Sealy 2021 Official Membership Directory Visitor and Relocation Guide

2021

Official Membership Directory Visitor & Relocation Guide

Sealy - the best choice to live, work, play and prosper!

Featuring:

Sealy’s Main Street Project Stephen F. Austin State Park Kathy’s Korner & Kampgrounds Texas Select from Forged in Fire Springtime in the Country Fantasy of Lights & so much more!

Welcome!

The Sealy Chamber of Commerce believes that a strong, vital community goes hand-in-hand with a strong, vital business environment. By offering a variety of outstanding business programs, the Sealy Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to providing something for everyone.

Nancy James President Sealy Chamber of Commerce

The Sealy Chamber of Commerce is a vital part of the ongoing growth that is taking place here in the Sealy area. Membership in the Chamber provides unparalleled opportunities to connect with peers, current and prospective clients and partners up and down the supply chain, to keep communication lines open.

Further, the programs and events we present provide extraordinary opportunities to grow needed networks and gain new insights to address the ever-changing challenges facing all of us in business today. By working together as Chamber members, we have a much stronger voice with our elected leaders as they contemplate policy revisions and new rules and regulations that create an improved environment for business in our area and beyond.

Our body of work ranges from Business Buzz Luncheons to Governmental & Network Luncheons as well as Business after Hours. We promote our local business members through the year-round Shop Small Program. In total, there are more than 20 different Chamber programs covering education, leadership development, business growth and networking.

Our Mission: To promote business prosperity and strengthen the quality of life in our community.

The Sealy Visitors and Newcomers magazine is published by Texas-based Trips Publications, a publisher with a focus on small towns throughout Texas. To view all of the towns in the Trips Publications family, visit tripspublications.com or call 979-725-3080 to request hard copies.

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STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE PARK

Learn about Sealy’s beginnings and earliest residents.

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KATHY’S KORNER & KAMPGROUNDS

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

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HISTORY OF SEALY

AREA ATTRACTIONS

Discover five of Sealy’s gems - St. John Episcopal

Church, Levine Family Park, Sealy Business &

Professional Women’s Park, Saddleback Saloon and

the Haynes Felcman House.

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SEALY’S MAIN STREET PROJECT

Find out more about what is happening with Sealy’s Main Street District, plan to attend events supporting the efforts to promote the area, and find out how you can lend a hand.

Stephen F. Austin State Park offers visitors a view at the Cradle of Texas Liberty.

Kathy’s Korner and Kampgrounds & Storage offer travelers a friendly respite from the road.

There’s so much happening in Sealy!

A complete list of all of the members of the

Sealy Chamber of Commerce.

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HISTORY |

SEALY, TEXAS

A Look at the Past Sealy has deep roots in Austin County

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ealy, located at the intersection of I-10 and Hwy 36 (just 48 miles west of Houston) in south central Austin County, was formed as a railroad town in 1879. Once part of the San Felipe de Austin Town Corporation land was sold to the railroad and named to honor George Sealy, a Galveston railroad director. Sealy became a commercial shipping center and many of the early residents were railroad employees.

In 1889 a fire on Front Street obliterated the wooden commercial property near the railroad. Sealy experienced a series of misfortunes, including a disastrous Brazos River flood in 1899, the relocation of the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe division headquarters to Bellville in January of the next year, and the devastating hurricane of 1900, which struck in September. The establishment, however, of such manufacturing enterprises as the Sealy Mattress Factory, the Engleking Brothers Broom Factory, and the Sealy National Bank helped to build the commercial reputation with their help the town rebuilt and today is the largest town in the County.

Sealy’s claim to fame comes from the world famous Sealy Mattress. Although no Sealy mattresses were ever manufactured here, Daniel Haynes (ca. 1885) perfected the technique and equipment patents in Sealy which he later sold in 1889 to a group of investors who went on to make the Sealy Mattress a household name.

Browsing through Sealy’s Historic Downtown area with antique and gift shops, quaint cafés, museums, some housed in historic buildings along with many shopping districts throughout the city are a great start to any weekend. Many historic period homes abound in and around town to add to your enjoyment.

The Hackbarth House John and Louise Hackbarth were two of Sealy’s very earliest residents. The Hackbarths were born in Texas in the mid-1800s. Their parents were from Germany. John and Louise built a two-story brick mercantile store on the northwest corner of Main and Front Streets in 1880. The Hackbarths built the small house that is currently located within the Sealy Historical Park and placed it behind their store. This is where they lived for the first few years they resided in Sealy.

In the early 1900s the Hackbarths tore down their two-story brick grocery store and built a new store in the same location. In the 1930s that store was torn down and a new building was constructed to the house the U.S. Post Office. That building still stands.

In the late 1800s the Hackbarths built a Victorian style house at the corner of 5th Street and Eagle Lake Road. They moved their small house and attached it to the rear of their new, much larger house. In 1924, the Hackbarths tore down their Victorian style house to build a new Craftsman style home. Their small house was placed in the back yard behind their new house. The 1924 Craftsman still Above, Interior of the grocery stands in its original location. side of the Hackbarth mercanIn 1989, their daughter, Mrs. Irma Hackbarth Dat- tile store that was constructed weiler, donated their small house to the Sealy in the early 1900s on the northwest corner of Main and Front Area Historical Society.

Streets; left, south side of Main Street in 1908. Photos courtesy Sealy Area Historical Society.

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Local Treasures Visitors will want to discover all of these Sealy gems.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY LORI OLIVAREZ-LIGUES

St. John Episopal Church in Sealy was one of three churches established in 1885, shortly after the town of Sealy was founded. George Sealy, a prominent Episcopalian, on behalf of the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Company, sold a plot of land on June 17, 1880, to Episcopal Bishop Gregg for the sum of one dollar with the specific intention of building an Episcopal Church.

The original plot of land for the “Chapel of the Protestant Episcopal Church” was 30 x 150 lot on Meyer between 1st and 2nd Streets. St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church as it was called at that time was built for $1,500 and had a seating capacity of 100 people. The congregation was made up of railroad families. Bishop Alexander Gregg described it as “very comely and a joy to the faithful.”Today, St. John’s Episcopal Church is the oldest church in continuous use in Sealy, Texas.

St. John Episcopal Church is Sealy is the oldest church in continuous use in Sealy, Texas.

New nets have been installed at the tennis courts and may be picked New nets have been installed at the tennis courts and may be picked up at City Hall. The public can reserve the park, tennis courts and nets up at City Hall. The public can reserve the park, tennis courts and nets in advance by calling (979) 885-3511.

