Single-vehicle accident claims life
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Asingle-vehicleaccidentclaimed the life of a Pflugerville teen Friday, Sept. 23 near San Felipe.
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Wine show to close fair
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It’s that time of year in Texas for county fairs, rodeos, parades and ag competitions and the Austin County Fair has one contest that area residents will not find at any other state fair in Texas. And no matter where you live in Texas, everyone can participate in it. Produced and coordinated by the Gulf Coast Winegrowers Association, the 10th Annual Austin County Fair Wine Show will close out the Austin County Fair on Oct. 16 at the Fairgrounds in Bellville.
Blinn College shows higher enrollment
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The Blinn College District Board of Trustees received a preliminary enrollment report last week indicating that fall 2022 registration has increased over last year’s figures. Dr. Becky McBride, Vice Chancellor for Student Services, shared that as of Monday, Sept. 12, Blinn’s unofficial fall enrollment was 17,255 students, a 2.52% increase from the same time period last year. This included a 3.08% increase in contact hours, which is included in the formula to determine state funding.
Committee to host annual hay show, forage seminar
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The Beef and Forage Committee of Austin County will host the annual Austin County Hay Show and Fall Forage Seminar to be held on Friday, Oct. 7 at the Austin County Fairgrounds.
OFFER FOR LAND TOO LOW
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According to Columbus attorney Michael Trefny, Austin County landowners are “leaving money on the table if they sign the offer” for the Matterhorn Express Pipeline project. That was the message Trefny and his associates expressed to residents at a town hall meeting Thursday evening in Industry.
City Council approves final vote on 2022-2023 budget
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During the Sept. 21 special meeting of the Sealy City Council, no one signed up to speak at the hearing, which would’ve been the time to speak on behalf of the budget, Sealy Mayor Carolyn Bilski said.
City awards $137K in HOT funds
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The Sealy City Council awarded its (HOT) revenue to organizations during Thursday’s special meeting held at the Hill Center. In total, Sealy awarded $137,246 in HOT revenue in the form of one-time event/ project grants and annual programs during the meeting.
Council approves master fee schedule
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Sealy City Council approved a master fee schedule for solid waste and gas figures during the Sept. 20 meeting.
Blinn offers opportunity to study abroad
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The Blinn College District invites students to soak up the sights and sounds of Granada, Spain, by participating in a study abroad opportunity taking place May 27 through June 24, 2023. Blinn is partnering with Arcos Learning Abroad to offer students an unforgettable chance to learn the Spanish language and immerse themselves in the culture of one of Spain’s most ancient and diverse cities.
Speaker opposes drive to end tenure
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House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, said Friday he opposes a push by Lt. Gov.
