CORRECTION
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In the Sept. 9, 2022, edition of The Sealy News, an article under the headline “Little Chamber that Can” carried the wrong byline.
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Cartels designated as terrorist organizations
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order this week designating Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations and instructing the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to take immediate action to keep Texans safe amid the growing national fentanyl crisis.
XC meet pays tribute to Marcinkiewicz
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In an effort to honor the memory and contributions of Ed Marcinkiewicz to the program, Sealy cross country hosted the first annual Coach Ed Cross Country Invitational Saturday at Sealy High School. Sealy Head Cross Country Coach Anthony Branch said he played a role in the area’s cross country programs and this is a fitting way to pay tribute to him. “He’s had a tremendous impact on all of us and I miss being able to call Ed after a cross country or track meet to talk about how it went or just to ask for advice,” Branch said. The meet attracted more than 700 runners with more than 20 teams participating in the meet “He had a big influence on the Sealy Cross Country program. He was very involved with it and always around to help the runners,” Branch said.
Austin Country Fair auction set
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It is Austin County Fair time and we are looking forward to the Country Fair Auction! It will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2022 @ 1:00P.M. If you are unfamiliar with the Country Auction, it is an auction where exhibitors who have entered hand-made goods, can good, & crafts into the show, and win grand or reserve champion can sell their items to raise money. The money raised goes towards maintaining/ improvements of the fairs Expo and Convention Center.
Constitution Celebrated Week Of Sept 17-23
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The Constitution, one of our nation’s most important documents, is celebrated each year during the week of September 17 to September 23.
During Constitution Week, Americans are encouraged to reflect on the rights and responsibilities of each citizens’ responsibility for protecting and defending the Constitution. A variety of organizations dedicate programs to observing Constitution Week. If you are interested in learning more, we’ve included some activities from our friends and partners:
Brazos King and Queen
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Aubani Cormier and Gustavo Lara were crowned Brazos High School’s Homecoming Queen and King during halftime ceremonies last Friday night. See the full story on page 8. PHOTO BY JIMMY GALVAN
County passes 2022-23 tax rate
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Austin County Commissioners Court approved the 2022-23 tax rate of the general fund at .3559556 FM and lateral at .0756686, the road and bridge special fund at .0779758 and the debt requirement at .0523640 for a total of .5619640.
ACSO seeks new holiday pay rate
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Should Austin County emergency personnel receive double time for working holidays? That was the topic brought up during the Sept. 12 meeting of the Austin County Commissioner’s Court and was tabled for further discussion at a future meeting.
Paxton joins in with Chicago-based lawsuit
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Texas Attorney General Paxton has joined an Alabama-led amicus brief in the Chicago- based U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, defending an Indiana law that prevents biological men from competing in women’s athletics.