The Abe & Irene Levine Family Park is located at 406 Main Street (cen- in advance by calling (979) 885-3511. trally located, across the street from City Hall). The ammenities include A historic landmark dating back to 1856, Saddleback Saloon embraces playground equipment, gazebo, pavilion, sand volleyball courts, cov- A historic landmark dating back to 1856, Saddleback Saloon embraces her history while continuing to grow with Tom Mendenhall at the helm her history while continuing to grow with Tom Mendenhall at the helm ered picnic tables, and restrooms. since September of 2015. since September of 2015.

The Sealy Business & Professional Womens’ Park is located at 1008 “All the bricks are made from Brazos River clay,” shared Mendenhall.

Main Street (northwest area of town). Ammenities include a T-ball field, “All the bricks are made from Brazos River clay,” shared Mendenhall.

“There’s a lot of history behind it. It was featured from the 50s to the three baseball fields, a softball field, playground equipment, basketball “There’s a lot of history behind it. It was featured from the 50s to the 90s in film, including Clint Black’s first music video, a few movies and courts and tennis courts, a fishing lake, walking/jogging track, pavil- 90s in film, including Clint Black’s first music video, a few movies and even a Budweiser advertisement, in England of all places.” even a Budweiser advertisement, in England of all places.” ion, covered picnic tables, a soccer field and accessible restrooms.

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The Haynes-Felcman House is located at the intersection of Hardeman Street and Main Street, on the left when traveling north on Hardeman Street in Sealy.

After retiring from working in the oil and gas industry for over 41 years, Mendenhall touts his love of people as the reason behind making Saddleback Saloon his fulltime gig.

“It’s my masterpiece,” added Mendenhall. “I enjoy every aspect of it. And I am supported by the city, police, EDC – a lot of good people.”

Saddleback Saloon is located at 207 Main Street and patrons are encouraged to follow them on Facebook for updates on their steak nights, pool tournaments, poker games, karaoke, and live music.

The Haynes-Felcman House is located at the intersection of Hardeman Street and Main Street, on the left when traveling north on Hardeman Street in Sealy.

The historical landmark on location reads as follows: This house was built in 1901-1902 for H. Schumacher. It was purchased in 1906 by Richard H. Haynes (1875-1942) who, with his father, founded the Haynes (Sealy) Mattress Company in 1909. Local confectionery store owner F.J. Felcman bought the property in 1927 and added on to the rear in 1929.

It remained in his family until 1995. The structure is a fine example of a Queen Anne residence with a projecting front gable decorated with wood shingles, stained glass, and jigsawn brackets. The front porch also displays late Victorian details including wood balusters and frieze.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1999

Second from top, a lady excerices her dog at Abe & Irene Levine Family Park; third from top, a family plays on the playground equipment at the Sealy Business and Professional Women’s Park; bottom, Saddleback Saloon in downtown Sealy.

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MAIN STREET |

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Patches, a store in the Main Street District of Sealy.

INTERVIEW

Main Street in Motion The Main Street Program is full-steam ahead towards improving quality of life in Sealy.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY SANDY FLINT/FLINT PHOTOGRAPHY

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MAIN STREET

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Our mission: we strive to encourage business growth, to create and retain employment opportunities, and to improve the quality of life in Sealy.

Sealy Economic Development Corporation

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Top right, Sealy’s iconic downtown; bottom left, Chelsea Humes, Sealy’s Main Street Manager.

Main Street is a metonym used to denote a primary retail street of a village, town or small city in many parts of the world. It is usually a focal point for shops and retailers in the central business district, and is most often used in reference to retailing and socializing.

ties planned throughout the year.

“Right now, events are being put on by the downtown shops,” added Humes. “There’s big things going on, like the downtown car show that happens every quarter. It brings people in from everywhere. There’s also Mud Bugs on Main, a The Main Street Manager in Sealy is currently big weekend for Halloween that includes Ghost working on setting up the Main Street Program. Tours, and Margaritas on Main in November. All of This Program is due to be up and running, full these events are not necessarily put on by Main steam ahead, and tailored to Sealy by November Street, but we’re trying to get people down there 2021. The Main Street Manager is Chelsea Humes and sell shops, empty spaces, and fill them with and, although she’s new to the position, she’s new businesses – businesses that are going to jumped in with both feet, passionate about her bring more people in.” work and hometown.

Main Streets play a big role as a business center “The Main Street District is really important to in every small town. They serve as incubators for me,” said Humes. “Prior to this position, I was on new businesses, creating new opportunities and the Main Street Board. The reason I started this success for the future. These new businesses work is because I have three kids. I want my kids then can attract other businesses looking for to want to come back and visit me, visit Sealy. unique places to move.

We’re creating a fun, warm place to be.”

Sealy’s Main Street project may be just getting “We have a few big investors downtown,” shared underway, but there’s already a flurry of activi- Humes. “Erin Krampitz and Jeff Trevino are two SEALY, TEXAS |

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MAIN STREET people that I know of offhand that are doing neat things in Sealy. They are restoring our old buildings and bringing them back to life.

The Economic Development Committee has been great with providing grants when they can to help. Erin is a fantastic designer. For example, she just overhauled The Salon and it’s incredible.”

SEALY MAIN STREET EVENTS & PARTNERED ORGANIZATION/BUSINESS EVENTS MARCH Downtown Sealy Car Show Bring your car to Downtown Sealy and Park on Fowlkes or Main Street, or just come stroll and check them out.

APRIL

Main Street empowers communities to set their own destinies. Across the country, thousands of communities have used the Main Street Approach to transform their economies, leverage local leadership, and improve overall quality of life. And it takes many hands on deck to make it happen.

“We need volunteers,” added Humes. “That is the biggest thing we need – as many volunteers as possible. We’re looking for enthusiastic people who want to make a difference in our community. We have four pieces of Main Street that volunteers can help with; design, organization, economic vitality, and promotions.”

Humes can be reached at chumes@ci. sealy.tx.us with any questions about the Main Street Project or to volunteer. A profile of every property in the Downtown District can be viewed at downtowntx.org and more information on Sealy’s Main Street Program, as well as their ongoing events, can be found at sealyedc.com/mainstreet.

Egg Hop On Main Hosted by Sealy Main Street on Main Street in Sealy Downtown Sealy Bake Sale and Crafters Hosted by Sealy Main Street on Main Street in Sealy Email djbrazda@yahoo.com for more info.

MAY Mudbugs on Main- All You Can Eat This events is ooking for vendors, email downtownsealy@gmail.com.

