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VOLUME 134 NUMBER 12 THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2021 16 PAGES, $1 Officials Superintendent resigns discuss Thompson accepts same job at D’Hanis ISD high By COLE McNANNA according to the Wal- 2018 school year after serving the EDITORSEALYNEWS.COM lis News-Review and same role at Sunray ISD in the pan- March 10 he was voted handle. Brazos ISD Superintendent Brian to the position. Thomp- Janice Sykora, who most recently gas bills Thompson had his resignation for- son’s final day at Bra- served as the Woodsboro ISD Super- mally accepted at a special meet- zos ISD will be April intendent, was unanimously voted as By HOLLY GALVAN POSEY ing of the Brazos Board of Trustees 1 before he transitions BRIAN the interim superintendent at the REPORTERSEALYNEWS.COM March 11 after he was voted as the to his new district out- THOMPSON special meeting after an interview next superintendent of D’Hanis ISD. side of San Antonio. process. Sealy city officials mulled over Thompson was named the lone Thompson was named the Brazos gas utility issues from mid-Feb- finalist for the position Feb. 17 ISD Superintendent before the 2017- See RESIGNS, page 14 ruary’s Winter Storm Uri as the city received its first portion of the high bill from its provider which was close to the previously reported amount of $2,064,000.00 at the previous council meeting according to Interim City Manag- er Warren Escovy. Bilski said at last Tuesday’s AN EMPTY BOARD regular meeting that she was contacted by a news station wanting a comment after Sealy’s citizens had spoken to them regarding Leaked recording casts doubt on their gas bill. “I had just finished a conversation with Chris Steinbeck in Sen- ator’s Kolkhorst’s office and they substantial changes to power grid were looking to add to their bills and their hearings that it still By VALERIE REDDELL Council of Texas (ERCOT) have resigned as seemed like price gouging regard- SPECIAL TO THE SEALY NEWS the Texas Legislature dished out criticism of less of how you want to frame it,” the agency’s performance during the storm. All Bilski said. exans who spent up to 80 hours freezing three directors of the Public Utility Commission Bilski said she wrote up the T their homes without electricity during the have resigned. The surviving member – Arthur following statement: historic freeze last month now burn with D’Andrea – remains in place just until Gov. Greg “The financial upset for the anger to learn that the changes state leaders Abbott names a replacement in the next few citizens as a provider and cer- promised to stabilize the power grid are likely to days. tainly our 1,300 gas custom- be purely cosmetic. D’Andrea’s offered his resignation at Abbott’s ers, it is a big problem. On the Seven members of the Energy Reliability week of March 8, when our staff See BOARD, page 14 was informed of the tremendous pricing of gas during the winter storm, temperatures created a huge demand. Between Repre- sentative Ben Leman and Sen- ator Kolkhorst, they are looking for solutions that may help us alleviate our financial distress but at this time we are going to have to proceed with paying our bill. As we determined our last meeting through the water and sewer fund and work on payment plans,” Bilski said. Bilski said she has suggest- ed to Kolkhorst’s office that any financial relief they could provide to community organizations like United Way would be a good idea. “Anything that can help our seniors who are truly in a financial hardship and they were going to already start the application with Silver Lake and The Oaks and Meals on Wheels clients right away,” Bilski said. “They do always get federal funds for either heat or coal and since it is the beginning of the year and we have the money; we will start taking those applications right away.” COLE McNANNA Sealy residents will be receiv- Sealy residents weren’t the only ones left without power during ing their February gas bill this Winter Storm Uri and there still may not be substantial changes on the way to prevent another occurrence. See BILLS, page 14 Residents speak on subdivision regulations By HOLLY GALVAN POSEY changing the ratios on larger scale REPORTERSEALYNEWS.COM lots in the proposed subdivision reg- “Some of those rules … to protect the ulations. Citizens from Austin County had “We are looking at the long narrow the opportunity to speak at Commis- integrity of the developments in the county tracts, less than one acre, trying to sioner’s Court March 22 regarding and the changes are what the citizens eliminate that. Could we possibly do their concerns on the changes to sub- something where we set acreage? I division regulations including grow- are asking for and I think we are here know we can grant variances on cer- ing issues with drainage. tain things,” Cerny said. “I still think that the developers to represent the citizens of the county.” Rinn said after the court received need to come to us and ask for vari- legal advice regarding the subdivi- ances because not all properties fit  AUSTIN COUNTY JUDGE TIM LAPHAM sion regulation, they are still being what we are asking for. There are reviewed. going to be properties that do not fit “According to that, we do not have or do not break down,” Commissioner Rinn voiced his concerns over the Legally we cannot do that. We can that authority in the subdivision reg- Precinct 1 Mark Lamp said. “These legality of setting specific standards set the easements of the roads in the ulations to set lot sizes is what I are the best rules that we could come like lot sizes. subdivision and drainage and that (understood) from legal,” Rinn said. up with as far as I am concerned. “Our authority in subdivision reg- is the big authority that we have in Austin County Judge Tim Lapham You have to have a minimum stan- ulations and what we are trying to subdivisions through the local gov- proposed removing flag lots from the dard to go by and that is what we do, we cannot really set lot sizes ernment code,” Rinn said. subdivision regulations. Citizens used to have.” through subdivision regulations. I Commissioner Precinct 3 Leroy Commissioner Precinct 2 Bobby said that the last time we had court. Cerny asked about the possibility of See REGULATIONS, page 14

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JAMES HERMAN LAMP Interact Club recycles

Dr. James Herman The Sealy High School Interact club recently stopped by Lamp, 95, of Bellville, The Sealy News office to collect recyclable cans and earned $51.45 Texas, passed away for their efforts. Drop off your aluminum cans in the black and gold March 25, 2020, in Bell- box behind The Sealy News office to help support the Interact Club. ville. He was born Septem- ber 9, 1924, in Bellville, Texas. A Celebration of Life will be held at 4:00 P.M., Friday, March 26, 2021, at the St. John Lutheran Retreat Cen- ter, located at 4740 JAMES HERMAN LAMP Hwy 36 North, in Bell- 1924-2020 ville, with Reverend Jonathan Mollenkopf ments under the direc- officiating. tion of the Schmidt A reception will fol- Funeral Home, P.O. low with food and fel- Box 610, 12029 Hwy. 36 lowship after the ser- South, Bellville, Texas vice at the retreat cen- 77418. (979)865-2424 ter. www.schmidtfunerals. Funeral arrange- com. Looking sharp

PHOTOS BY AMANDA LUKSHA Melanie Flores, Darius Broady, Ivan Arriaga and Jazmin Padilla stop in for a picture On The Couch in The Sealy News Studios after collecting recyclables to later be redeemed to help support the Sealy High School Interact Club.

PHOTOS BY COLE McNANNA Ivan Arriaga and Melanie Flores from the Sealy High School Interact Sealy High School Interact Club member Darius Broady brings aluminum Brandon, James and George from Texas Disposal Systems stopped by The Club gather cans recycled at The Sealy News office to redeem them cans from the black and gold box at The Sealy News office to the truck to Sealy News office on their route March 17. to help support the club. redeem them and support the club on March 11. BHF establishes Advisory Board CONTRIBUTED REPORT

At its most recent meeting, the Bell- ville Hospital Foun- dation established an Advisory Board and named Mike Mueller, Marcella Schomburg (Foundation Board Chair), Jane Cau- sey, Jim O’Jibway, Anne Ford, Gloria Texas Disposal Systems’ Brandon, James and George keep their corner of Neumann, and Mar- the planet looking sharp and made a stop at The Sealy News office gie Lovel as Advisory March 17. Board members.

Come Pinch Some TTailail at Kathy’Kathy’ss Korner CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Bellville Hospital Foundation’s Marcella Schomburg presented certificates of appreciation for past years of service and a new certificate identifying each person as a member of the Advisory Board. Pictured from left to right are Live Music! Mike Mueller, Schomburg (Foundation Board Chair), Jane Causey, and Jim O’Jibway. Not pictured due to prior commitments are Anne Ford, Gloria Neumann, and Margie Lovel. Saturday March 27 performance with LIVE The Foundation’s amount of history per- burg (Sealy), Vice-Chair sh Sacks new Advisory Board was taining to what works Cameron Slater (Bell- Crawfi established to retain the and why. The Advisory ville), Secretary Georgi- Available knowledge and expertise Board was established anne Schmid (Industry), from the past. BHF’s for this exact purpose. and Operations Chair Bylaws were designed to The Bellville Hospital Dr. Wayne Hall (Bell- have a turnover of Board Foundation is proudly ville). The Treasurer, Members. New Board celebrating its 62nd year Elaine Black (Bellville), Members are welcome as a charitable 501(c)(3) is the Foundation’s only to look at old policies tax-exempt organiza- contract employee. with fresh ideas. These tion supporting the Bell- The remaining Board fresh ideas also look to ville Medical Center, the members represent var- the future through new only hospital in Austin ious areas of Austin and exciting ways of County. The Foundation County: Cody Ray helping the Foundation. Board is managed by an BELLVILLE: Mi- However, the Direc- Executive Board, com- chael Faterkowski, tors leaving the Board prised of Chair of the Dennis Hansen, Su- Henry Band leave with an enormous Board Marcella Schom- san Huff, Joan Join- er (Auxiliary President, New 2 U Resale Shop), FridaFridaysys NIGHT Boiled Shrimp Pet overpopulation Kay O’Jibway, Cassi- CRCRAWfiAWfi SH Includes potatoes dy Parks, Kim Shoquist and corn! isn’ t the end of the world, and Brenda Stewart; CAT SPRING: Jen- CCajunajun CCatfiatfi sh 5 – 10 pm unless you’re a puppy or a kitten. nifer Brandes; FFridaysridays INDUSTRY: Mable PLEASE, Meyers and Kathy Buckets of Beer Kucera, and; 55:00:00 – 9:9:0000 ppmm Available! spay or neuter your AAllll YYouou CCanan EatEat foforr $10$10.99.99 pet today! NEW ULM: Kara Please call us if you can’t Sodolak afford to do it on your own. For additional infor- PUPS - Prevent mation on the Founda- Unwanted Pets tion, email bhfgiving@ gmail.com. To donate 979-732-5591 directly to the Bellville All contributions are tax-deduct- Hospital Foundation, ible and can be sent to PUPS, mail checks to P.O. Box 9027 S.E. I 10 Frontage Rd. | Sealy, Texas 77474 | 979-987-6077 1884 Bostik Rd., Cat Spring, 55, Bellville, TX 77418- Tx. 78933 0055.

