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The Austin County Commissioners Court approved the proposed county budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 on July 25. Very few budget line items were changed drastically, however, salaries were increased, as was the amount budgeted for gasoline for the sheriff’s department and emergency medical services.

The newly formed Local Government Corporation created in May, and previously reported on by The Sealy News, the 1093 Railto-Trails Local Government Corporation (LGC), held its fourth official meeting on July 25 at Wallis City Hall. The meeting was a workshop session on the Nation Park Service Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance (RTCA) program. Members of the park service were present.

Cemetery Association Biennial Meeting, Thursday, August 4 Notice of Biennial Meeting of the San Felipe de Austin Cemetery Association on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at 5:30 pm at San Felipe United Methodist Church Parish Hall/Sunday School Building--201 Vicaro Guerero, San Felipe, Texas, 77473. Lions Sealy Dance Club, Saturday, August 6 The Lions Sealy Dance Club is sponsoring a dance on Saturday, August 6, at the Sealy American Legion Hall with Texas Sound Check providing the music from 7:30 to 11 p.m.

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It is getting close to County Fair Season in the Greater Brazos Valley area and the Austin County Fair started their season with their annual Shrimp Boil this past Friday, July 22nd at the Austin County Fair Exposition and Convention Center.

The Austin County Fair has released its activity schedule and entertainment line-up for this year. The schedule of activities for this year’s fair is: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 Senior Citizens Day SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2 Horticulture Contest MONDAY, OCTOBER 3 Lil’ Wrangler Photo Contest THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6 Floral Design and Cup Contests FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 Hay Show, Champion Drive, Margarita, and Chef’s Choice BBQ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8 5K Stampede, BBQ Cook-Off, Little Pageants, Country Store, Home Brew, Mutton Bustin’, Queens Contest, Tap Wall, Bull Riding, and Austin Meade and Kody West Concerts SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 Turkey, Bucket Calf and Broiler Shows, Ranch Rodeo MONDAY, OCTOBER 10 Ag Mechanics and Rabbit Shows, Team Roping TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11 Lamb Show, Country Store, 4D Barrel Racing WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12 Country Store, Pen of Heifer, Goat, Horse and Swine Shows, Carnival opens with wristband special price of $35, Rodeo Slack THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13 Parade, Country Store, Carnival with $5 off wristband Specials from 11 a.m.