Bras for a Cause Saddleback Saloon 5 % of all sales from participating locations will go to Breast Cancer this day so come get your attire for a fun filled night.

Ghost Tour Sealy Area Historical Society yearly has their Ghost Tour that typically starts at the museum and goes around the Main Street District.

NOVEMBER Margarita’s on Main/ Small Business Saturday Hit up all participating locations and vote for this year’s Best Margarita on Main. Also get your Sealy business guide of discounts for all Sealy businesses. As always, shop small!

DECEMBER

JUNE Father’s Day Downtown Sealy Car & Motorcycle Social with a Pub Crawl & BBQ Sealy Main Street Main Street, Sealy Bring your favorite vehicle out and spend the day with the family. Stop at each of our participating locations for a taste of beer.

JULY Sealybration Hosted by Sealy Main Street on Main Street in Sealy AUGUST

Vendor Blender Hosted by Sealy Main Street on Main Street in Sealy Do your Holiday shopping with our local boutiques and vendors. Put on by First Methodist Church.

Fantasy of Lights on Main Hosted by Sealy Main Street on Main Street in Sealy Come down to Main Street and join the movement. We are all wearing Pajamas all day downtown. That evening enjoy the Fantasy of Lights Parade.

Christmas Downtown Car & Motorcycle Social Hosted by Sealy Main Street on Main Street in Sealy Show us your best decorations and wear an ugly sweater.

See more Sealy Events on page 22 of this publication.

Tax Free on Main Hosted by Sealy Main Street on Main Street in Sealy Back to School Sidewalk Sales and shop tax free downtown.

SEPTEMBER Red White & Blue Downtown Sealy Car & Motorcycle Hosted by Sealy Main Street on Main Street in Sealy Decorate your favorite vehicle in red, white and blue and come downtown for family fun.

Creative Threads, a shop in the Main Street District.

OCTOBER

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S T E P H E N F. A U S T I N S T A T E PA R K |

TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT

Get Outside Stephen F. Austin State Park offers visitors a view at the Cradle of Texas Liberty PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT

The San Felipe de Austin Corporation deeded Stephen F. Austin State Park to the state in 1940. The park opened the same year.

Settling Texas The park is on the Brazos River, near an old ferry crossing. It is part of the Commercio Plaza de San Felipe; our front entrance is a mile from the center of the historic town of San Felipe. San Felipe was the seat of government of the Anglo-American colonies in Texas.

Colonization From 1824 to 1836, San Felipe de Austin was the capital of the American colonies in Texas. It was also the social, economic and political center.

Austin and other famous early Texans lived in San Felipe. It was the home of Texas’ first Anglo newspaper (the “Texas Gazette,” founded in 1829) and a Texas postal sys­tem. The Texas Rangers formed here in San Felipe, as well.

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The prosperity of Texas has been the object of my labors, the idol of my existence, it has assumed the character of a religion, for the guidance of my thoughts and actions, for fifteen years.”

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S T E P H E N F. A U S T I N S T A T E PA R K Independence Many historic events occurred in San Felipe, such as the con­ventions of 1832 and 1833 and the Consultation of 1835. These meetings led to Texians declaring their independence from Mexico. San Felipe became known as the “Cradle of Texas Liberty.”

squirrels when you visit. Other creatures tend to be more elusive, such as the bobcat.

If you like creepy crawlies, look very closely and you might see a variety of reptiles, amphibians, and insects.

Fireflies put on a show in May and June, just as Stephen F. Austin’s Legacy it is getting dark. Take a short walk on one of Due to his work, about 5,000 people obtained the trails to see them flitting among the trees around 1,540 land grant titles. Austin’s original or watch for them from your campsite. colony was the first, most famous, and most successful of the em­pre­sario grants from Mex- Things to Do ico. Austin worked tirelessly to make his colony Explore the trails, bring a picnic, look for a geoa success. When Texans grew dissatisfied with cache or wild­life, or set up camp. Learn about Mexican rule, he used his talents to fight for Texas’ early col­o­nists nearby at a state historic independence. site. Plan your next reunion at the dining hall or group camp.

Stephen F. Austin wrote in July 1836: “The prosperity of Texas has been the object of my labors, the idol of my existence, it has assumed the character of a religion, for the guidance of my thoughts and actions, for fifteen years.”

Nature Stephen F. Austin State Park protects 473 acres of wetland and hardwood forest. Cedar elm, hickory, Osage orange, green ash, cottonwood, syc­a­more and hack­berry are the main trees growing in the park.

Forest canopies shelter a dense under­growth of coralberry, dwarf pal­metto, American beautyberry, pos­sum­haw, yaupon, grapevine and Alabama supple­jack. Turk’s cap with its beautiful red blooms grows throughout the park. Look for bluebonnets around park headquarters in early spring.

Plentiful wildlife Birders may search for nesting pileated woodpeckers, as well as many other species such as barred owls, warblers, yellow-billed cuckoos, white-eyed vireos, Mississippi kites and northern parulas. Ask at head­quarters for a bird list.

You are likely to see white-tailed deer, raccoons, opossums, armadillos, rabbits and

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT |

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Let’s Go Kamping Kathy’s Kampgrounds & Storage offers travelers a friendly respite from the road.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY SANDY FLINT/FLINT PHOTOGRAPHY Kathy’s Kampgrounds & Storage boasts unique features that have delighted campers since the campgrounds opened September 2020.

“Kathy’s Kampground & Storage offers climate-controlled units, drive up self-storage, fully enclosed RV and boat parking and a campground for RV camping on a nice waterfront pond designed for fishing,” shared Kathy Bishop, owner of Kathy’s Kampgrounds & Storage. “We also sell moving supplies as well as any camping life necessities. We offer ice and a few groceries. All guests are given, at time of check in, a 10% voucher to be used at Kathy’s Korner during their stay. We have free Wi-Fi, water and septic, onsite laundry facilities, shower facilities with changing tables, a dog park for small dogs and a separate one for large dogs. In addition, we’re breaking ground in June for a very nice and spacious playground for the kids. We strive to make this the perfect getaway.”

guests happy by going the extra mile and thereby creating repeat customers.

“We had one customer going to Florida on vacation that had only a one-night reservation who ending up staying two nights and then made a reservation to stay with us on their return trip,” said Tucker. “Another guest who made a three month trip this past summer, booked to come back to “his” site in the fall. What motivates me every day is our customers, a sense of community in the park, excellent staff and happy RVers returning time after time.”

Kathy’s Kampgrounds & Storage is located in Sealy along Interstate 10 and the San Felipe exit and online at kkampandstorage.com.