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Sealy KC’s Famous Legion will hold a Friday Fish Fry purchase at any participating The City of Sealy Health Inspector has inspected the Lenten Fish Fry Dinners this Friday, March 26 at the Sealy location in Downtown Sealy. This following establishments for food preparation, kitchen American Legion Hall. $10 plates event will start April 1st until they cleanliness, and sanitary conditions: The Sealy Knights of Columbus will be served from 5:00 p.m. to run out. Inside each egg, there will will be serving their Famous Lenten 7:00 p.m. in the Drive-Thru only. be an eggsalent deal, prize, JAN. 26, 2021 Fish Fry Drive Thru Dinner for $11 a coupon, or treat for a participating BURGER KING, 2007 Hwy 36 S: Very clan and plate this Friday, Mar. 26 and con- 10th annual Easter location. organized; everything up to date. SCORE: 100 tinuing thru Apr. 2, at the Sealy Columbus Club (KC) Hall at 1310 Eggstravaganza March 28 STAR STOP 70, 2007 Hwy 36 S: Store and restrooms Hwy 90 West, Sealy. Serving from Hosted by the First United Miss Marshmellow are very clean; items to be lifted six inches off of the 5:30 - 7:15 p.m. A portion of the Methodist Church of Sealy, the 10th dance recital May 29 floor (C.O.S.). SCORE: 100 Mar. 26 proceeds will benefit the annual Easter Eggstravaganza will Miss Marshmellow’s Dance Immaculate Conception Church feature thousands of eggs across four students are preparing for their MARCH 8, 2021 CCE Building LED Lighting Project. baseball fields for children to hunt. dance recital on May 29 at the TORTAS Y TACOS EL TIO, 419 Meyer St.: Very clean and All children, ages 2-9, are welcome Sealy American Legion Hall organized; everything at correct temperatures. to participate. The Easter Bunny will Friends of the featuring the “Candy Man.” Classes SCORE: 100 also be available for pictures! are scheduled for Monday through TACOS Y TORTAS LA PALMA, Sealy American Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. 920 Meyer St.: Very clean; Legion Friday Fish Fry Egg Hop on Main April 1 and are free for the children and food and drinks at correct temperatures. SCORE: 100 The Friends of the Sealy American Get an egg each time you make a families of Sealy. BASES LOADED, 317 N. Circle Dr.: Very clean and organized. SCORE: 100 TAQUERIA PANCHITAS, 207 N. Meyer St.: Neatly ARREST REPORTS organized and clean. SCORE: 100 BREWED AWAKENING, 207 N. Meyer St.: Pristine An arrest is not proof of guilt. All persons are presumed SEALY POLICE DEPARTMENT condition; well organized. SCORE: 100 innocent until proven guilty. MARCH 10 Tom Arnold Mata of Alton was arrested for public — Contributed report AUSTIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE MARCH 8 intoxication. Ricardo Campos of Brookshire was arrested for Raymond Joshua Rios of Sinton was arrested for MTRP/theft of property. public intoxication. A BIG MARCH 11 MARCH 11 Jesse Christopher Maclachlan of Sealy was arrested Angel Martinez of Sealy was arrested for possession THTHANKANK for PV/terroristic threat of family/household member. of a controlled substance. MARCH 12 MARCH 13 YOYOUU William Pechacek of Houston was arrested for assault Carol Yvonne McDonald of Sealy was arrested for that causes bodily injury. driving while intoxicated. to those who supported MARCH 14 us by purchasing the turkey-dressing meals MARCH 14 Justin Lynn Pancherz of Houston was arrested for and participating in the on-line auctions. false report/statement to an officer/agent HMO and Christopher James Smith of Sealy was arrested for criminal trespassing. public intoxication. Especially thank you for your SAN FELIPE POLICE DEPARTMENT — Contributed report patience while waiting in the long line MARCH 8 to get your plates. Tristan Aqwqaruince Embry of Sealy was arrested for possession of marijuana and unlawful carrying of weapon. Sealy Catholic Daughters MARCH 9 Michael Demond Curtis of San Felipe was arrested for assault that causes bodily injury. TAX PUZZLE ANSWERS ON PAGE 12 SEASON IS COMINGHERE

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THE SEALY NEWS 4 THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2021 PINIO SEALYNEWS.COM O N Lori’s laughter hroughout the past year, my husband, T Peter, and I have CARRIE been seeing no one except CLASSON Peter’s sister, Lori, and her THE husband. POSTSCRIPT Lori has Stage 4 cancer and has had a tough fight. She’s been on oxygen all this time. The decision of higher, and her oxygen is how careful we needed to lower, and we don’t really be was easy. If we were know what is happening going to see Lori, we had because she is too tired to be extremely careful. to tell us. Peter keeps And as a reward, once a bringing her food and I week we have heard Lori’s keep writing, but I cannot laughter. tell you how much I miss I’ve been writing fiction Lori’s laughter. for the first time in my life. I did not realize how No one told me in advance much I have relied on that writing novels is a Lori’s laughter through all lonely process. Especially these weeks and months. now, there are no writers’ I did not realize how groups, no coffee shops to seeing her every week write in—although I wasn’t has anchored my life to part of a writers’ group something real and joyful before, and I’ve always and positive—because that thought a coffee shop was is what Lori is. a noisy place to write. Today the sun is not Instead, I sit alone at shining, and a cold wind is my desk with my coffee blowing, and we have not cup and a vase of fresh heard from Lori and I don’t flowers in front of me and know if we will. I write. I write and I wait “Maybe we’ll see her Taking it to ludicrous extents for the end of the week this weekend,” Peter says. when we will see Lori. “Maybe she’ll feel better by y this point in your to Intercept and Obstruct “Where did we leave the end of the week.” life, you probably Terrorism) Act? off?” Lori will always But we don’t know. No know what an I don’t doubt that mem- B CURTIS ask, sounding excited, one knows. acronym is. Examples HONEYCUTT bers of Congress intend for followed by, “I might need There are no platitudes include FBI (Federal their bills to help the Amer- a reminder,” followed by, “I about Stage 4 cancer that Bureau of Investigation), GRAMMAR GUY ican people, but they don’t get two chapters this week, will make things fine. NFL (National Football have to literally spell it out. don’t I?” Things are not fine, and League), and this incredibly Other sessions of Congress I will read in a mask that is how it is. We don’t important one to me: SPF have introduced the AMMO (something I thought know what the future will (Sun Protection Factor). created the fictional crime (Ammunition Management would be harder than it hold. She has battled back Anything short of SPF syndicate called SPECTRE for More Obtainability) Act, is), and I will listen for the before, and we are hoping 1,000 will result in this (Special Executive for Coun- the DREAM (Development, sound of Lori’s laughter, she will again. pasty redhead contracting a ter-intelligence, Terrorism, Relief, and Education for which is loud and frequent. But we don’t know. sunburn on a cloudy day. Revenge and Extortion). In Alien Minors) Act, and even And many days—most comics, Marvel’s SHIELD Peter cooks and worries. From BBC to CIA, acro- the Fair BEER (Brewers days, in fact—that is has stood for a few things I write. Lori is now far nyms are all over the place, Excise and Economic Relief) enough reason to write. over its existence, but, as behind in the story. I am but I want to take a look at Act. We get it, guys. I won- Because it’s impossible of this writing, it stands trying to remember what I a subset of acronyms known der how much time in meet- to never have a doubt for “Strategic Homeland last read to her. as “backronyms” (or “bacro- ings is devoted to reverse- when you are working But every time I come to Intervention, Enforcement engineering titles to spell on something like this. nyms”). Backronyms are and Logistics Division.” I’ll a part where a deliciously acronyms that have been stuff? I wonder if it’s any good unpleasant person is admit — I don’t mind a good Perhaps we can rally our or if anyone will find it reverse-engineered to conve- backronym in fiction, but behaving especially badly, niently spell a certain word. legislators behind a way interesting or if I have I imagine how Lori would in reality, they make me to halt backronyms in pro- any idea what I am doing. I’m going to show my hand laugh, if I were reading groan. posed laws. We could call But then I read another early here and say that While backronyms are to her, if I finally get the it the STOP IT ACT Act, chapter to Lori, and I backronyms are the dad less common than acro- chance to read to her which, of course, stands for remember why I’m writing jokes of acronyms — they’re nyms, they tend to flourish again. Stopping the Obscenely Pre- to begin with. I’m writing only clever to the person in one place: Washington, “Oh!” I think to myself. posterous, Idiotic, Trivi- to tell a story, to entertain, who came up with them. D.C. Congressional leaders “Lori will love this.” al Acronym-Creating Titles to amuse, maybe even Everyone else simply rolls love cringeworthy backro- Act. Kinda catchy, don’t you (every so often) to make a Till next time, their eyes. nyms. Most Americans ben- think? small point. Carrie For instance, have you efitted from 2020’s CARES I haven’t seen Lori in Carrie Classon’s ever heard of the comput- (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, Curtis Honeycutt is a syn- four weeks now. memoir is called, “Blue er-programming language and Economic Security) Act. dicated humor columnist. She’s been too ill for Yarn.” Learn more at called BASIC? It stands And who can possibly for- He is the author of Good visitors. Her pain is CarrieClasson.com. for “Beginner’s All-Purpose get 2001’s USA PATRIOT Grammar is the Life of the Symbolic Instruction Code.” (Uniting and Strengthen- Party: Tips for a Wildly That’s a stretch. James ing America by Providing Successful Life. Find more Bond creator Ian Fleming Appropriate Tools Required at curtishoneycutt.com. The Sealy News is posing the following question to our readers: Are you planning an Easter egg hunt? A. Yes B. Going to Easter Eggstravaganza C. Not this year

