attended the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Dinner Tonight! Healthy Cooking School senior brunch held recently at the San … more

11/1/18

Free event planned at San Felipe museum

Texans are no strangers to celebrating special occasions and when you reflect on someone as great as Stephen F. Austin (aka the Father of Texas) celebrating a birthday, you can be guaranteed that … more

11/1/18

Engagement

Caroline Ruth Villanueva and Fernando Ruiz, both of Sealy, will be married Oct. 19, 2019, in Sealy. The bride graduate from Sealy in 2011 and the nursing program at Prairie View A&M University. She … more

11/1/18

From left, Sealy High School Principal Megan Oliver, Band Director Rolando Cantu and Superintendent Sheryl Moore seek shelter during a rainy band competition.

Marching to the beat of their own drummer

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Courtesy Photos | 11/1/18

Putting out fires

It was a special day on campus this week. The Early Education children from Faith Academy were treated to a visit from the Bellville Volunteer Fire Department. They listened attentively as the … more

Courtesy Photo | 11/1/18

Bras for a Cause raises record-breaking funds

For the fourth consecutive year, The Sealy News has hosted Bras for a Cause, and each year the event has raised more money for MD Anderson Memorial Herrmann Breast Care Center Katy. At … more

By April Towery editor@sealynews.com | 10/31/18

Police Blotter

The following call log was released by the Sealy Police Department for the time period between Oct. 18 and Oct. 25, 2018. Inclusion in the call log is not an implication of guilt. Officers … more

10/31/18