Although the park’s amenities definitely make it stand out from the crowd, Bishop is quick to recognize the people around her as the reason for the campground’s rapid popularity with RV campers.

“My daughter, Stefanie Todd, is my right hand, ears and eyes. She has done a tremendous job of helping me with this venture,” shared Bishop. “Carlton Tucker is our manager who lives on the property and has years’ worth of experience in running RV parks.”

Proud to be a part of Kathy’s Kampgrounds & Storage, Tucker is pleased to make his

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

Just Around the Korner Kathy’s Korner combines restaurant, corner store and market under one roof.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY SANDY FLINT/FLINT PHOTOGRAPHY

More than your typical convenience store, Kathy’s Korner offers both travelers and locals alike wares that they won’t find anywhere else in the area.

“Kathy’s Korner is structured in three tiers - restaurant, corner store, along with a seafood and meat market,” said Kathy Bishop, owner of Kathy’s Korner. “We also have 20 gas pumps in the front and a large area in the back by the lake for crawfish boils and live entertainment. We’re also proud of the large playground area we have for kids to play on. And, although I am the owner, all the hard work goes out to my son, Steve Cessna and his wife Sherry.”

Originally opening its doors in November of 2015, Bishop is happy to share the store’s origins and foundation that make it the icon it is today.

“My husband, George, and I lived in Brazos County since 1999,” said Bishop. “We owned lots of acreage there, but our tract of land on the corner of Interstate 10 and Chew Road intrigued me as the perfect location for a place to buy milk instead of driving all the way into Sealy. Finally, after much dreaming and planning, we did it! Locals as well as people 50 miles away drive out to Kathy’s Korner for the good food, a great selection of wines, cute knickknacks and crawfish boils with live entertainment.”

Kathy’s Korner is located at 9027 Interstate 10 Frontage and Chew Road, close to Sealy, Katy and outlying Houston areas and online at kathyskornertx.com.

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AREA EVENTS |

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Calendar of Events You won’t want to miss any of these events in Sealy and the surrounding area.

APRIL Attwater Prairie Chicken Festival (Eagle Lake) Second Weekend

OCTOBER (continued) Ghost Tour Weekend before Halloween

Spring Fest Second Saturday

Halloween on Main Street Annual Boo Bash October 31

Frydek Grotto Celebration (Frydek) – Last Sunday MAY Honey / Bee Jubilee (New Ulm) – First Saturday JUNE 90 Miles on 90 Garage Sale Second Friday & Saturday of the Month Sealy City Wide Garage Sale Second Friday & Saturday of the Month JULY Sealybration Second Weekend OCTOBER San Felipe de Austin SHS Archeology Month (San Felipe)

NOVEMBER Father of Texas Celebration (San Felipe) – Second Saturday DECEMBER Fantasy of Lights First Weekend Events are listed as the usual days they fall on each year. Please check the area Facebook pages and websites for the most current and updated information.

FACEBOOK PAGES Sealy Chamber of Commerce Visit Sealy Visit Austin County WEBSITES www.sealychamber.com www.visitsealy.com

Sealybration, an annual event hosted by the Sealy Community Foundation, is a party for everyone with exciting entertainers, popular events like the IBCA-sanctioned barbecue cook-off and VIP Experience, and much more.

This patriotic, family-friendly event is held annually at Sealy’s Business & Professional Women’s Park.

In the 13 years since the Sealy Community Foundation began organizing Sealybration, countless hours of volunteer time have been spent pulling off this now three-day-long event that attracts visitors from all over the state for the IBCA Sanctioned BBQ cookoff, softball tournament, and top-notch live entertainment.

During this time, the Sealy Community Foundation has given around

Festival-goers enjoy the fireworks show during Sealybration.

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$145,000 in scholarships to 135 students and donations to many non-profits.

For updates, be sure and like “Sealy Community Foundation” on Facebook or visit online at sealybration.sealycommunityfoundation.com.

AREA EVENTS “Springtime in the Country” Every April - An All Day Event!

• Clay Shoot Tournament • Classic Car Show • Chili Dilly Cook-Off At Texas Premier Sporting Arms, 7311 Hwy 36 S, Sealy

delicious food from local food trucks all day. Entertainment will be enjoyed also throughout the day!

Once you, our guests, have helped judge the Car Show and Chili CookOff you will then have the opportunity to compete in the Clay Shoot. Yes, you heard me right, clay shoot! It will be held from 1:30 p.m. until 5 p.m. for all who would like to enter.

The Sealy Chamber of Commerce presents the “Springtime in the Country” event every April. The day For more detailed information visit is filled with lots of family fun and www.sealychamber.com. excitement. It begins at 9am and ends at 6pm.

To start the day off, there will be a Car Show and Chili Cook-Off, both from 9am to 1pm for your enjoyment.

Who doesn’t like magnificent cars and great chili? There will be vendors selling their wares along with

FANTASY OF LIGHTS

The Sealy Community Foundation kicks off the holiday season with Sealy’s Annual Fantasy of Lights, every December. Festival-goers will enjoy activities for all ages including live entertainment, specialty booths, a 5K and 1K fun run benefitting the Sealy PTA, the Snowball Classic softball tournament, pageants and the annual Kids Fantasy in the park with crafts, live snowfall and a visit from Santa himself. It’s all capped off with a lighted parade Saturday evening.

Fantasy of Lights is sponsored by the Sealy Community Foundation, a local nonprofit organization whose mission is serving as a voice for all non-profits, with intent to advance education and charity. For registration forms and a detailed schedule of the Fantasy of Lights festivities visit online at FOL.sealycommunityfoundation.com. Also, like “Sealy Community Foundation” on Facebook for updated information and contests.

“The Fantasy of Lights festival has become a tradition to many Sealy residents who look forward to kicking off the Christmas season at this fun event,” said Melanie Willingham, President of the Sealy Community Foundation. “It’s a weekend with something for everyone and many opportunities to share in the Christmas spirit with family and friends.

This festival continues to improve year after year due to our amazing volunteers and generous sponsors. We hope to see everyone at Fantasy of Lights!”

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The old world arts have always held a special appeal to me, with knives being the forerunner of my passion. I choose to utilize this time proven old world tradition to design and craft my knives, incorporating skills from the Orient as well as European and American techniques.”

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Forged in Fire Texas Select from Forged in Fire offers a chance to experience real blacksmithing.