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THE SEALY NEWS THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2021 NEWS SEALYNEWS.COM 5 Allen’s Creek project moving forward By HOLLY GALVAN POSEY preparing bid documents and ward Plat discussions bers Chris Noack and Adam Burtt- REPORTERSEALYNEWS.COM contracts to assess Allen’s Creek. Council discussed a preliminary schell voted against the measure. “If the city is interested in mov- plat for a property located approx- Bilski said it had been brought to Tommy Kuykendall with Civil Corp ing forward with this, the next steps imately south of Eagle Lake Road her attention that they do not offer informed Sealy City Council that if would be a possible boundary survey on FM-3538 known as Cane Cross- four-hour rentals. the city is interested in moving for- and a topographic survey. Also looking Estates, formerly known as Cane “We are getting a lot of requests ward with the Allen’s Creek project, ing at having an environmental team Belt Estates. Escovy said comments from out-of-town people because we then floodplain revisions, developing member come in and help us assess from staff and the planning commis- are very reasonable in our rental and final designs and preparing bid docu- what are the limitations in working sion were regarding drainage plans very lenient,” Bilski said. ments need to be completed before the in Allen’s Creek so that we do not get and improving surrounding roads. Sullivan made a motion to imple- project can be sent out for bids. into any trouble and that we do not Council went into an executive ses- ment the four-hour base rentals with Council approved a motion to move develop a design that is meaningless,” sion regarding this item. an additional fee of $15 per hour for forward with the project during last Kuykendall said. “We want it to work Council discussed approving a the B&PW Pavilion and a $45 fee per Tuesday’s regular meeting. and be effective for the community.” replat for a property located approx- hour charge for the Liedertafel Hall Interim City Manager Warren Councilmember Larry Koy said he imately at 1615 Eagle Lake Road, for new rental agreements. Escovy said that the presentation was would like to move forward with the known as Juarez Subdivision. Esco- a conceptual plan and financing had surveys. vy said the lot was originally two Executive session motions not been finalized. “Allen’s Creek up from I-10 and lots, a previous plat was put into After an executive session, “There is a possibility that some of up is not a flowing creek. It just has place to combine it into one lot Sullivan motioned to direct staff this project might be included in and water in it and flows when it rains. and now they are requesting to be to draft an agreement for a gas may overlap with something that the All that water is captured by potholes replated into two lots again. Lerma expansion at Hunter’s Crossing. The county is doing as far as their grant. on Allen’s Creek,” Koy said. “I truly motioned to approve the replat with At a different time, we will look at the would like to move forward with this a second by councilmember Jenni- motion passed unopposed; financing but right now, we are hop- as fast as possible.” fer Sullivan with the motion carry- Sullivan motioned to adopt a reso- ing to get some thoughts from (the Council also approved a measure to ing unopposed. lution consenting to the Austin Coun- council) on what you think of this con- widen Cryan Park Pond. Mayor Caro- ty Municipal District, which passed ceptually,” Escovy said. lyn Bilski said this plan would be less unanimously, and; Kuykendall listed issues such as expensive because staff will be doing City rental fees Lerma motioned to table a replat determining possible floodplain revi- most of the work. 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THE SEALY NEWS 6 THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2021 EW SEALYNEWS.COM N S PUC chair member resigns ZochNet acquires rthur D’Andrea, Vaccinations than the record high of Jet Jet Internet LLC the chair and up more than a 14,218 hospitalizations sole remain- GARY in mid-January. CONTRIBUTED REPORT A BORDERS ing member of the Pub- million in a week lic Utility Commission, CAPITAL With more than Internet Service Pro- HIGHLIGHTS resigned late last week 900,000 addition- Nature Challenge vider ZochNet recently at the request of Gov. al COVID-19 vaccines launched by acquired a local internet Gregg Abbott. D’Andrea arriving in Texas this forest service company Jet Jet Inter- and related issues this week, the state has now net LLC, based out of network over the past pledged to remain on The Nature Challenge year. We knew that the PUC until Abbott week. administered more than website has launched, Sealy, Texas. The deal 9 million doses, accord- closed February 28. ZochNet was by far the names a replacement. connecting Texans with right choice as they are In the announcement Rise in pedestrian ing to the Texas Depart- ways to explore the out- “This acquisition ment of Health and will expand ZochNet’s best equipped to pro- Abbott said in part, fatalities doors, acquire new skills vide high-quality inter- “Texans deserve to have Human Services. More current coverage area With spring arriving and get involved in their net options in our area, trust and confidence in than 3 million are now in Austin County and and COVID-19 restric- community. The collabo- reliable connectivity the Public Utility Com- fully vaccinated, rough- increase its tower net- tions easing, state offi- ration between the Texas and they are also well- mission, and this action ly 10.8% of the state’s work in the coun- cials warn that pedes- Children in Nature Net- known in the industry is one of many steps population. ty by adding 12 tow- trian deaths continue to work, Texan by Nature to provide stellar cus- that will be taken to Nearly one in seven ers, bringing us up to increase each year. They and the Texas A&M tomer service (which achieve that goal.” of all Texans at least Forest Service encour- 26 towers, throughout urge both drivers and the county,” said Roger were always our goals, Texas Monthly 16 years of age are ages Texans to explore as well).” pedestrians to watch out Turner, the company’s obtained a recording of now fully vaccinat- nature and earn digi- Turner said Jet for each other. Accord- CFO. “More impor- a March 9 call D’Andrea ed, according to DSHS. tal badges to track their Jet employees will be ing to the Texas Depart- tantly, (the acquisition had with investors to Anyone over the age of progress. The website, retained in the transi- ment of Transportation, positions) the company discuss the fallout from 50, health-care work- naturechallenge.tamu. tion. pedestrian fatalities to possibly add Sealy the mid-February power ers, long-term care res- edu, features an interac- “While Jet Jet Inter- account for one in five of to the company’s long- crisis, in the midst of a idents, people with tive map and resources net is building inter- all state traffic fatalities. term Fiber Strategy of fierce statewide winter chronic health issues, for users of all ages. net infrastructure in In 2019, the lat- bringing the Gold Stan- storm. In that 48-minute and school and child- “The Nature Chal- the Bahamas, ZochNet est year for which fig- dard of Fiber Internet call, D’Andrea promised care workers are all eli- lenge provides the per- plans on keeping all of ures are available, 5,973 to rural Texas towns.” to put the “weight of the gible for the vaccine. fect opportunity for every their existing employ- traffic crashes involved Currently, ZochNet commission” in opposing You can find a list Texan to have fun and ees, because obtain- pedestrians, resulting is in the early construc- efforts to reverse sky- of vaccine hub providing their kind of talent learn something new tion stages of fibering rocketing power rates in 669 deaths and 1,317 ers at this link: https:// and experience is very while enjoying the phys- the town of Bellville, during the blackouts. serious injuries. tinyurl.com/2u5een4w important to our compa- ical, mental and emo- the capital seat of Aus- Those efforts are The two leading ny,” Turner explained. tional benefits of being in tin County. being spearheaded by causes of pedestrian “This deal of purchas- Deaths in state nature,” said Joni Car- Jet Jet Internet was Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, fatalities are: 1) Pedes- ing the Jet Jet Inter- swell, CEO and Presi- founded in 2012 and who in effect controls trians failing to follow still dropping net Sealy area network dent of Texan by Nature. has been operated by the Texas Senate. That traffic safety laws and The number of new infrastructure – which Nature-related orga- local Sealy resident body passed SB 242 being struck crossing COVID-19 cases in in part includes 12 tow- nizations are encour- Bobby Schoelman since last week, calling on streets and roadways, Texas dropped again ers, multiple fiber optic aged to use the site to he started the company. the PUC and the Elec- and 2) motorists failing last week, with 27,672 backbone connections promote their services “I first met Roger trical Reliability Coun- to yield the right of way, reported, down about and 1,200 Jet Jet sub- and opportunities at no in the spring of 2020 cil of Texas to correct driving distracted or 12 percent from the scribers – will bring us charge. Information for and liked their business what Patrick called “bil- driving too fast. previous week. Deaths up to over 7,500 sub- providers can be found model and future plans lions in pricing errors TxDOT’s pedes- also dropped, with scribers, which gives us on the Nature Chal- to expand and update that occurred” during trian safety cam- 932 reported, accord- the means to increase lenge website. rural internet service in the winter storm. paign is a component ing to the Coronavi- our customer care sup- Texas,” Schoelman said. However, House of #EndTheStreakTX, rus Resource Center at port and network moni- “I knew that ZochNet Speaker Dade Phelan a social media effort to Johns Hopkins Univer- Webinar slated to toring to ultimately pro- was committed to being has called repricing “an encourage drivers to sity. That’s down 16.5% vide 24/7/365 customer help homeowners on top of the industry extraordinary govern- make safer choices, such from the previous week. service.” Folks who need help changes and was want- as wearing a seat belt, Hospitalizations of This is the sec- ment intervention into with an insurance claim ing to expand. In turn, driving the speed limit, confirmed COVID-19 ond acquisition in the free market, which for winter storm dam- ZochNet learned more not texting while driv- may have major con- patients also continue age can register for a about Jet Jet Internet six months. Zoch- sequences for both res- ing, and never driving to decrease, with 3,620 free online webinar set and was impressed by Net acquired Texas idential and commer- under the influence of in Texas hospitals as for 11 a.m. Thursday, many things about our Broadband, based in cial consumers going alcohol or other drugs. of Sunday, according March 25. Staff with the business model, net- Brenham, who was a forward.” The House The last deathless day to DSHS. That’s down Texas Department of work and operations. 20-year-old ISP in 10 is holding hearings on on Texas roadways was 14.1% from the previous Insurance will explain Since our two compa- counties throughout the restructuring ERCOT Nov. 7, 2000. week and 75% lower what to expect once a nies overlapped in a area, including Austin claim is filed and cover couple areas and with County. These transac- the options available if a us having similar busi- tions positions ZochNet claimant disagrees with ness models, ZochNet to fulfill the broadband an insurance company’s expressed an interest needs of Fiber-Optic decision. Register for in purchasing our Sealy technology for FTTH the webinar at: http:// area network. & FTTB, (Fiber to the bit.ly/TDI-winter-storm- “With Sealy and Home, & Business) for claim-webinar. Austin County grow- Austin County towns ing so quickly, Jet Jet and Highspeed Internet Gary Borders is a Internet’s expanding for the most rural areas veteran award-win- network and rapidly of Austin County. ning Texas journalist. growing customer base, For more informa- He published a num- we decided that the tion on ZochNet Inter- ber of community news- timing was right to sell net and VoIP Phone, papers in Texas during certain assets to Zoch- bundles and pricing, a 30-year span, includ- Net,” Schoelman con- and the services offered ing in Longview, Fort tinued. “We had been in the Austin Coun- Stockton, Nacogdoches approached by other ty market, please visit and Cedar Park. Email: wireless internet ser- www.zochnet.com or gborders@texaspress. vice providers interest- call the Sealy office at com. ed in purchasing our 979-885-6594. FINANCIAL FOCUS brought to you each week by

