‘No more lockdowns’

On Jan. 5, COVID-19 patients accounted for more than 15% of hospitals’ capacity for over a week in the Trauma Service Area that includes Austin, Colorado and Waller Counties.

Austin County begins anew

To begin the new year, Austin County officials were sworn into office in a special meeting of commissioners court on Jan. 1.

City manager’s contract accelerated to completion

At the executive session of Sealy City Council’s Jan. 5 meeting, the council rejected the separation proposal from City Manager Lloyd Merrell, who resigned from his position then was placed on paid administrative leave on Dec. 14.

We are back!

On Jan. 1, The Sealy News returned under Granite Publications and as such, Karen Lopez and Amy Lieb took over all aspects of the business as executive publisher and general manager.

Eschenburg completes Eagle Scout project

Sealy High School senior Cameron Eschenburg recently completed his Eagle Scout project at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Frydek with significant help from his Scout Troop 548.

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Latest Coronavirus headlines

First Texas case of more contagious coronavirus variant identified in Harris County It does not cause a more severe disease, and vaccines “are expected to be effective against it,” the health services department said of the strain.

Vaccine arrives in Bellville In one of the final updates from 2020, Bellville Medical Center announced on Dec. 29 they received word from the state that 500 doses of the Moderna vaccine were shipped to Brookshire Brothers in Bellville.

A Texas man was sent to trial with the coronavirus. Jurors weren’t told they were exposed until after deliberations ended. From March until June, Texas had zero jury trials because of the pandemic, starting a backlog of cases that will take years to overcome. This summer some counties started experimenting with in-person jury trials, which have posed health risks for those involved.

Nedd named all-state

My first week as managing editor

Lifestyles

Hanzelka, Kovar engaged

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Ribbon Cuttings

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Friday night, McHenry Outdoor Theater packed ‘em in (socially distanced cars, of course). Is this the rebirth of the drive-in?

You may remember the last shot of “Field of Dreams," a movie which, for sheer poetic justice, should probably end up on the schedule this summer at the McHenry Outdoor Theater.

Book review

Texans president reveals leadership keys to success

If there was anything wrong with the publication of Jamey Rootes’s book about leadership, it was the timing of the release. Rootes, president of the Houston Texans, published “The …

Book review

‘The Lincoln Conspiracy’ sheds light on the other plot to kill the president

Anyone who has ever studied United States history in school knows about John Wilkes Booth and the plot to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln.

Book review

‘Good Grammar’ a funny way to spell success

As a small-town newspaper editor, it can be intimidating to edit the writing of someone called the Grammar Guy.

Mildred Marie Ferris Taylor

Mildred Marie Ferris Taylor, 90, formerly of Sealy, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Kyle, Texas.

Jerry Josef Ernest Zapalac

Jerry Josef Ernest Zapalac, 91, passed away Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020. On this day he was born again celebrating his earthly birthday with his heavenly birthday. Jerry was born Dec. 10, 1929, in Sealy, Texas, to parents Charles Zapalac and Albina Belunek.

Jerry Josef Ernest Zapalac

Robert John “Bobby” Sklar

Robert John Sklar, Sealy, Texas, went to be with our Lord on Dec. 22, 2020, peacefully while surrounded by family, after an extended illness. Bobby was born on Feb. 10, 1941, in Sealy to Agnes …

Alois B. Gajewski

Alois (Louie) Gajewski, 86, of Brenham, Texas, went home to be with our heavenly father on Dec. 21, 2020. He was born in Frydek, Texas, and grew up on the family farm there and was the oldest son of …

Clifford T. Masarik

My journey of life on this Earth ended on Dec. 10, 2020. It all began on Jan. 24, 1927, in Frydek, Texas, when I was born the first child of Julius and Agnes Masarik. Life had its ups and downs on …

Mary Etta Layden

Mary Etta Layden (nee Grandys) of Sealy, Texas, (formally of Bonne Terre, Mo.) passed away on Dec. 4, 2020. She was born in Crown Point, Ind., to Francis and Mary Grandys on Nov. 5, 1937. She was wed …

Charlene Janda

Charlene Janda, born in Houston, Texas, on March 11, 1947 passed into the loving arms of God on Dec. 4, 2020. Charlene was an exceptional woman, a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother and …