Are you a fan of The History Channel’s internationally popular Forged in Fire show? Texas Select from Forged in Fire in April is your opportunity to meet the bladesmiths in person. Cowboy Szymanski (1st season Forged in Fire) invites the public to meet and interact with 25 of his fellow Forged in Fire bladesmiths. This event will be hosted at Phenix Knives located in the historic 1891 blacksmith shop at 305 E. Main St. in Bellville, TX 77418.

forged knives, as well as tour the blacksmith shop and Carriage House (the 1896 E.O. Finn building) next door.

Jantz Knifemaking Supply and other vendors will also be on site to supply your knife-making needs, whether you are a beginner or an expert craftsman.

In 2021, Phenix Knives donated a custom knife forged from meteorite Texas has the distinction of producing more competitors and champions to the local Bellville Engineering, Science and Technology Booster Club on Forged in Fire than any other state. Visitors will have the opportunity which raffled off the knife to benefit their summer science camp and to see live demonstrations by many Forged in Fire notable bladesmiths, scholarship fund. visit with them about their work, get pictures and autographs, purchase

Photo courtesy Philip Schrei

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CHURCH LISTINGS

Worship with us Everyone is welcome at any of these area churches.

All Around Cowboy Church (979) 885-1155 5812 Crosstree Ln Sealy, TX 77474 www.allaroundcowboychurch.com Wednesday worship 7pm Sunday worship 10am Anderson Street Church (979) 885-1953 803 Live Oak St Sealy, TX 77474 www.andersonstreet.churchofchrist.info Sunday worship 11:15am Bethel Baptist Church (979) 885-6802 513 San Felipe Rd Sealy, TX 77474 www.bethelbcsealy.org Sunday worship 10am Christian City Fellowship (979) 885-3113 5243 Hwy 36 N Sealy, TX 77474 www.christian-city.net Sunday worship 10am First Baptist Church of Sealy (979) 885-3302 707 8th St Sealy, TX 77474 www.fbcsealy.net Sunday worship 11am First United Methodist Church (979) 885-2223 200 Atchison Sealy, TX 77474 www.fumcsealy.org Sunday worship 8am and 10am

First Presbyterian Church of Sealy (979) 885-3993 172 Selman Dr Sealy, TX 77474 www.firstpresbyterian.org Sunday worship 10am

St John Episcopal Church (979) 885-2359 515 Meyer St Sealy, TX 77474 www.stjohnsealy.com Sundy worship 10am

Grace Fellowship (281) 702-5602 or (281) 702-5601 1115 Miller Rd Sealy, TX 77474 www.gracefellowshipsealy.com Sunday worship 10:15am

St Paul AME Church (979) 885-2419 400 San Felipe Rd Sealy, TX 77474 www.stpaulamechurch.com

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (979) 885-3868 608 5th St Sealy, TX 77474 www.sealyicc.com Tuesday worship/Spanish 6pm Wednesday worship 6pm Thursday-Friday worship 10am Saturday worship 5pm Sunday worship 9am / noon (Spanish) Lifebridge Community Church (979) 885-7270 2161 FM 2187 Sealy, TX 77474 www.lifebridgesealy.com Sunday worship 10am New Life Sanctuary United Pentecostal Church (979) 627-7194 129 2nd St Sealy, TX 77474 Sunday worship 10:30am

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The ROM Church (832) 236-0985 314 Fowlkes Sealy, TX 77474 www.theromchurch.com Sunday worship 10:10am The Shepherd’s Way Church (979) 885-1225 1225 Eagle Lake Rd Sealy, TX 77474 www.tswchurch.com Sunday worship 10am Trinity Lutheran Church (979) 885-2211 402 Atchison St Sealy, TX 77474 www.tlcsealy.com Saturday worship 5pm Sunday worship 10am

RELOCATION INFORMATION

Stay Awhile The City of Sealy welcomes you if you are considering making Sealy your new home.

Sealy, Texas is the largest city in beautiful Austin County, located 50 miles west of downtown Houston. We are conveniently located at the crossroads of Interstate 10 and Hwy. 36, making it an ideal location and prime environment for economic development.

The region has several manufacturing and industrial facilities which add to the relative stability of the unemployment rate. These local facilities produce and distribute corrugated boxes, flanges, bricks and concrete products.

Sealy currently enjoys a favorable economic environment and local indicators point to continued stability.

Sealy is located on I-10 between Houston and San Antonio. Great proximity to major markets and the energy corridor area. State Highway 36 runs through Sealy towards Brenham and Highway 290. Access couldn’t be much better!

Population 1980 3,862 1990 4,541 2000 5,248 2010 6,019 2017 7,059 Ethnic Composition White

Hispanic/Latino African-American Other

2,485 2,798 615 1,161

Income 2017 Est. Average Household Income $77,997 2017 Est. Median Household Income $59,788 Source For Above: U.S. Census Bureau / Environics Analytics

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Unemployment Estimated Unemployment Rate for Austin County, July, 2018: 3.7% Labor Force Employment Unemployment

14,329 13,794 535

Source: Texas Workforce Commission, Labor Market and Career Information Department

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Husband and wife team, Sean and Chelsea Humes, fused their love of wine with their hospitality background to form a solid foundation for Cast Iron Winery in November of 2017. Part of the Texas Independence Wine Trail, Cast Iron offers live music and monthly events and is open to anyone.

Cast Iron Winery focuses on Spanish and Italian wines and, although guests can enjoy a variety of wines that will please any palette, the Humes are particularly proud of one of their reds.

“Italian wine does really well out here and we are fond of our Dolcetto,” shared Chelsea. “It’s lighter like a Pinot noir but it has more spice in there.”

Cast Iron Winery is located at 1657 Meir Road or online at castironwinery.com.

