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Published October 01Grafe earns Eagle Scout rank
Layne Grafe, a member of Industry Scouts Troop 299, earned the rank of Eagle Scout on Sept. 22.Grafe is a senior at Bellville High School and completed his Eagle Scout project for the Friends of Zimme
The Sealy News
Published September 29Austin County Commissioners handle archival plan, road agreements
BELLVILLE — The Austin County Commissioners Court approved the County Clerk’s annual archival plan, road-use agreements and temporary clerk positions during its regular meeting Monday, Sept. 28, at th
The Sealy News
Published September 29register by Monday, Oct. 5.
For more information or questions, contact: Voter Registrar / Election Official: Kim Rinn krinn@austincounty.com804 E. Wendt Street, Bellville, TX77418-2840, 979-865-8633
The Sealy News
Published September 29State error leaves some voter records backlogged
AUSTIN COUNTY — A state-level error that left voter registration records unprocessed across Texas affected counties statewide.The problem originated with the Texas Department of Public Safety and affe
The Sealy News
Published September 29Sealy starts billing Austin County ESD No. 2 amid sales tax negotiations
SEALY — The City of Sealy announced it will begin charging Austin County Emergency Services District No. 2 / Sealy Fire Department for utilities as negotiations over sharing sales tax between both ent
The Sealy News
Published September 29Ghosts of Austin County: The gallows of the old county jail
BELLVILLE — Some buildings don't need a ghost story to feel haunted.Just off the courthouse square in Bellville, the old Austin County Jail looks almost as imposing today as county officials intended
The Sealy News
Published September 29Grafe earns Eagle Scout rank
Layne Grafe, a member of Industry Scouts Troop 299, earned the rank of Eagle Scout on Sept. 22.Grafe is a senior at Bellville High School and completed his Eagle Scout project for the Friends of Zimme
The Sealy News
Published September 29Sealy wins big at Washington County Fair livestock judging
The Sealy junior FFA earned the title of Champion Intermediate at the Washington Couty Fair, and it was filled with competing, learning and winning. Rhett Reichardt came in second place in high point
The Sealy News
Published September 29ON THE SCENE IN SEALY
Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening for Bluebonnet Abstract and Title SealyThursday, Oct. 1 | 4 – 6 p.m. | 330 Main St, Ste 2 | SealyFree Men’s WorkoutSaturday, Oct. 3 | 5:45 a.m. | Clark Park Basketball
The Sealy News
Published September 29Fair Queen candidate donates fair passes to Bellville PD
Austin County Fair Queen candidate Kayleigh Kendrick donates season passes to the Austin County Fair to each officer at the department. The Bellville Police Department does a lot to keep the community
The Sealy News
Published September 29Cat Spring VFD continue training in smoke
The Cat Spring Volunteer Fire Department continued their training in smoke to help prepare them for work in the field. They continued to work on search and rescue while working in a burning building a
The Sealy News
Published September 29SEALY HEALTH INSPECTIONS
Please be advised that the City of Sealy Health Inspector has inspected the following establishments for food preparation, kitchen cleanliness, and sanitary conditions: McDonald’s, 1724 Meter St., rec