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The Sealy Economic Development Corporation will welcome a new face to the board this month with the addition of Mark Miller. Sealy City Council last week approved appointing Miller to the board, along with reappointments of Sealy Mayor Nick Tirey and Billy Schavrda. Miller will start his term this month and Tirey and Schavrda will continue theirs. All three terms will run through May 2015. The SEDC works to promote economic development in the
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Firefighters save two homes By ASHLEY TOMPKINS publisher@sealynews.com
Austin County volunteer firefighters saved two homes Sunday – including one that was within inches of burning down – after a parched field caught fire south of Sealy. The fire burned at least 50 acres off of Klopsteck Road, according to Eric Zapalac, Sealy Volunteer Fire Department assistant fire chief. The fire encircled two mobile homes on the property, but both structures were saved by local volunteers. One sustained some damage after flames came within inches of the home. ■ FIRE, page 11
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Local volunteer fire departments spent late Sunday afternoon battling a blaze on Klopsteck Road, just south of Sealy. The fire, which began when a hay baler malfunctioned while being worked in a field, burned more than 10 acres and surrounded two mobile homes. Above, volunteer firefighters work to put tear apart hay bales and put out fires.
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NEWSBITS Sealy Dance Club A public Red, White and Blue dance will be held Saturday, July 6, at the American Legion Hall in Sealy from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Music will be provided by Red Ravens, great two-step, waltzes and polkas. Most folks bring some kind of food, cake coffee, etc. Everything is put in the kitchen and eaten at the 9:30 p.m. break. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. More information: (979) 8853489.
After looking at the 14-day drought index forecast for the area, Austin County Commissioners Court on Monday chose not to impose a burn ban through the holiday weekend. The court also opted not to have the county judge institute an emergency declaration. The court took no action at Monday’s meeting after reviewing the Keetch-Byram drought index two week forecast, which showed high levels of water depletion in the county's soil, with the worst being in the northwest county. “We have not had any ■ BURN BAN, page 10
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The children at Creative Care showed their American pride with a parade on wheels last week at the daycare’s sixth annual parade. Bikes, trikes and anything on wheels they could ride, the kids did laps around the driveway for family and friendly spectators with streamers and other patriotic decorations. The Sealy Volunteer Fire Department fire truck also led the way of the small parade with lights and sirens going.
AC will replace BGCD member By AMBER GONZALES reporter@sealynews.com
Bluebonnet Groundwater Conservation District (BGCD) board member Sharon Brandes formally resigned from her position, citing health reasons keeping her from continuing her duties, according to the resignation letter presented to Austin County Commissioner Court Monday morning. “She has been a charter member and a tremendous asset to the community,” said Austin County Judge Carolyn Bilski. The vacancy leaves
Cheer minicamp Cheer mini-camp for kids 3 to 12 years old will be held at Sealy High School July 8-11 this year. Camp will go from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. and the cost will be $50. Preregistration is not mandatory. For more information, contact Mona Norris at (281) 460-0875.
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Contested well hearing to start next Thursday By AMBER GONZALES reporter@sealynews.com
An official contested hearing on the application to drill 10 wells and pump 7.3 billion gallons of water annually from under Austin and Waller counties and transport them outside those counties starts next Thursday, July 11. State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH)
Locals work against Electro well project By AMBER GONZALES reporter@sealynews.com
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is open to the public. More than 300 requests for a contested hearing were called
Concerned Citizens for Texas Water Resources, a group made up of residents from in and around Austin and Waller counties, is researching the affects on neighbors and the counties from the proposed Electro Purifications, LLC well field. So far, it has been the largest organized group of citizens consistently speaking against the proposal and plans to continue to do so, according to organizers. Along with speaking at community events, the group is looking at legal and geological research, which is posted on its website along with public documents related to groundwater
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When: Starts Thursday, July 11, at 9 a.m. Where: Austin County Fairgrounds in Bellville Judge Sharon Cloninger will hear the case at the Austin County Fairgrounds in Bellville. The hearing
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All Star Championship The Greater Sealy Little League 7-yearold All Star team took the District 13 championship last Tuesday at B&PW Park. At right, team coach Jason Kainer goes low after Maurice Wigfall scored a run in the district championship against Waller as manager Gary Dickens waits to congratulate the runner. Below, Rylan Reichardt throws the ball back to the infield during his team’s battle for the championship. Below, at right, The Greater Sealy Little League 7-year-old All Star team holds the District 13 championship banner after their victory over Waller last Tuesday at B&PW Park. Team members include Rylan Reichardt, Braden Tyler, Cade Langton, Jay Aguado, Clay Coleman, Hunter Orsak, David Kainer, Kyle Willingham, Zachary Barrientos, Maurice Wigfall and Jake Dickens. Also pictured are manager Gary Dickens and coaches Jason Kainer and Ryan Reichardt. See the full story in this week's edition on page 7.
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At left, Kyle Willingham focuses on the ball and nails a hit. The 7-year-old all-star team won the District 13 championship held at B&PW Park last Tuesday night. Below, team coach Jason Kainer hugs his son, David, after Sealy’s 7-year-old All Stars defeated Waller.