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MEMBER DIRECTORY

Who to call Sealy Chamber of Commerce Member Business Directory Accountants

Assisted Living Facilities

Emshoff Tax Service, LLC 620 Hwy 90 W Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-6588

Brazos Crossing Assisted Living 526 Ward Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 627-9333 vhbrazos.com

Air Conditioning & Heating BVS Home Experts 429 Acres Lane Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-0055 gobvs.com Honeycutt Air Conditioning 715 E Main Street Bellville, TX 77418 (979) 865-9349 honeycuttair.com Apartments Bell Oaks Village Apartments 890 High Oaks Drive Bellville, TX 77418 (979) 865-3790 Appliance Repair J & N Appliance Repair, LLC 3510 Quail Circle Sealy, TX 77474 (936) 900-9458 jappliancerepair.com

Veranda House Assisted Living 526 5th Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 627-7225 vhsealy.com Attorneys Sidney Levine Attorney at Law 110 Main Street, STE 201 Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-2989 Automotive ~ New & Used Sales Bobby Ford Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram 3704 NE I-10 Frontage Road Sealy, TX 77474 (713) 454-9100 www.bobbyfordcdjr.com Ryan Ford 3796 NE I -10 Frontage Road Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-7700 ryanford.com

Tegeler Chevrolet 4062 NE I-10 Frontage Road Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 987-7900 tegelerchevrolet.com Automotive Paint & Body Anderson Paint & Body 1125 Miller Road Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-3929 andersoncollisionandpaint.com Automotive Repair Riverside Tire Center 12450 FM 1458 Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-4009 riversidetire.com Stephen’s Diesel Service & Auto Repair 940 E Hacienda Street Bellville, TX 77418 (979) 203-7394 Universal Automotive, LLC 2036 Hwy 90 W Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 627-7746 universalautosealy.com

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Bars / Saloons Saddleback Saloon 207 Main Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-7346 facebook.com/SaddlebackSaloon Bed & Breakfasts Blisswood Bed and Breakfast & Ranch 13597 Frantz Road Cat Spring, TX 78933 (713) 301-3235 blisswood.net Texas Ranch Life PO Box 803 Bellville, TX 77418 (979) 865-3649 www.texasranchlife.com Beer Distributor / Wholesaler Kristen Distributing Company 8301 N State Hwy 6 Bryan, TX 77807 (979) 775-6322 kristendistributing.com Mike Hopkins Distributing Company, Inc. 1751 Hwy 290 W Brenham, TX 77834 (979) 836-2022 mhdbud.com

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Boutiques

Business Technology

Branded Texas Boutique 1701 Hwy 90 W, STE A Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 627-9137 branded-texas.com

UBEO Business Services 4700 Elmo Weedon Road, STE 102 College Station, TX 77845 (979) 731-8500 ubeo.com

Box Companies International Paper 1485 Silliman Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-4191 weyerheauser.com Brick Manufacturers ACME Brick Company 6005 Peters San Felipe Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-4124 brick.com Building Materials AL&M Building Supplies 300 N Meyer Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-2948 almtexas.com Apex Stone, LLC 6593 SE I-10 Frontage Road Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-1400 apexstone.com Hometown Hardware 501 Meyer Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-7223 acehardware.com/store-details/11114

Catering Ben’s Chuck Wagon 4104 Polak Road Wallis, TX 77485 (979) 478-7538 benschuckwagon.com Chamber of Commerce Bellville Chamber of Commerce 742 W Main Street Bellville, TX 77418 (979) 865-3407 bellville.com Sealy Chamber of Commerce 309 Main Street Sealy, Texas 77474 (979) 885-3222 sealychamber.com Wallis Chamber of Commerce 6810 Guyler Street, STE 800 Wallis, TX 77485 (979) 478-6712 wallischamber.com Child Care Center Creative Care Children’s School 1214 Hwy 90 W Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-6314 creativecarecs.com

Business Consulting

Churches

Small Business Development Center-Blinn College 108 Blinn Boulevard Brenham, TX 77833 (979) 830-4137 blinn.edu/sbdc

Christian City Fellowship 5243 Hwy 36 N Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-3113 ccf.life

Grace Fellowship 328 N Circle Drive Sealy, TX 77474 (281) 702-5602 Trinity Lutheran Church 402 Atchison Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-2211 tlcsealy.org Commercial Rental Properties Bartlett Ventures 550 Main Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-2526 Construction & Development Merrick Coastal, LLC 8665 SE I 10 Frontage Road Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 987-6086 merrickcoastal.com Simonton Pool Consultants, LLC 6867 Muegge Road Sealy, TX 77474 (281) 831-6787 simontonpoolconsultants.com Credit Card Processing Infintech, LLC Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 345-2988 infintechllc.com Dental Centers Bright Dental Sealy 2308 Hwy 36 S Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-7251 Sealy Dental Center 430 Meyer Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-4856 sealydentalcenter.com

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Directory Publishing Downey Publishing 14942 FM 156 Justin, TX 76247 (800) 343-8840 downeypublishing.com Distributing Gulf States Toyota 5614 I-10 Frontage Road Sealy, TX 77474 (713) 580-3300 friedkin.com Walmart Distribution Center # 7036 3162 FM 3538 Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-4300 walmart.com Dog Groomer Hair of the Dog Pet Parlor & Boutique 311 Main Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 256-1196 hairofthedogpetparlor.com Education Blinn College - Sealy Campus 3701 Outlet Center Drive, STE 250 Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 627-7997 blinn.edu/sealy Faith Academy of Bellville, Inc. 12177 Hwy 36 Bellville, TX 77418 (979) 865-1811 faithacademybellville.org Sealy Independent School District 939 Tiger Lane Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-3516 sealyisd.com

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Electric Contractors

Financial Institutions

Government: City

Home Builders

K.O.’s Electric 1868 FM 1094 Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-3116

Austin County State Bank 325 Meyer Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 627-6052 acsbank.com

City of Sealy 415 Main Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-3511 ci.sealy.tx.us

Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union 2344 Hwy 36 S Sealy, TX 77474 (281) 391-2149 bvscu.org

Sealy Economic Development Corp 313 Main Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 627-6127 sealyedc.com

First America Homes 118 White Wing Lane Sealy, TX 77474 (713) 452-1737 firstamericahomes.com/ dove-landing-homes

Citizens State Bank 222 Main Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-3571 csbsealy.com

Government: County

Starbrite Electric, Inc. 1150 Kloecker Road Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-4877 starbriteelectric.com Employment Services SER Jobs for Progress 1710 Telephone Road Houston, TX 77023 (713) 773-6000 serhouston.org Workforce Solutions 2346 Hwy 36 S Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 627-0241 www.wrksolutions.com Entertainment Sealy Scooter Rentals 1115 Miller Road Sealy, TX 77474 (844) 438-6632 Entertainment Venue Austin County Fair Association 1076 E Hill Bellville, TX 77418 (979) 865-5995 austincountyfair.com Family Crisis Center Focusing Families 910 9th Street Hempstead, TX 77445 (979) 826-3290 focusing-families.org

Lone Star Bank 307 Main Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-6386 lsbtexas.com

Austin County Judge Tim Lapham 1 Main Street Bellville, TX 77418 (979) 865-5911 austincounty.com Government: State

Fuel Sales Colorado County Oil Company, Inc. 2997 Hwy 36 S Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 732-6870 coloradocountyoil.com Funeral Home Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel 768 4th Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-3535 knesekfuneralhome.com Gift & Apparel Boutique Bliss on Main 124 Main Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-6690 bliss-on-main.business.site