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VARSITY SPORTS RESULTS & HOT START SCHEDULE Lady Tigers win six straight, first two in district RESULTS By COLE McNANNA Area varsity results SPORTSSEALYNEWS.COM starting March 15: SOFTBALL fter losing its first 10 of 11 games, the Sealy Lady Tiger softball team has now TUESDAY, MARCH 16 A won six games in a row including the first • Sealy 15, Wharton 5 two in district play. • El Campo 13, Bellville 3 Sealy opened its District 24-4A slate with a WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17 15-5, run-rule win over Wharton at home last • Sealy 9, Navasota 4 Tuesday and followed that up with a 9-4 win TUESDAY, MARCH 23 (SCORES over Navasota on the road the following day. NOT AVAILABLE BY PRESS The Lady Tigers were off the rest of the TIME) week for Spring Break and resumed action ear- • El Campo at Sealy, 5 p.m. lier this week when they hosted El Campo on • Navasota at Bellville, Tuesday. 6:30 p.m. Although Wharton scored first and threat- ened to spoil Sealy’s district-opening contest, BASEBALL the host Lady Tigers bounced back to tie things at two runs apiece after three innings of play. TUESDAY, MARCH 16 Pitcher Kayla Camacho helped out her own • Bellville 2, Madisonville 1 cause by lifting a double that scored Emersyn • Giddings 4, Sealy 1 Cryan (who pinch ran for Melanie Nieto after THURSDAY, MARCH 18 her double) and Blair Kram. • La Grange 6, Sealy 4 The visitors grabbed another pair of runs in FRIDAY, MARCH 19 the top of the fourth – although it would have been three had it not been for the relay throw • Boling 6, Brazos 0 home from freshman shortstop Colette Kelley SATURDAY, MARCH 20 to freshman catcher Blair Kram that nailed a • Bellville 7, Cypress would-be scorer. Christian 1 Sealy responded with a 10-run home half of TUESDAY, MARCH 23 the fourth inning where 13 batters were sent to (SCORES NOT AVAILABLE the plate and seven hits were recorded. Brooke BY PRESS TIME) Kram supplied two hits and two runs, Avery • Bellville at Navasota, Oliver, Bailey Koy, Justice Jett, Camacho and 7 p.m. Kelley all grabbed one hit and all scored a run. • Brazos at Danbury, Nieto and Callie Cooper walked and scored and 7 p.m. Blair Kram reached on a fielder’s choice and • El Campo at Sealy, 7 p.m. scored to extend a 12-4 lead that propelled the Lady Tigers to their fifth win in a row. In its contest against Navasota, it wasn’t STANDINGS until the sixth inning that Sealy took the lead District standings entering for good with a 5-3 margin after RBI from play on March 22: Brooke Kram, Camacho and Nieto. The Lady Tigers added four insurance runs in the top of the seventh and put more pressure on the hosts DISTRICT 24-4A SOFTBALL COLE McNANNA • Sealy 2-0 Sealy senior Brooke Kram scores one of the 10 runs the Lady Tigers pushed across in their big fourth • El Campo 1-0 inning during the district-opening game against Wharton at home last Tuesday morning. See START, page 10 • Navasota 1-1 • Royal 0-1 • Bellville 0-1 • Wharton 0-1 SCHEDULE Sealy baseball looks to reset Schedule of events beginning By COLE McNANNA Wednesday, March 24: SPORTSSEALYNEWS.COM TRACK The Sealy Tiger baseball team THURSDAY, MARCH 25 was hoping the start of the Dis- • Sealy at Bellville trict 24-4A slate would serve as a reset button for the club that TENNIS carried a 3-14 record through THURSDAY, MARCH 25 non-district play following a 6-4 • Sealy at Wharton loss to La Grange last Thursday afternoon. GIRLS’ SOCCER “I believe that with everything FRIDAY, MARCH 26 that we’ve been through and all • Sealy at Cameron Yoe, the experiences that we’ve had – 6 p.m. negative, positive, neutral, whatever – everything coming out BOYS’ SOCCER of what we’ve played and have played against in our non-dis- FRIDAY, MARCH 26 trict, has at least prepared for • Sealy at Smithville (in the challenge of district,” Sealy Columbus), 7 p.m. head baseball coach Dane Ben- nett said earlier this week. SOFTBALL Bennett said although the SATURDAY, MARCH 27 team has been in nearly every • Royal at Sealy, 11 a.m. game they’ve played, the big hits • Wharton at Bellville, with runners on just haven’t 11 a.m. come to nail down a win. Still, he COLE McNANNA See SCHEDULE, page 10 Sealy senior Blake Zaskoda fires a pitch during the Tigers’ non-district finale against La Grange last Thursday afternoon at Aubrey See RESET, page 10 “Mutt” Stuessel Stadium. Brazos’ Gonzalez medals TIGER By COLE McNANNA SPORTSSEALYNEWS.COM of the week

With personal records in all three lifts, Brazos senior HAILEY ARTEAGA Halie Gonzalez earned third place overall in the 181- pound weight class at the Texas High School Wom- en’s Powerlifting Association state championships in Cor- pus Christi March 18. Her 945 total pounds lifted was a 90-pound improve- ment on her previous best total but it came down to her final attempt in her final lift PHOTO COURTESY RYAN DUNSMORE/FORT BEND HERALD to seal the deal. Brazos senior Halie Gonzalez attempts a squat during the Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting Association state See MEDALS, page 10 championships in Corpus Christi last Thursday.

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PHOTOS BY COLE McNANNA Tiger sophomore Amador Lopez chases after a loose ball during Sealy’s final home district game against Bellville at T.J. Mills Stadium March 8. Soccer readies for postseason

By COLE McNANNA tradition and accomplishment gets CONTRIBUTED PHOTO SPORTSSEALYNEWS.COM them going.” Sealy’s Steven Dorenbach follows through on a shot during the District 24-4A Championship at Pecan Lakes The teams were able to take Golf Club in Navasota on Monday. Dorenbach and teammate Ethan Doyle were tied for third after the first The Sealy Tiger soccer teams have advantage of the Spring Break holi- round of competition. officially entered the postseason and day from school to nurse injuries and will have their bi-district playoff recover energy expended in the long games this Friday. regular season that was designed to The Lady Tigers will head to Cam- be completed before that week off Dorenbach, Doyle are tied for eron Yoe to face the third-place Yeo- from school that marked the end of men from District 19 with kickoff set the season last year. third overall after first round for 6 p.m. The Tigers will square off “A lot of it was a lot of independent with Smithville, also third-place fin- workouts but they definitely had a By COLE McNANNA Tiger head golf coach Cody Car- ishers from District 19, in Columbus rest because many of the main start- SPORTSSEALYNEWS.COM ruthers said a trip to regionals with kickoff set for 7 p.m. ers were all hurt from the Bellville would be the first with him at the Both squads extended playoff game,” Rocha said. “I think Spring Monday afternoon, the Sealy helm and would break a six-year streaks after the 2020 regular sea- Break just gave everybody energy, golf teams took on the Pecan Lakes hiatus for Sealy High School. El son was cut short due to the onset of mentally and physically. Those that Golf Club in Navasota for the two- Campo was the only other school the coronavirus pandemic and will be are injured are recuperating and get- round District 24-4A Championship with five golfers to round out a searching for another postseason win ting back into the swing of things where the top two teams or the top team and the Ricebirds trailed the under their belts. and the majority will be able to play two individual medalists from non- Tigers by 21 strokes in the team Lady Tiger head coach Adrian this Friday.” advancing teams punch a ticket to competition after the first round. Rocha said although this year’s team Although they are no stranger to regionals. The second round will be Only a trio of Lady Tigers compet- has some experience, there are some the postseason, Rocha said this trip played next Monday, March 29. ed in the first round of the district nerves entering the bi-district con- to the playoffs will be a little differ- The Tigers owned second place in championship so Sealy wouldn’t test. the team competition after the first ent than year’s past. factor into the team competition “They are nervous and excited at “It’s a different team and we didn’t round with a pair of golfers tied the same time so a lot of mixed feel- against Bellville and El Campo. get to play last year, we were play- for third overall individually behind ings,” Rocha said Monday. “Being Wharton and Navasota also had off bound last year but this year we two Bellville golfers that helped the that we’re in a new district and we’re individual golfers competing. actually get to play so the seniors Brahmas hold first place. playing a district that this team has that I have now are actually going Steven Dorenbach and Ethan Kaylie Dabney led the way for never seen, there are a lot of mixed to be able to accomplish that and Doyle both shot a first-round score the Lady Tigers with a first-round emotions but they play very well. We of 85 which was right behind Bell- total of 132 strokes, Summer Bur- ended up the season with a win, so get the feel of it, so I’m excited too,” ville’s Cooper Hollomon (84) and leson registered 136 and Alexa Her- they feel confident and I think we’re Rocha said. “Playoffs is a whole dif- Dylan Becerra (83). Garret Nedd nandez rounded things out with a ready to go.” ferent ballgame. This is where you was the next-best Sealy shooter 149-stroke first round. Only Bell- He said he reminds the team that really can display your talent, and with a first-round total of 90 and ville’s Ayden Davoody broke 100 they’ve earned their second seed and Sealy always has talent. Come Fri- had Jackson Burttschell (100) and and finished the first round with 99 belong in the playoffs. day, they’ll be able to show what Brock Montier (102) not far behind. strokes. “Basically, I tell them, ‘You’re in they’ve worked all season long on. the playoffs. Other teams in the dis- We had a really good record, this was trict or other teams cannot say that the best record they’ve had in sever- FAITH ACADEMY PLAYERS OF THE WEEK they are playoff-bound,’” Rocha said. al years so I know that they’re ready “The program has always – (all six to show that come Friday.” years) I’ve been the head coach – Rocha said the rest of this week’s made it to the playoffs so it’s a tra- practice will be designed to maintain dition that they’ve kept. It’s just an the team’s performance and prepare honor for their city to be represent- for the real deal. ed, for their school to be represent- “The rest of the week will mainly ed in the playoffs because playoffs in be staying in shape. A lot of cardio, Texas are a big deal. a lot of the basic stuff,” Rocha said. “Just by me telling them that, it “We already have our feel of how we motivates them,” Rocha continued. play so it will be a lot of reminders. “Even though they don’t see it, later Also this week, as to what’s to hap- on I get girls that come back and pen because playoffs, there’s real- they’re like, ‘Wow, it is a big deal now ly not a lot of room to work. We just that I look back on it.’ Just keeping have to stick to what we’ve done well their heads up, keeping the feel of and keep working on it.”

