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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
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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
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Published September 29CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS
VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE NEARING The deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 3 general election is Oct. 5. Early voting starts Oct. 19 and runs through Oct. 30, according to the Texas Secretary of
The Sealy News
Published September 23Sealy council divided on ICE cooperation, economic development plan
SEALY — The Sealy City Council approved the Sealy Economic Development Corporation’s 2026-2029 Strategic Plan update and authorized the Sealy Police Department to begin the application process to part
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Published September 23Austin County Sheriff’s office set a date for National Night Out
The Austin County Sheriff’s Office and the Bellville Police Department have announced the date for National Night Out. The event will be hosted on Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 5-7 p.m. at 417 N Chesley St. B
The Sealy News
Published September 23Voting ID Rules
THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOWVoting should be straightforward, but recent updates to Texas election laws and ID rules can cause confusion, especially when voting by mail or using an older driver’s license.Th
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Published September 16Texas A&M Forest Service offers funding to landowners, orgs for invasive plant management
Texas A&M Forest Service offers funding to landowners, orgs for invasive plant managementCOLLEGE STATION — Texas A&M Forest Service is launching a new cost-share program to help Texans manage
The Sealy News
Published September 16Austin County Sheriff Deputy receives Texas Star award
An Austin County Sheriff’s deputy who was seriously injured during an April traffic stop was honored Friday with the Texas Star Award by Gov. Greg Abbott.Sept. 11 is a day of remembrance for the attac
The Sealy News
Published September 16Austin County Commissioners Court adopts 2026-27 budget and tax rate
AUSTIN COUNTY — The Austin County Commissioners Court adopted the county’s 2026-27 fiscal year budget and a tax rate of 0.49100 during meetings held Sept. 14 at the Austin County Courthouse.The new ta
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Published September 09Sealy revises garbage rates, seeks FM 2187 speed limit
SEALY — Sealy City Council revised its 2026-2027 solid waste fees, approved a speed limit study for Farmto- Market 2187 and updated projects concerning public infrastructure during its meeting Tuesday