State Senator Lois W. Kolkhorst 2000 S Market, STE 101 Brenham, TX 77833 (979) 251-7888 senate.texas.gov Government: US Congressman Michael T. McCaul 2000 S Market Street, STE 303 Brenham, TX 77833 (512) 473-2357 mccaul.house.gov Graphic Designs Jerry Olson Design 1597 Yaupon Road Bellville, TX 77418 (979) 270-1390 olsondesignworks.com

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RCOT Custom Homes 1411 Hwy 90 W Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-6262 ranchcountry.com Reichardt Construction, LLC 159 Madison Avenue Cat Spring, TX 78933 (979) 877-5605 reichardtconstruction.com Home Health 1st Texas Home Health 324 Meyer Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 877-0900 first-texas.com Hospital Bellville Medical Center 44 N Cummings Bellville, TX 77418 (979) 413-7400 bellvillemc.org Tri-County ER 1036 North Circle, Suite 102 Sealy, Texas 77474 (979) 627-7990 Hotel/Motel American Inn 2107 Hwy 36 S Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-3707 Countryside Inn 2021 Hwy 36 S Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-7407

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites 2370 Hwy 36 S Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 877-0700 hiexpress.com Super 8 Hotel 267 Gebhardt Road Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-2121 super8.com Human Resources Employers One Source Group 1260 Pin Oak Road, #102 Katy, TX 77494 (281) 492-9292 eosg.com Insurance Integrity Insurance Agency 330 N Circle Drive Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-4900 integrityinsofsealy.com K and A Mobile Tax Service 418 Hwy 90 E Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 272-4314 kandamobiletaxservces.com Lynn Kiecke Lackey & Eason Insurance Group 1000 Meyer Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-2963 lklinsurance.com State Farm, Virginia Gilbert Agency 131 Main Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-7497 sealytxinsurance.com

WoodmenLife 111 Main Street Sealy, TX 77474 (713) 206-2439 Internet Service Providers Industry I-Net, Inc. 17105 Fordtran Boulevard Industry, TX 78944 (888) 212-8872 industryinet.com Sparklight Business 505 N. Mechanic Street El Campo, TX 77437 (979) 472-3411 business.sparklight.com Investments ~ Securities Edward Jones 201 Fowlkes Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-4787 edwardjones.com Land Developer Ranch Country of Texas, Inc. 1411 Hwy 90 W Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-6262 ranchcountry.com Laundromat

Locksmith

Monuments

Johnny B. Good Lock & Safe 1971 Lezak Road Sealy, TX 77474 (832) 243-8184 johnnybgoodlockandsafe.com

Knesek Bros. Monuments Company 768 4th Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-3535 knesekfuneralhome.com

Manufacturers Sika Corporation 3000 FM 3538 Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 472-2004 usa.sika.com Mediation & Arbitration Synergy HR LLC Po Box 19394 Houston, TX 77224 (832) 861-6200 synergyhrllc.com Medical Medical Clinics of Sealy 1036 N Circle Drive Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 877-0022 succmc.com Sealy Family Practice Clinic 826 S Meyer Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 627-0795

Wild Wild Wash Laundromat 208 N Meyer Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 289-1109 wildwildwashlaundry.com

Sealy Urgent Care Center 1036 N Circle Drive, STE 101 Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 627-6224 sealyurgentcare.com

Liquor Stores

Mobile Home Community/Dealer

Dandy Liquor 200 N Meyer Street Sealy, TX 77474 (832) 463-8787

Briarwood Estates 2300 Ward Bend Road, #240 B Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-1888 briarwoodmhc.com

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Mortgage Companies PrimeLending 1205 N Meyer Street, #1 Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 472-2031 primelending.com Verity Mortgage Company The Gothard Team 113 Main Street Sealy, TX 77474 (832) 975-1800 veritymortgage.com/Donald.

Gothard Musician Don Allphin Bellvlle, TX 77418 (979) 877-5642 Nail Salon Kim’s Nails 937 Meyer Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-3333

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Newspapers Banner Press Newspaper 1217 Bowie Columbus, TX 78934 (979) 732-6243 bannerpresspaper.com The Sealy News 193 Schmidt Road Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-3562 sealynews.com Wallis News-Review 256 Cedar Street Wallis, TX 77485 (979) 478-6412 wallisnews.com Non-Profits Austin County Emergency Services District No. 2 1207 Hwy 90 W Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-2222 sealyfire.com Austin County Rotary 211 N 4th Street Sealy, TX, 77474 (979) 865-4200 facebook.com/austincountyrotaryclub Better Business Bureau 1333 W Loop S, STE 1200 Houston, TX 77027 (713) 868-9500 bbbhou.org CASA for Kids of South Central Texas 1500 S Day Street Brenham, TX 77833 (979) 277-0088 wespeak4kids.org

Friends of Sealy American Legion Post 442 227 Main Street Sealy, TX 77474 (713) 296-9387 Friends of Stephen F. Austin State Park Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 645-1437 friendsofsfasp.org Friends of the San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site 220 2nd Street San Felipe, TX 77473 (979) 885-2181 colonialcapitaloftexas.com HOA Incorporated - Meals on Wheels 915 Frydek Road Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-4188 hoamealsonwheels.org Raising Academic Performance (RAP) Bellville, TX 77418 (832) 443-9578 rapmentoring.org Sealy American Legion Post 442 1630 Meyer Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-7271 facebook.com/AmericanLegionSealy Sealy Community Foundation Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-4009 fantasyoflights.sealy.communityfoundation.com Sealy Knights of Columbus #3313 1310 Hwy 90 W Sealy, TX 77474 (281) 543-7386 sealykofc.org

Sealy Lions Club Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-7280 sealylionsclub.com Sealy Pregnancy Resource Center 2555 FM 1094 Road Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 472-8663 sealyprc.com The IBC Network Foundation PO Box 908 Sealy, TX 77474 (281) 797-5578 www.theibcnetwork.org Nursing Home Colonial Belle Nursing Home & Rehabilitation ~ Sealy 1401 Eagle Lake Drive Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 627-0780 cbnhsealy.com Office Supplies & Printing Products Wittenburg Printing 210 Meyer Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-7464 wpprint.com Online News Source Austin County News Online.com 2217 Peters San Felipe Road Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 253-1785 austincountynewsonline.com Other Phenix Knives 305 E. Main Street Bellville, TX 77418 (713) 724-6813 phenixknives.com