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Earlier this month, Bellville’s Caleb Smidt qualified for the American Rodeo Finals by winning the tie-down roping event at the RFD-TV’s The American Semi-Finals with an aggregate time of 16.05 seconds on two. Smidt placed twice in the top six at number one and number three overall and won more than $10,000 to help punch a ticket to the finals hosted at AT&T Stadium. In the long round of the finals, however, Smidt finished just outside of the threshold to advance to the short round and finished 10th with a time of 10.25 seconds and found the end of the rope there. Smidt missed out on a chance at competing in the 2020 National Finals Rodeo due to a positive COVID-19 test but turned down an exemption invitation and instead went the semi-finals route. “For this year’s competition, the American Rodeo extended an exemption invitation to tie-down roper Caleb Smidt and barrel racer Dona Kay Rule,” reported the Cowboy Lifestyle JACK LINK, THE AMERICAN RODEO/RURAL MEDIA GROUP Network. “(Smidt was) unable to par- Bellville’s Caleb Smidt dismounts his horse Pockets during the tie-down roping event at the American Rodeo Semi-Finals in Fort Worth earlier this month. Smidt was ticipate in the 2020 NFR and inter- crowned the semi-final champion with an aggregate time of 16.05 seconds on two. fered with the opportunity to be invited to compete at the 2021 American Rodeo as a Top 10 contestant. Rule accepted the exemption invitation and (joined) the Top 10 barrel racers in the world to compete for $100,000 at AT&T Stadi- um. Smidt, thankful for the exemption opportunity, decided to turn the invitation down and try to make the finals on his own and win a shot at the $1 million qualifier cash bonus.” After he claimed the tie-down roping championship in the semi-finals, Smidt felt like his decision paid off. “As soon as they told me I’d get an exemption invitation, I just had a feeling come over me that told me to keep going the way I was going through the Semi-Finals,” Smidt said in a post-performance interview. “To put all my faith in God. He’s the one who got me JACK LINK, THE AMERICAN RODEO/RURAL MEDIA GROUP SHELBY CAITLIN, THE AMERICAN RODEO/RURAL MEDIA GROUP here and my great horse, my amaz- Two-time World Champion Caleb Smidt acknowledges the crowd after his tie-down roping Bellville’s Caleb Smidt earned more than $6,000 for his performance in the ing family, and everybody that sup- performance at the American Rodeo Semi-Finals that earned him a spot in the finals American Rodeo Semi-Finals earlier this month in Fort Worth. The two- ports me.” earlier this month. time World Champion won the tie-down roping event. Blinn College golf team earns fourth place CONTRIBUTED REPORT with all three rounds in the 80s.” The Blinn College Goad, a member of women’s golf team placed Sealy High School’s Class fourth at the Prairie View of 2020, led the Bucca- A&M University Spring neers with a 19th place Collegiate Invitational finish after shooting at the Sterling Country rounds of 85, 89, and Club at Houston National 81. Cheyenne Sowda fol- last Tuesday, March 16. lowed in 20th place with The Buccaneers post- scores of 83, 87, and 97. ed team scores of 347 and Katelyn Foster and 364 the first day, and con- Leyah Wilson tied for cluded the tournament 22nd place with three- with a 365 for a three- round totals of 279. Alex- round total of 1,076. Tar- is Graham placed 24th leton State Universi- with a three-round total ty won the tournament of 284. with a three-round score Brill Wise participated of 930. in the tournament as an “The ladies are improv- individual and finished in ing each time they play, 21st place with scores of and are working hard 92, 97, and 88. on their short game and Next, the Blinn Col- scores,” head coach David lege men’s and wom- Johnson said. “Each one en’s golf teams will com- of them wants to get bet- pete in the Centenary/ CONTRIBUTED PHOTO ter, and that’s the key. Hal Sutton Invitational The Blinn Junior College women’s golf team recently took fourth place from the Prairie View A&M University Spring Collegiate Invitational at the Madilynn Goad led in in Bossier City, La. on Sterling Country Club at Houston National. scoring again this week March 21-23. Thank you from Sealy baseball

COLE McNANNA The Sealy baseball program extends a note of appreciation to AL&M Building Supplies for providing material for a the ticket gate at Aubrey “Mutt” Stuessel Stadium.

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COLE McNANNA Tiger senior Rhys Reichardt steps on first base for an unassisted out during Sealy’s final non-district contest against La Grange last Thursday at home. RESET seeing that and they’re going to follow along from page 7 with that.” PHOTOS BY COLE McNANNA Although the under- Lady Tiger senior Kayla Camacho fires a pitch in the first inning of the district-opening game against Wharton last Tuesday at home. feels the team has con- classmen aren’t running fidence and is eager to out of time, Bennett said the batter’s box, pro- START reverse course with the the sense of urgency to vided two hits and an games that determine play for their brothers is from page 7 RBI on offense and the playoff picture. certainly present. struck out 14 bat- “In my opinion, that’s who managed only ters on defense with “We’re going to take momentum from our been a good thing to see one run to secure a 22 first-pitch strikes. that the young guys also sixth straight Sealy Jett also finished with last game against La Grange – where we understand a little bit, it victory. two hits and added hasn’t hit them as much Camacho, who once three quality at-bats gave ourselves a chance to win, we just weren’t but they understand a again produced in the and Brooke Kram fin- little bit of where the pitcher’s circle and in ished with two RBI. able to get it done at the end, but we were seniors are at and why right there in the mix,” the seniors are start- Bennett said Monday. ing to lock it in a little “I think we’re going to bit more because they take that confidence into understand that their tomorrow. We’ve been high school career is pitching and we’ve been coming closer and clos- playing good defense so er to an end,” Bennett we’re just going to let said. “All of our guys are it rock and we’re going going to play for those to trust the experience seniors. We’re not going to hold anything back; that we’ve gotten from we’re going to give it the year and the season everything we’ve got for and we’re definitely not the next six weeks and going to hold anything hopefully a few extra back.” after that.” The senior leaders Amidst a struggling have maintained posi- stretch, Bennett’s mes- tive energy and the skip- sage to the team has per said a recent meet- been to keep up the ing confirmed they’re hard work and the luck doing what they need to will hopefully soon turn be doing. their way. “They’re trying to stay “The message has on top of people, they’re been to stay consistent, Sealy freshman Blair Kram applies the tag on a Wharton baserunner to trying to bring the posi- we haven’t had the best minimize the damage during the Lady Tigers’ first district contest last Lady Tiger senior Justice Jett connects with a pitch during the district- tive energy, they’re try- of luck and we definite- Tuesday at home. opener against Wharton last Tuesday at home. Sealy won, 15-5. ing to keep everything ly haven’t had the best flowing upstream. I had luck at the plate, but the a good talk with them potential and the tal- today, where we just ent are there,” Bennett talked about how they said. “All I’ve continued have six weeks left,” to preach is, ‘We’ve got Bennett said. “I know to stay the course, trust that they truly believe the process, continue in each other, and they grinding and things are have confidence and going to turn our way.’ faith that we’re going Obviously, we’re hoping to get this thing going that tomorrow (Tues- and they’re going to day) is the start of that.” give themselves the After hosting El best chance to continue Campo on Tuesday, the to play past district and Tigers will play host to wherever the rest of the Royal on Friday to end season will take us. And the first week of dis- those young guys are trict play.

MEDALS 165-pound bench press for a 5-pound person- from page 7 al record, the 30-pound deadlift personal record Gonzalez needed a pushed her total to deadlift of 380 pounds five pounds more than to finish ahead of Jenna Maler to secure a Maler from West who bronze medal as Bra- had just bested Gon- zos’ only state represen- zalez in the regional tative. championship a week The 945-pound total and a half prior. On her was also only five third and final attempt, pounds behind the Gonzalez came through second-place finisher with just that and Gabriela Munoz from embraced her coach Natalia and 55 pounds Ryan Almon with a behind Samantha Gon- bear hug. zalez from Edinburg After a squat of 400 Idea College Prep who pounds, a 15-pound won the 181-pound personal record, and a state title. SCHEDULE from page 7

BASEBALL FRIDAY, MARCH 26 • Wharton at Bellville, 7 p.m. SATURDAY, MARCH 27 • Royal at Sealy, 1:30 p.m.

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HOUSES FOR SALE FOR RENT REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE

