General election polling locations open at 7 a.m.
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Austin County Tax Assessor/Collector Kim Rinn reminds area voters that all countywide polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Wallis mourns the loss of two
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The city of Wallis is mourning the loss of two of its more important citizens that were working to shape the landscape of that community. The death of Mayor Dennis Diggs follows on the heels of the death of Rodell Northington.
American Legion celebrates 100
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Marking its 100th year in existence, the Sealy American Legion Post 442 will be celebrating by hosting a Centennial Celebration Nov. 11-12 at the legion hall in Sealy.
Faith Academy hosts Western day
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Faith Academy held Western Day to get everyone excited, rounded up and ready for the Austin County Fair. All the activities were focused on learning interesting facts about the real wild west of the 1800’s.
TxDOT says new cable barrier saving lives
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A recent review of four TxDOT districts shows the success of more than 130 miles of new cable barriers. The cable barriers were installed in Lufkin, Pharr, Waco and Fort Worth using part of the $600 million Road To Zero funds allocated by the Texas Transportation Commission in 2019.
Yoskowitz named TPWD executive director
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David Yoskowitz, Ph.D. was named executive director of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department at a special meeting of the TPW Commission in Austin. Yoskowitz is currently the senior executive director and Endowed Chair for Socioeconomics at the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies at Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi.
Annual Pollinator BioBlitz is the Bee’s knees
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For the next two weeks Texans can take part in the seventh annual Texas Pollinator BioBlitz. In support of the event, organizations and sites around the state will be hosting a variety of events to get people outdoors to observe pollinators of all types in yards, natural areas, gardens, parks and community centers. Of course, you don’t have to visit a particular site to participate; your very own yard or green space will do.
Annual Boo Bash celebration
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Boo Bash 2022 was held Oct. 31 in Historic Main Street in Sealy. The outdoor festival with free admission provided entertainment, kid’s game and contests, haunted houses, face painting, a trainride and candy for children of all ages. This year the Boo Bash was sponsored by The Sealy News, Sealy Chamber of Commerce, Discover Sealy and Austin County Insider Magazine. PHOTOS BY JIMMY GALVAN
Early voting ends Friday; election Tuesday
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E arly voting for the general election ends on Friday, Nov. 4, with the closely watched governor’s race pitting incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott against challenger Beto O’ Rourke headlining the ballot. A number of other statewide races are on the ballot, including lieutenant governor, attorney general, land commissioner, agriculture commissioner and comptroller.
Master Gardeners present series
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The Bluebonnet Master Gardeners of Austin County are pleased to present the final presentation in the 2022 Fall “Lunch-N-Learn” series hosted on the third Tuesday of November. The overall series has featured topics related to horticulture with homeowner and backyard gardeners in mind! Speakers are experts in their fields and practical gardeners with great tips and information for everyone.
