Judge drops mask order, lets bars open
Austin County Judge Tim Lapham on Monday filed the paperwork necessary to lift the mask order in the county on Monday and to allow bars to reopen on Wednesday. Lapham made the announcement Friday …
Lane shift coming for I-10
On Thursday, Oct. 15, traffic on Interstate 10 will be shifted to a new pattern near Mlcak/Bartlett Road. The new pattern will affect the travel of the westbound frontage road and Bartlett Road. …
Three seek write-in votes for Pct. 3 constable
When Precinct 3 Constable Ronnie Griffin made a last-minute filing to run for Austin County Sheriff last spring, he left the position of Precinct 3 Constable open without a candidate. Now, he and …
High-end housing development moving forward
A proposed high-end subdivision located just outside of Sealy that initially received a lot of skepticism from members of the Sealy City Council is now receiving their support. Bullinger Creek, …
Early voting has begun in Austin County
Early voting for the Nov. 3 General Election began Tuesday, Oct. 13, and runs through Oct. 30. Early voting locations for Austin County, Bellville ISD, Bellville Hospital District, Sealy ISD, City …
Development booming again in Sealy
From major, high profile projects to minor building renovations, the Sealy Economic Development Corporation currently has 36 “done deal” projects in the works with more prospects coming …
‘The Lincoln Conspiracy’ sheds light on the other plot to kill the president
‘Good Grammar’ a funny way to spell success
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The Rev. Paul F. McCallum
The Rev. Paul Franklin McCallum, a Catholic priest for 58 years, died on Oct. 6, 2020, in Georgetown, Texas, at the age of 87. He was born on Feb. 14, 1933, in Quincy, Mass., to Daniel J. and Grace …
Michael Rymkus
Michael Rymkus, age 76, died of complications from Alzheimer’s disease on Oct. 1, 2020, in Cedar Park, Texas, and is survived by his wife, Nethia Hintz Rymkus of Lago Vista, Texas, his daughter …
Clarence Alvin Dittert
Clarence Alvin Dittert was born on April 6, 1932, to Alvin John and Goldie (Garling) Dittert in Sealy, Texas. Clarence passed away on Sept. 24, 2020, at the age of 88.
Katherine “Kitty” Zilliox
Katherine “Kitty” Zilliox went home to be with her Lord and Savior following a short illness, on Sept. 18, 2020. Kitty was a member of First Wallis Baptist Church in Wallis, Texas. She loved …
Florence Mieth
Florence Mieth, 66, of Sealy, Texas, passed away on Sept. 9, 2020. Florence was born in Marlin, Texas, on June 23, 1954. She graduated from Hempstead High School. Florence was married to David …
Billie Estes Acock
Billie Estes Acock, born on March 1, 1930, in Elkhart, Anderson County, Texas, died on Aug. 19, 2020, in Sandy, Utah. Billie married the love of her life, Alvin Louis Acock Sr. in March of 1949, and …
Arnold Havemann
Arnold Havemann of Wallis, Texas, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020, at the age of 89 in his home. Arnold was born in Fayetteville, Texas, to Willie and Emelia (Wuench) Havemann. He was the …
William (Bill) Roy Virnau
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death of William (Bill) Roy Virnau, 81, of Houston, Texas, who passed away peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, at Grace Care Center – Katy. He was …
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