OWNER FI- NANCE, YOU NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE A BILL pick home, we FOR buy & fi nance to IN THE LEGISLATURE OF TEXAS you, fi xed rate RENT 15-20% down; No Mini Notice is hereby given of the intention to introduce in the Regular Session of the 87th Legislature of Texas a bill creating and credit check, loan Warehouses establishing a special district in Austin County, under the provisions of Article XVI, Section 59 of the Constitution of Texas and application, tax Travis Abel & Associates pursuant to the inherent power of the Legislature to create special governmental agencies and districts, with powers including returns, social se- Size 10x20 those given to municipal utility districts operating pursuant to Chapters 49 and 54, Texas Water Code, with road powers pursuant curity; foreign na- Contact Real Estate to Article III, Section 52 of the Constitution of Texas. The bill will provide for the district’s administration, powers, name, duties, tional ok; Richard operation, and fi nancing. The proposed boundaries of the district will include all or part of the following land situated in ustinA (281) 546-4646 Bill’s County, Texas: Supermarket Diane Abel DeeAnne Lerma Travis Abel Associate A METES & BOUNDS description of a 375.00 acre tract of land in the H. & T. C. Railroad Company Survey Section 203, Abstract HOUSES FOR Broker Broker 234, the H. & T. C. Railroad Company Survey Section 195, Abstract 221, the H. & T. C. Railroad Company Survey Section 183, RENT OR LEASE 885-3522 281-352-4119 281-352-4983 713-302-2700 Abstract 216, and the John Sklarz Survey, Abstract 417, Austin County, Texas, being comprised of a portion of that certain called 509.579 acre tract recorded under County Clerk’s File Number 061148, Offi cial Public Records, Austin County, Texas, and a portion MOVE-IN SPE- of that certain called 97.662 acre tract recorded under County Clerk’s File Number 101685, Offi cial Public Records, Austin County, CIAL; REMOD- 220 N. Meyer, Sealy | 979-885-3524 Texas, with all bearings based upon the Texas Coordinate System of 1983, South Central Zone, based upon GPS observations. ELED Town- Commencing at a ½ inch iron pipe with cap marked “Kalkomey Surveying” found at the intersection of the apparent occupied homes - New S & H southeast right-of-way line of Columbus Road and the apparent occupied northeast right-of-way line of Beckendorff Road for the Owner & New Mini Residential • Farms • Ranches • Commercial west corner of said called 509.579 acre tract; Mgrs.: 2&3 Bed- Warehouses Thence North 42 degrees 32 minutes 00 seconds East (called North 45 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East) along the northwest room, Covered line of said called 509.579 acre tract, same being the apparent occupied southeast right-of-way line of Columbus Road, 3,446.59 Parking; Agent Size 10 x 20 feet (called 3,446.51 feet) to a ½ inch iron pipe with cap (illegible) found for angle point; 281-578-2888 Thence North 42 degrees 20 minutes 32 seconds East (called North 44 degrees 48 minutes 35 seconds East) continuing along $60 per month said line, 1,080.64 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod with cap marked “Jones | Carter” set on said line for the west corner and Place of SPACIOUS 2 BD. SEALY CLASSIFIEDS WORK! Beginning of the herein described tract; 1 bath w/ washer Thence North 42 degrees 20 minutes 32 seconds East (called North 44 degrees 48 minutes 35 seconds East) continuing along & Dryer hook up. 979-885-0700 979-885-3562 said line, 2,291.42 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rod with cap marked “Jones | Carter” set for the upper north corner of the herein described New laminate tract and said called 509.579 acre tract, said point being in the southwest line of an adjoining called 20.01 acre tract recorded fl oors and fresh under County Clerk’s File Number 133106, Offi cial Public Records, Austin County, Texas, said point being in the northeast line of paint. $250 Sec. HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED said H. & T. C. Railroad Company Survey Section 203, Abstract 234, same being the southwest line of the adjoining Henry Schuette Deposit with good Survey, Abstract 419, from which point a found grader blade bears North 18 degrees 41 minutes 05 seconds West, 1.75 feet, and a credit/ rental his- 5/8 inch iron rod found for the west corner of said adjoining called 20.01 acre tract, as located in the apparent occupied southeast tory. $759 / month right-of-way line of Columbus Road, bears North 47 degrees 09 minutes 42 seconds West, 120.12 feet; + Utilities. Please Fidelity Account Help Wanted Thence South 47 degrees 09 minutes 42 seconds East (called South 44 degrees 42 minutes 19 seconds East) along the upper call (832)437- northeast line of the herein described tract and said called 509.579 acre tract, and the northeast line of said H. & T. C. Railroad 0471. Services LLC Texas Irrigation & Pipe LLC Company Survey Section 203, Abstract 234, same being the southwest line of said adjoining Henry Schuette Survey, Abstract 419, 3 BEDROOM/2 HIRING CUSTOMER and the southwest line of said adjoining called 20.01 acre tract, 1,203.41 feet (called 1,203.41 feet) to a ½ inch iron rod found for Irrigation Field Laborers angle point, said point being the south corner of said adjoining called 20.01 acre tract, same being the west corner of an adjoining BATH homes for SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE called 21.830 acre tract recorded under County Clerk’s File Number 171713, Offi cial Public Records, Austin County, Texas; rent. Please con- Hourly plus Commission Will Train Thence South 47 degrees 06 minutes 09 seconds East (called South 44 degrees 37 minutes 57 seconds East, adjoiner called tact Briarwood Email- tsimonds@fi delityas.com Must have clean driving record with South 44 degrees 44 minutes 44 seconds East) along the upper northeast line of the herein described tract and said called 509.579 Estates @ 979- reliable transportation. acre tract, the northeast line of said H. & T. C. Railroad Company Survey Section 203, Abstract 234, and the northeast line of the 885-1888. 124 N. McCarty Ave Please apply in person at aforementioned H. & T. C. Railroad Company Survey Section 195, Abstract 221, same being the southwest line of said adjoining MOBILE HOME Eagle Lake, TX 77434 1870 Frelsburg Rd. Henry Schuette Survey, Abstract 419, and the southwest line of said adjoining called 21.830 acre tract, 1,325.44 feet (called FOR RENT. www.fi delityaccountservices.com Cat Spring (Mentz). 1,325.44 feet, adjoiner called 1,325.28 feet) to a 5/8 inch iron rod with cap marked “Jones | Carter” set for a reentry corner to the 3bd/2 bath, stor- herein described tract and said called 509.579 acre tract, same being the south corner of said adjoining Henry Schuette Survey, age building, Abstract 419, the south corner of said adjoining called 21.830 acre tract, and the west corner of the aforementioned John Sklarz Survey, Abstract 417; carport, in coun- NOW HIRING! try. Water, sewer, Thence North 42 degrees 31 minutes 23 seconds East (called North 44 degrees 59 minutes 45 seconds East) along an interior garbage and lawn Alleyton Resource line of the herein described tract and said called 509.579 acre tract, and the northwest line of said John Sklarz Survey, Abstract care included. is seeking a Bilingual (Spanish) 417, same being the southeast line of said adjoining Henry Schuette Survey, Abstract 419, and the southeast line of said adjoining $975/mo, $975/ Aggregate Safety Coordinator called 21.830 acre tract, 421.77 feet (called 421.77 feet) to a 1-inch iron rod found for corner, said point being the west corner of an deposit. 979-885- Min. 1-2 years’ experience adjoining called 51.31 acre tract recorded under County Clerk’s File Number 170989, Offi cial Public Records, Austin County, Texas; & MSHA Experience a plus 6555 Thence South 47 degrees 57 minutes 37 seconds East (called South 45 degrees 30 minutes 05 seconds East, adjoiner called Apply now at: South 47 degrees 57 minutes 52 seconds East) along a northeast line of the herein described tract and said called 509.579 acre www.alleytonresource.com/ HELP WANTED tract, same being the southwest line of said adjoining called 51.31 acre tract, at 705.61 feet pass a ½ inch iron pipe (bent) found on apply-now said line, and continuing for a total distance of 1,412.27 feet (adjoiner called 1,412.22 feet) to a 5/8 inch iron rod with aluminum THE SEALY OR disk marked “Frank Surveying” found for angle point, said point being the south corner of said adjoining called 51.31 acre tract, Submit Resume to: NEWS IS HIR- same being the west corner of an adjoining called 99.6380 acre tract (Tract 3) recorded under County Clerk’s File Number 985573, [email protected] Offi cial Public Records, Austin County, Texas; ING! FREE- For questions please call: LANCE LOCAL WHO WANTS TO WORK AT 281-238-1010 Thence South 47 degrees 58 minutes 12 seconds East (called South 45 degrees 30 minutes 05 seconds East, adjoiner called GOVERNMENT South 45 degrees 16 minutes 09 seconds East) along a northeast line of the herein described tract and said called 509.579 acre REPORTER: PRASEK’S FAMILY tract, same being the southwest line of said adjoining called 99.6380 acre tract, 2,752.11 feet (adjoiner called 2,752.27 feet) to The Sealy News DRAFT PERSON a 5/8 inch iron rod with cap marked “Jones | Carter” set for a reentry corner to the herein described tract and said called 509.579 is looking for SMOKEHOUSE? for land acre tract, same being the south corner of said adjoining called 99.6380 acre tract, said point being in the southeast line of said an experienced surveying John Sklarz Survey, Abstract 417, same being the northwest line of the aforementioned H. & T. C. Railroad Company Survey Section freelance local NOW ACCEPTING 183, Abstract 216; government re- company. Thence North 42 degrees 27 minutes 10 seconds East (called North 44 degrees 55 minutes 24 seconds East) along an interior porter. The posi- APPLICATIONS FOR Send resume line of the herein described tract and said called 509.579 acre tract, being the northwest line of said H. & T. C. Railroad Company tion would pri- and salary Survey Section 183, Abstract 216, same being the southeast line of said John Sklarz Survey, Abstract 417, and the southeast line marily consist of COOKS FOR THE GRILL, expectation of said adjoining called 99.6380 acre tract, 1,136.60 feet (called 1,136.60 feet) to a ½ inch iron pipe with cap marked “Kalkomey local government SMOKED MEAT RETAIL to Surveying” found for the lower north corner of the herein described tract and said called 509.579 acre tract, same being the west corner of an adjoining called 52.934 acre tract recorded in Volume 713, Page 265, Offi cial Records, Austin County, Texas; coverage. You alexandersur- will be respon- SALES AND CASHIERS. Thence South 46 degrees 49 minutes 44 seconds East (called South 44 degrees 22 minutes 58 seconds East) along the lower sible for logging veyingbellville@ northeast line of the herein described tract and said called 509.579 acre tract, same being the lower southwest line of said interviews, writing gmail.com adjoining called 52.934 acre tract, 435.05 feet (called 435.22 feet) to a ½ inch iron pipe with cap marked “Kalkomey Surveying” a package and Full & Part-time positions found for the east corner of the herein described tract and said called 509.579 acre tract, same being the south corner of said meeting dead- adjoining called 52.934 acre tract, and being in the northwest line of an adjoining called 59.6108 acre tract recorded in Volume lines. Minimum PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: 659, Page 641, Offi cial Records, Austin County, Texas; All real estate advertising in Thence South 30 degrees 11 minutes 54 seconds West (called South 32 degrees 40 minutes 56 seconds West) along the common Qualifications: Benefi t Package Available: this newspaper is subject to Applicant must the Fair Housing Act which line of the herein described tract and said adjoining called 59.6108 acre tract, 696.27 feet (called 696.33 feet) to a ½ inch iron pipe • Health Insurance makes it illegal to advertise have at least two “any preference, limitation or found for corner, said point being a reentry corner to said adjoining called 59.6108 acre tract; years of journal- discrimination based on race, Thence North 49 degrees 02 minutes 41 seconds West (called North 46 degrees 36 minutes 40 seconds West) continuing along • Supplemental Insurance color, religion, sex, handicap, ism experience familial status or national said common line, 174.70 feet (called 174.68 feet) to a 3/8 inch iron pipe found for a reentry corner to the herein described tract • Life Insurance origin, or an intention or dis- and said called 509.579 acre tract, same being a northerly corner of said adjoining called 59.6108 acre tract; and be an excel- crimination.” Familial status lent storyteller. includes children under the Thence South 42 degrees 29 minutes 00 seconds West (called South 44 degrees 59 minutes 13 seconds West) continuing along • Retirement Plan age of 18 living with parents You must also or legal custodians, pregnant said common line, 736.70 feet (called 736.41 feet) to a concrete monument (leaning) found for angle point, said point being the women and people securing west corner of said adjoining called 59.6108 acre tract, and being an angle point in the northerly right-of-way line of Interstate know how to man- custody of children under 18. age your time and Apply on-line at praseks. This newspaper will not Highway 10; knowingly accept any adver- meet deadlines. tising for real estate which is Thence South 44 degrees 05 minutes 31 seconds West (called South 46 degrees 05 minutes 18 seconds West) along a southerly Call 979-885- com, or in person. in violation of the law. Our line of the herein described tract and said called 509.579 acre tract, same being the northerly right-of-way line of Interstate readers are hereby informed 3562 or come by that all dwellings advertised Highway 10, 25.65 feet (called 24.55 feet) to a concrete monument found for angle point; in this newspaper are avail- the offi ce at 193 able on an equal opportunity Thence South 80 degrees 49 minutes 07 seconds West (called South 83 degrees 11 minutes 30 seconds West) continuing along said basis. To complain of dis- line, 490.78 feet (called 491.91 feet) to a 5/8 inch iron rod (bent) found for corner, said point being the east corner of an adjoining Schmidt Road in #czechoutpraseks crimination call HUD toll- Sealy. free at 1-800-669-9777. The called 18.3509 acre tract recorded in Volume 749, Page 156, Offi cial Records, Austin County, Texas; toll-free telephone number 2949 SW I-10 Frontage Rd | Exit 718 | Sealy for the hearing Thence North 48 degrees 00 minutes 19 seconds West (called North 45 degrees 32 minutes 05 seconds West) along the common Help wanted - All impaired is 1-800- line of the herein described tract and said adjoining called 18.3509 acre tract, 1,135.84 feet (called 1,136.12 feet) to a ½ inch iron (979) 627-6027 927-9275. positions: cooks, pipe (bent) found for a reentry corner to the herein described tract and said called 509.579 acre tract, same being the north corner maintenance, of said adjoining called 18.3509 acre tract; and cashiers. Ap- Thence South 42 degrees 40 minutes 16 seconds West (called South 45 degrees 08 minutes 13 seconds West) continuing along ply in-person at AUCTION AUCTION FOR SALE FOR SALE said common line, 1,092.72 feet (called 1,092.79 feet) to a ½ inch iron pipe found for angle point, said point being a southerly Kathy’s Korner, corner of said called 509.579 acre tract, same being the east corner of the aforementioned called 97.662 acre tract; 9027 S.E. I-10 Thence South 42 degrees 39 minutes 57 seconds West (called South 58 degrees 43 minutes 14 seconds West) continuing along Frontage Rd, said common line, 309.44 feet (called 310.12 feet) to a 5/8 inch iron rod found for corner, said point being the west corner of said Sealy. 979-987- Need adjoining called 18.3509 acre tract, and being in the northerly right-of-way line of Interstate Highway 10; 6077 Thence South 80 degrees 54 minutes 37 seconds West (called North 82 degrees 59 minutes 32 seconds West) along a southerly line of the herein described tract and said called 97.662 acre tract, same being the northerly right-of-way line of Interstate FULL OR Highway 10, 411.66 feet (called 411.87 feet) to a ½ inch iron pipe found for angle point; PART TIME Bees? Thence South 80 degrees 53 minutes 43 seconds West (called North 83 degrees 00 minutes 48 seconds West) continuing along RANCH- said line, at 784.59 feet pass a ¾ inch iron pipe (leaning) found on said line, and continuing for a total distance of 1,120.95 feet HAND WORK (called 1,120.81 feet) to a ½ inch iron rod (leaning) found for corner, said point being the lower southwest corner of said called NEEDED. Ag Exemption 97.662 acre tract, same being the southeast corner of an adjoining tract in deed to Philemon L. Bruner, et ux being comprised of Cattle and the residue of a called 41.774 acre tract recorded under County Clerk’s File Number 983302, Offi cial Public Records, Austin County, Horses. Please Assistance Texas, and the residue of a called 41.608 acre tract recorded under County Clerk’s File Number 992104, Offi cial Public Records, Call 713-419- 832-422-7081 Austin County, Texas; 9009, Leave Thence North 10 degrees 12 minutes 09 seconds West (called North 05 degrees 51 minutes 57 seconds East) along the common Name and line of the herein described tract and said adjoining Bruner tract, 716.27 feet (called 716.19 feet) to a ½ inch iron rod with cap Phone Number, marked “2085” found for angle point; we will call you Thence North 56 degrees 56 minutes 05 seconds West (called North 40 degrees 50 minutes 52 seconds West) continuing along back. Vehicle said common line, at 964.71 feet pass a 5/8 inch iron rod with cap marked “Jones | Carter Reference Point” set on said line, and Needed. Ranch continuing for a total distance of 1,033.04 feet to a point on said line at its intersection with the centerline of Crooked Branch for Near FM 723 @ the lower west corner of the herein described tract, from which point a ½ inch iron rod with cap marked “2085” found for a reentry FM 359. corner to said called 97.662 acre tract, same being the north corner of said adjoining Bruner tract, bears North 56 degrees 56 minutes 05 seconds West, 37.99 feet; Thence establishing the westerly line of the herein described tract, being the centerline of Crooked Branch, and crossing said Anytime. Anywhere. called 97.662 acre tract and the aforementioned called 509.579 acre tract, with the following meanders: DON’T MISS North 18 degrees 08 minutes 25 seconds East, 22.89 feet; Get the latest in news, entertainment and North 10 degrees 57 minutes 02 seconds East, 43.64 feet; shopping, any way you like it. North 01 degree 04 minutes 42 seconds East, 117.47 feet; With electronic subscriptions, A THING North 39 degrees 51 minutes 48 seconds West, 96.89 feet; we keep you in the know and on the go. North 69 degrees 16 minutes 13 seconds West, 285.52 feet; *PER North 43 degrees 59 minutes 52 seconds West, 58.54 feet; $00 Outside95 Austin County Follow The Sealy News $42 *Per Year YEAR North 18 degrees 24 minutes 27 seconds West, 208.51 feet; 39 Texas, $52/Yr North 16 degrees 09 minutes 29 seconds West, 239.46 feet; *1 day, 1-3-6 month subscriptions Outside alsoTexas, available. $70/Yr on Twitter and you’ll $1 A DAY. North 41 degrees 02 minutes 59 seconds West, 256.39 feet; always know what’s North 03 degrees 16 minutes 03 seconds West, 17.99 feet to a point for corner; Thence North 47 degrees 39 minutes 28 seconds West establishing the westerly line of the herein described tract, departing happening in town. said Crooked Branch, at 142.78 feet pass a 5/8 inch iron rod with cap marked “Jones | Carter Reference Point” set on said line, and continuing for a total distance of 1,925.13 feet to the Place of Beginning and containing 375.00 acres of land, more or less. Look for this logo to sign up at www.sealynews.com @SealyNews This publication was paid for by Beckendorff Investments, LLC.