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Todays Hearing 330 Main Street, STE 1C Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 627-7771 tohear.com Trips Publications, LLC 406 W Main Street, STE 105 Weimar, TX 78962 (979) 725-3080 tripspublications.com Outdoor Buildings Knight Outdoor Products 4662 NE I-10 Frontage Road Sealy, TX 77474 (281) 608-2808 knightoutdoorproducts.com Parks & Recreation Stephen F. Austin State Park Park Road 38 San Felipe, TX 77473 (979) 885-3613 tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/ stephen-f-austin Pest Control Pro Pest Professional Exterminating 200 Meyer Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-6666 propestbugs.com Pharmacy Sealy Pharmacy 707 Meyer Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 256-3045 localpharmacyrx.com Photography Flint Photography 415 5th Street Sealy, TX 77474 (281) 899-0818 flint-photography.com

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Plumbing

Ready Mix Concrete

Weido Plumbing Company, LLC 1412 Mockingbird Bend Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-6888 weidoplumbing.com

Koy Concrete, LTD 770 Hwy 90 E Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-3551 koyconcrete.com

Political Organization

Sealy Concrete, Inc. 4460 NE I-10 Frontage Road Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-2916 sealyconcreteinc.com

Austin County Republican Party New Ulm, TX 78950 (979) 357-2716 facebook.com/groups/AustinCountyGOP Portable Toilets ABC Environmental Site Services 5797 Hwy 36 N Bellville, TX 77418 (979) 865-4589 Precast Concrete Products Del Zotto Products of Texas, Inc. 4765 SE Frontage Road IH 10 Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-7312 delzottoprecastconcrete.com Promotional Products Paramount Promotions, Inc. 227 Main Street Sealy, TX 77474 (713) 296-9387 227main.com Visual Promotions, LLC 2040 Hwy 90 W Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 627-0533 visualpromotions.net Propane Company Sealy Appliance & Butane Co., Inc. 1401 Columbus Road Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-3388

Real Estate BSR Properties Holdings, LLC 1908 Ave D, STE A-100 Katy, TX 77493 (281) 391-6300 BSRproperties.info T2 Real Estate 1012 Quail Lane Eagle Lake, TX 77434 (832) 759-1523 t2realestate.com Texas Land Group 4449 Hwy 90 Alleyton, TX 78935 (979) 732-5263 txlandgroup.com Travis Abel & Associates Real Estate 220 N Meyer Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-3524 abelrealty.net Real Estate Appraisers Havel & Burttschell Appraisers 301 N Meyer Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-6801 theappraiseremporium.com

Rentals/Equipment, Party & Moonwalks Bellville Rent-All, LLC 726 E Mill Street Bellville, TX 77418 (979) 865-1520 bellvillerent-all.com Resale Redeemed and Restored Ministries, Inc. 504 Fowlkes Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 627-5338 Restaurants Sealy Dairy Queen 1902 Meyer Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-3592 smithdq.com Tony’s Family Restaurant 1629 Meyer Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-4140 tonysfamilyrestaurant.com Restaurants/Convenience Stores/Fuel Stations Kathy’s Korner, LLC 9027 SE I-10 Frontage Road Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 987-6077 kathyskornertx.com Prasek’s Family Smokehouse 2949 SW I-10 Frontage Road Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 627-6027 praseks.com Retail Store Sears Hometown Store 3297 Hwy 36 Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 627-7889 searshometownstores.com/ home/tx/sealy/1932

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Retired Bubba Louis SealyTX 77474 (979) 885-0700 Carolyn Bilski Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-7814 Leroy Zapalac Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-9128 Nancy James Sealy, TX, 77474 (979) 885-5144 Zanetta Knesek 10250 Kulow Road Sealy, TX, 77474 (979) 885-8246 Roofing & Siding Houser Roofing 201 2nd Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 472-9176 houserroofingtx.com Precision Roofing and Restoration 326 N Circle Drive Sealy, TX 77474 (832) 665-7000 sealyprecision.com Xtreme Roofing 3026 FM 2187 Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 877-0875 extremeroofingtx.com RV, Tractor & UTV Sales and Services Cliff Jones RV & Tractor 1629 S Circle Drive Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-3554 cliffjones.com

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Self Storage

Swimming Pools

Kathy’s Kampground & Storage, LLC 5383 SE I-10 Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 987-6111 kkampandstorage.com

Invision Pools, Inc. 1811 Peach Ridge Road Brookshire, TX 77423 (281) 934-8777 invisionpools.com

Spay/Neuter Assistance Program PUPS - Prevent Unwanted Pets 1884 Bostik Road Cat Spring, TX 78933 (979) 732-5591 pupsofcatspring.com Sports & Recreation Texas Premier Sporting Arms 7311 Hwy 36 S Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 627-7827 texaspremiersportingarms.com Staffing Agencies Manpower 10235 West Little York Road, Suite 159 Houston, TX 77040 (713) 386-1443 manpower.com Personnel Services 2554 Ryan Street Brenham, TX 77833 (979) 251-7554 psstaffing.com Supermarket Bill’s Country Market 333 Fowlkes Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-3522 facebook.com/pages/ category/Shopping--- Retail/Bills-Country-Market-254932791380993

Title Company All Texas Title, Inc. 109 Main Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-6800 alltexastitle.com Bellville Abstract-Sealy Branch 19 N Bell Street Bellville, TX 77418 (979) 865-3127 bellvilleabstract.com Tractor Sales & Service Virnau Sealy Tractor 1537 Hwy 36 N Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-3549 sealytractor.com

Sealy Veterinary Clinic 1430 Hwy 36 N Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-4811 sealyvet.com Waste Removal/Management M & M Disposal 2610 Gebhardt Road Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 627-0063 mandmdisposal.net Texas Disposal Systems 12001 Mlcak Road Sealy, TX 77474 (800) 375-8375 texasdisposal.com

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Windows Window World 10540 Bissonnet Street, STE 150 Houston, TX 77099 (866) 946-3189 windowworldhouston.com

WCTractor 289 Gebhardt Road Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-6140 wctractor.com Utilities

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CenterPoint Energy 5431 Hwy Boulevard Katy, TX 77494 (281) 391-5106 centerpointenergy.com Veterinarian Sealy Animal Hospital, PLLC 1919 Hwy 36 N Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-7425 www.sealyanimalhospital.com

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Sealy Veterinary Clinic

Small Animal Exams and Consultations Nutritional Counseling • Vaccinations Microchipping • Preventative Medicine Diagnostics • Pharmacy

Philip L. Gorman, DVM 1430 Hwy 36 N • Sealy (across from Virnau Sealy Tractor)

979-885-4811 Phone 979-885-4867 Fax sealyvetclinic@yahoo.com Established 1985

www.sealyvet.com