News
The Brazos Independent School District school board stalled plans again for the Proposition B bond to seek more community input, Thursday, May 28.The Brazos…
Republican and Democratic candidates made decisive victories both in Austin County and statewide in the primary runoffs last Tuesday, May 26.REPUBLICAN RUNOFFS…
BELLVILLE — Austin County commissioners are poised to pull the plug on battery energy storage systems and artificial intelligence data centers at their next…
Austin County 4-H members are preparing to compete at the 2026 Texas 4-H Roundup, held June 2–5 in College Station. Students earned their spots after…
Local News
By News Staff
Robert “Bobby” Necker was elected to the city of Sealy’s Position 1 council seat during the May 2 election. Necker gained 140 early votes and then…
By Jimmy Galvan
While many may be attending the Rock the Country festival in Bellville, Sealy voters are urged to allow their voice to be heard to determine the next Place 1…
By Jimmy Galvan
The Rock the Country music festival is here and the region is ready to reap the benefits.The Rock the Country festival will take place at the Austin County…
By Jimmy Galvan
The Brazos Independent School District Board of Trustees are considering a community survey to determine the next step with Proposition B renovations planned…
Sports
The Sealy Tigers athletic season is jumping right back into action this summer with some of their youth summer camps scheduled for this month. Sealy has…
As spring turns into summer, it is time for the little leaguers to take the field in a quest for a Little League World Series championship.The Greater Sealy…
Sealy Independent School District has been working hard to replace the nine-yearold turf at TJ Mills Stadium before the start of the next football season.The…
The Sealy athletic department has officially released their schedule for summertime strength and conditioning training. This is open to 9th-12th graders that…
Opinion
Editors note: Originally published in the Colorado County Citizen Jan. 11, 2023 and edited for the 170th celebration of the Cat Spring Agricultural Society…
Blanchard, LouisianaSent as an email to Peachtree Entertainment and shared with The Sealy News.Hi. I’m sure you are receiving MANY of these types of messages…
Texas will need to invest $174 billion over the next 50 years to keep up with water demand, according to a draft 2027 state water plan approved last week, the…
Senator Lois W. Kolkhorst (R-Brenham) this week was named as the Chair of the Sunset Advisory Commission by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick as he released a slate of new…
SUBHED: BORDER WALL THROUGH BIG BEND APPARENTLY ON HOLDAfter public outcry, a physical border wall through Big Bend National Park appears to be on hold, The…
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn last week reversed his opposition to changing the Senate’s filibuster rules, writing in an op-ed that legislation in that chamber should…
To Sealy and Austin County residents,On behalf of C.H.A.M.P. I would like to thank all of you for your awesome support of our Lenten Fish Fries this year at…
As we watch over our government, it’s often about the money.Are taxpayer dollars being spent wisely on social programs, road projects and employee pay? Can we…
Obituaries
CARL ELDON WEBERCarl Eldon Weber, of Sealy, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Jan. 28, 2026. Carl was born on July 20, 1954 in Big Springs…
Jan. 20, 1962- Feb. 11, 2026 Mark McMahon was born on Jan. 20, 1962, in Orange, Texas, to Jerry McMahon (1939– 2015) and Peggy Kindred McMahon. As the son of a…
It is with deep love and sorrow that Edward (“Ed”) Janda, born in Sealy, Texas, on February 28, 1943, passed into the loving arms of God on Jan. 29, 2026.…
Ursula Louise Hielscher Kutra, passed away peacefully on the date of our Lord, Jan. 30, 2026, in New Braunfels, at the age of 83 years.She is survived by her…
Carla Dycus, 81, passed away peacefullyon Jan. 11, 2026.Carla Marie McClung was born on Feb. 16, 1944, at St. Joseph Hospital in Houston to Lyle and Rose…
Esther Frances Merritt left for her heavenly home, at the age of 85, on Jan. 7, 2026. She was lovingly known to her family as Nanny or Queen Esther.She was…
Albina Mitchell, 84, of Sealy, Texas, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born on April 18, 1941, in Chappell…
Karen Beverly Godwin, lovingly known as Mama Bear, Care Bear, or Grammy by those closest to her, passed away peacefully at her home on December 24, 2025. This…