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BILLS “We can have that for you at the next meeting or if we from page 1 “There might be some leaking faucets that (citizens) do a special meeting,” Kir- win said. week, with bills to be mailed were using to keep from freezing pipes, so water bills Burttschell read out what out March 25. might be a little bit higher but that is just going to Bilski had written up as a “We are going to have sep- possible resolution. arate letters that will let (cit- have to be part of the process of protecting your pipes “Whereas the City of Sealy izens) know that we are going has experienced exuberant to transfer money from the from the freeze. We cannot do anything about that.” financial hardships by the gas water and sewer fund. On our bill that will create financial end, we are going to come  SEALY MAYOR CAROLYN BILSKI hardship for all gas custom- back to (council) with some ers and whereas the City of revenue bonds or some way Sealy is requesting our state to pay back the funds. We or they defaulted. We would tle bit higher but that is just municating our dire need, leadership beginning with are just starting that process not want to do that anybody,” going to have to be part of not necessarily for the cities Senator Lois Kolkhorst and now,” Escovy said. Escovy said. the process of protecting your themselves but for the cus- Representative Ben Leman Escovy also restated that Bilski said as the council pipes from the freeze,” Bilski tomers that are purchas- to look for solutions to the autopay is disabled so that works through this financial said. “We cannot do anything ing that gas. I would sug- extreme pricing charge dur- citizens will not receive the crisis, payment plans are only about that.” gest that we go forward with ing the vortex weather event automatic debit of a large, offered to citizens regarding Councilmember Adam something like that in addi- now, therefore, be it resolved unexpected gas bill. Custom- their gas bills. Burttschell said he would like tion to possibly having a res- by city council,” Burttschell ers will need to pay to the city “This is only for gas cus- to create a petition where the olution for us as well,” Burtt- said. by check or other acceptable tomers. This is not for every- leaders of communities affect- schell said. Burttschell motioned to means for the time being. body and anybody. There ed by the freeze sign and send Sealy City Attorney Tim- pass this resolution to the “We do not want to deduct might be some leaking fau- the petition to state represen- othy Kirwin said if the coun- state representatives and from (citizens) and all of a cets that (citizens) were using tatives and senators. cil chose to act on an official local cities affected by the sudden they do not have any to keep from freezing pipes, “I think that is probably resolution, they could partner winter storm and it passed money left in their account, so water bills might be a lit- your best bet in terms of com- with other cities. unanimously.

BOARD RESIGNS the implementation of the Brazos ISD open- from page 1 from page 1 ing plan. Masks will be encouraged but no lon- request after Texas The Brazos Board ger mandated.’” Monthly magazine also approved the use of The March 12 update released comments Executive Search Ser- said common areas, as from a recorded con- vices to start the quest well as busses, will conversation between for a full-time superin- tinue to be cleaned and D’Andrea and invest- tendent in Wallis. disinfected, no visitors ments analysts with In the wake of Gov. will be allowed on cam- Bank of Ameri- Greg Abbott lifting the pus and water fountains ca. Those comments statewide mask order, will remain inactive. left little doubt about Thompson announced Brazos ISD discontin- where the loyalties lie on March 12 the Bra- ued its remote learning for some state officials. zos Board of Trust- option for students fol- D’Andrea vows that ees “decided to ‘con- lowing the winter break investors will be able tinue the requirement but support was still to to keep the massive of wearing face cover- be offered for those who profits they captured ings for students and were forced to quar- when power was sell- staff until April 1, 2021, antine after a positive ing for the maximum and at that time cease COVID-19 test. amount allowed by the PUC – $9,000 a mega- watt-hour. The typical REGULATIONS pen and you all do not rate is $22 a MWh. know anything about from page 1 “It’s a conten- them until we either tious political issue,” bring them to court for D’Andrea said. “The with requests would approval or some of best I can do is put the need to come to court them do not even come weight of the commis- and request a variance. to court for approval. sion in favor of re-pric- “This is not say- They just happen and then we have to unwind ing.” COLE McNANNA ing that we would not Chris Tomlinson, a approve flag lots but it at the end. I think this Sealy residents weren’t the only ones left without power during Winter Storm Uri and there still may not be Houston Chronicle col- that they would have to puts rules into place substantial changes on the way to prevent another occurrence. umnist who focuses on come to court for approv- that people are asking business, energy and He then told the that power companies Tomlinson reminded al, just like any other for and people put us economics, wrote on analysts that only cos- were overcharged for his readers that this is variance,” Lapham said. here to make those deci- March 19 that the con- metic changes would electricity. D’Andrea the same elected body “Some of those rules … sions,” Lapham said. ference call was closed be made to ERCOT – claims it to be $3 bil- that refused to tap the to protect the integri- Lapham asked for to the public and the despite its dismal fail- lion. fund to pay for schools ty of the developments the court to approve the changes and if legal media. ure that led to at least The $16 billion or health care. in the county and the came back with recom- Gov. Greg Abbott, 57 deaths. figure comes from Dozens of Texas changes are what the mended changes, they who Tomlinson said D’Andrea shared his Potomac Economics, journalists have filed citizens are asking for could go through that was embarrassed by expectation that leg- an independent mar- open records requests and I think we are here the leak but supports islators would autho- ket monitor for the to represent the citizens process. to ERCOT for doc- “Legal told us we D’Andrea’s position, rize a bond to cover wholesale electricity uments that could of the county. responded by demand- have to start the pro- the higher rates paid markets operated by reveal what happened “I think this is what ing D’Andrea’s resig- our citizens are ask- cess over anyway so by municipal power ERCOT. to cause ERCOT’s grid nation. ing us to do and like I my feeling is that we providers and cooper- Many smaller pri- to collapse. ERCOT The other two mem- said if there is a sub- get these rules in place. atives. vate companies have has asked Texas Attor- bers of the PUC had Lt. Governor Dan filed for bankrupt- division that is (need- We have some develop- ney General Ken Pax- already resigned and Patrick subject- cy because they are ing variances) and we ers that are waiting in ton to declare those Abbott had planned ed D’Andrea to with- unable to pay those want to give them, we line to get their proper- documents confiden- to leave their seats ering questions dur- higher costs. Larger can. It does not prevent ty divided,” Lamp said. vacant until the cur- ing a Senate hearing retail power provid- tial. us from giving varianc- “We are costing a lot of rent legislative ses- on March 11. Patrick ers will absorb those Experts who have es. We can give a vari- developers time.” sion ends. The gov- brought up a recent unpaid bills and pass historically landed on ance to every rule we Lamp said he believes ernor is free to make conversation the two the costs on to consum- the side of consumers put into place,” Lapham they have changed appointments between men had to discuss re- ers in the form of high- in issues that pit cor- continued. “This makes things to where they sessions without the pricing electric costs er rates over the next porations against the them come to court and now have rules in place nominees having to during the historic 20 to 30 years. public, including Tom- makes you aware of that could be a lot bet- win approval from the storm. The legislature is linson, agree that pos- what is happening.” ter. Texas Senate. D’Andrea, an attor- expected to turn to the sibly the easiest way Lapham said these “I know it is not the During the call, ney who once worked state’s rainy-day fund to ensure the future changes would make perfect thing but in the D’Andrea bragged that at the Texas Attor- to pay for weatheriza- reliability of Texas’ people come to court scheme of things, we being the sole survivor ney General’s Office, tion at power plants power grid is to merge and make the court and have developers that on the board gave him claims the PUC can- that were ordered ERCOT, the PUC and public aware of what is are coming right and “one of the safest jobs not legally change the by the Federal Ener- the Texas Railroad happening. left into the communi- in Texas,” according to price. He also rebuts gy Regulatory Com- Commission into one “There are a lot of ty and if we do not act Tomlinson. the $16 billion amount mission 10 years ago. agency. subdivisions that hap- upon it, it may cost us in the long run,” Lamp said. Lamp said the county can move forward with FISH FRFRYY development but is prepared to make changes if needed. FFriendsriends of Sealy AmericanAmerican Legion “If there are any other changes that the PPostost 442 Lenten Fish FryFry ScSchedulehedule lawyers come back and say, ‘Hey, this is way out of line,’ we will have ALL PLATES- DRIVE THRU ONLY! to address that back in court because it would STILL $10/plate, includes fried fish, hush puppies, be a legal argument but coleslaw, and potato salad. right now, as far as I am concerned, this is SERVING FROM 5PM TILL 7PM. VAIL CONTACT US the best decision I could APARTMENTS Phone: (832) 437-0471 make for the county NOW LEASING [email protected] moving forward,” Lamp March 26 kcgpropertymanagment.com said. Lapham made a April 2 “MARCH MANIA” $759.00/month + utilities motion to approve Only $250 2 Bed + 1 Bath the subdivision reg- Large Bedrooms & Breakfast ulations with the pro- We’re not famous, we’re not infamous, we’re just Security Deposit Area plain finger licking good! You’ve tried the rest, now posed changes and had for applicants 45 Application Fee a second by Lamp. The come get the BEST at the Sealy American Legion motion passed with with Amenities: Hall on Hwy 36, next to McDonald’s!!! votes to approve from Good Credit Washer/Dryer Hookup Lamp, Cerny and Com- Our fish Fry proceeds ARE used to help area non-profit and Rental Ceiling Fans charities & organizations through our donation program. Refrigerator missioner Precinct 4 Thank you in advance for your generous support!! History! Dishwasher Chip Reed, and a vote Range/Oven Combo against the measure from Rinn.

THE SEALY NEWS THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2021 COMMUNITY SEALYNEWS.COM 15 Phenix Knives presented with Carson and Barnes’ check from Bellville Chamber ‘Circus Funtastic’

Carson and Barnes Circus took over the Austin County Fairgrounds and Expo Center March 16 for its “Circus Funtastic” event and had entertainment for all ages. From balancing acts to death-defying feats to exquisite artistry, fun was had by all. PHOTOS BY AMANDA LUKSHA

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Austin County bladesmith Cowboy Szymanski and Ilene Krupala were recently presented with a check from the Bellville Chamber of Commerce Advertising and Tourism Committee (represented by Tammy Bond, far left, and Toni Franklin, far right) and the Bellville EDC. The check will aid in funding an iHeart Radio promotion for the two-day event, “Texas Select from Forged in Fire.” Cowboy and Ilena, operators of the 1890’s blacksmith shop and Phenix Knives, coordinate the annual show that brings more than 45 past contestants and champions from the History Channel’s “Forged in Fire” to Bellville for a huge event, free to the public the first weekend in April.

CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS Bellville’s Cowboy Szymanski will once again host blacksmiths from the History Channel’s “Forged in Fire” show next weekend, April 2 and 3, at Phenix Knives in Bellville. Blacksmiths converge for show CONTRIBUTED REPORT

Bellville’s own Cowboy Szymanski, who compet- ed in the very first season of the History Chan- nel’s “Forged in Fire” show, invites the public to his Blacksmith Shop the first weekend of April to meet many of his fel- low competitors from the Competitors from the History Channel’s “Forged in Fire” show will show. participate in live forging demonstrations and meet with fans at the Friday and Saturday, annual “Texas Select from Forged in Fire” the first weekend in April at April 2 and 3, “Texas Phenix Knives in Bellville. Select from Forged in Fire” will showcase 51 noticed that so many Cowboy considers bladesmiths from 21 of the competitors were himself very blessed to SATURDAY, APRIL 3 states who have compet- from Texas, which gave get to work in Bellville’s ed on the show, again him the idea, “Wouldn’t historic 1891 Black- making this the largest it be fun to see how many smith Shop, but even organized gathering of of these guys we could more so, he appreciates “Forged in Fire” compet- get together at the Shop, the support of the com- itors in the nation. and invite the public in to munity and local busi- This event is free to get to meet them and see nesses to help him host Downtown Navasota 2 PM-6 PM the public, giving fans of their work?” such a unique and fun the show the opportunity Apparently, it was a event. www.navasotagrimeschamber.com to meet the smiths, shop good idea, because Cow- For more event info, from their handmade boy has been hosting this look up the “Texas knives on display, watch event each April since Select from Forged in live forging demonstra- 2018, and it just keeps Fire” event page on tions by the bladesmiths, growing bigger and big- Facebook, or go to Phe- throw tomahawks, and ger. nixknives.com. cheer for their favorites in the Chopping Com- Texas Wines from our region petition Tournament. There is a live auction each day of items made Saddleback Saloon by the bladesmiths. The BEST Booster Bar & Grill Club will sell raffle tick- ets for a beautiful Go Mai A Registered Texas Historical Landmark Built in 1886 Damascus knife forged and donated by Cowboy, 3/27/2021 which benefits the sci- STEVEN K ence club’s scholarship Finger foods from local eateries fund and summer sci- A multi award winning County Singer, ence camps. Songwriter and international Recording Artist The Bellville Lion’s LIVE! Club will operate the hot food and cold beer featuring Bellville Meat Mar- ket favorites and local- ly produced Huffmeister Beer. This will be a major Ages 21+/$20 Admission fundraiser for the Lions You are invited to enjoy an afternoon shopping with local who support many char- merchants and tasting a variety of Texas wines. ities in the area. Please present a valid state or government After competing on the History Channel’s issue photo ID. knifemaking challenge, Open 11:30 AM for Lunch & Dinner Cowboy made an effort to travel and meet as many Under 21 Welcome Until 8:00 PM THANK YOU TO of the other “Forged in Fire” bladesmiths as 207 Main Street - Sealy, TX - 77474 OUR SPONSORS he could. By the third 979-885-7346 Like Us on Facebook season of the show, he

THE SEALY NEWS 16 THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2021 OMMUNIT SEALYNEWS.COM C Y Downtown Sealy Car Social Main and Fowlkes Streets in Sealy were turned into a car show last Saturday, March 20, as the Downtown Sealy Car Social, hosted by the Austin County Rotary Club, took place. Hot rods, low riders and classics were all on display on a beautiful spring afternoon. PHOTOS BY AMANDA LUKSHA

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