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American Legion, Auxiliary install officers The Sealy American Legion Post No. 442 Auxiliary swore in new officers last month at a banquet featuring J.G. (Lupe) Garza, the American Legion immediate past president, and his wife, Frances Garza. Pictured top left, from left, are president Norma Pavelka, Frances Garza, sergeant at arms Lora McCarthy, vice president Helen Burchfield, chaplain Wanetta Pierantozzi, secretary Dorothy Milberger and treasurer Heather Smith. Not pictured is historian Hilda Allison. Also pictured are members of the Auxiliary executive board, Joyce Amthor, Mikie Ehret and Betty Remmert. American Legion Post No. 442 officers at left include, from left, J.G. (Lupe) Garza, sergeant at arms Leroy Laycock, post commander Lou Cox, first vice president Terry Ashorn, post adjutant Charley Burchfield, second vice president Jessie Hearn, executive committee chairman Gene Remmert and executive committee members Charles Mock and Lawrence Blazek. Not pictured are post service officer Marvin Spradley, post finance officer Paul Dronka, post chaplain Lawrence Page and executive committee members Bob Moeller, Leon Konvica and Walter Mock. Above, American Legion immediate past president J.G. (Lupe) Garza shakes up a jar full of names to see who could be the lucky winner of the American Legion attendance award as his wife Frances, Charley Burchfield and Normal Pavelka look on.
Airman graduates from basic military training Air Force Airman Iesha M. Leonard graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San AntonioLackland, San Antonio. The airman completed an intensive, eightweek program that
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Your Two Cents The Sealy News is posing the following question to our readers this week: Do you think the Texas Legislature should adopt stricter rules on abortion and for abortion clinics? • Yes? • No?
Last week’s question was: Do you agree with the Texas Legislature changing punishment so that a 17-year-old can be sentenced to life without parole? • Yes 70% •No 30% Total Votes 50 Log on to www.sealynews.com to let your voice be heard. We will bring you the results of this poll and a new question every Thursday.
WHERETOWRITE U.S. Senator Ted Cruz B40B Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-5922 U.S. Senator John Cornyn 517 Hart Senate Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20510 (202) 224-2934 U.S. Representative Michael McCaul, Dist. 10 2000 S. Market St., Ste. 303 Brenham, Texas 77833 (979) 830-8497 Texas Governor Rick Perry P.O. Box 12428 Austin, Texas 787112428 (512) 463-2000 State Senator Glenn Hegar, Dist. 18
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STATECAPITALHIGHLIGHTS Lawmakers stay for another special session Gov. Rick Perry on June 26 summoned lawmakers back to Austin for a second special session of the Texas Legislature to begin July 1. Perry ordered lawmakers to write and pass legislation to do three things: •Regulate abortion procedures, providers and facilities. •Fund transportation infrastructure projects. •Establish a mandatory sentence of life with parole for a capital felony committed by a 17-year-old offender. Perry’s first called session ended on June 25 with Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, talking to death SB 5, legislation to increase state regulation of women’s health care and access to abortion services in particular. Davis’s 11-hour filibuster was augmented by motions and questions of parliamentary procedure by Sens. Leticia Van de Putte of San Antonio, Judith Zaffirini of Laredo, Kirk Watson of Austin, John Whitmire of Houston and other Democrats. A crowd filled the gallery and corridors in support of Sen. Davis’s filibuster, chanting loudly enough to create confusion on the Senate floor as midnight approached. Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, who presides over the Senate, called SB 5 to a vote just before midnight, but the 19-10 vote was not finalized until 12:03 a.m. on
ED STERLING Texas Press Association June 26. The filibuster —nonstop talking with no breaks — and the slowed-down vote had eaten up the clock, causing other legislation on the brink of final passage to die at midnight along with SB 5. Davis’s success in temporarily stopping SB 5 drew national and world attention, but Perry, determined to push through his agenda with the long-held advantage of a Republican-controlled Legislature, reissued his call for lawmakers to take up to another 30 days to pass the same set of bills that had just withered. Voter ID law to take effect On June 27, the U.S. Supreme Court released its ruling in Shelby County, Alabama v. Holder, Attorney General et al., a case calling into question the constitutionality of Section 4 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, a formula for determining which states or jurisdictions are held to a higher degree of scrutiny because of their history of racial discrimination. Texas and other covered jurisdictions, as a result of the ruling, are no longer required to obtain federal judicial “preclearance” of election laws. Attorney
General Greg Abbott hailed the ruling, saying the Texas voter ID law and the redistricting maps passed by the Texas Legislature during the first special session and signed into law by the governor on June 26 immediately go into effect. “Today’s ruling does not abolish the Voting Rights Act,” Abbott commented. “All states, including Texas, continue to be subject to Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and the U.S. Constitution, which prohibit racial discrimination nationwide,” he added. Meanwhile, Texas’ chief elections officer, Secretary of State John Steen, said photo identification will now be required when voting in Texas elections. A voter must show one of the following forms of photo identification at the polling location before being permitted to cast a vote: a Texas driver license issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety, a Texas Election Identification Certificate issued by DPS, a Texas personal identification card issued by DPS, a Texas concealed handgun license issued by DPS, a U.S. military identification card containing the person’s photograph, a U.S. citizenship certificate containing the person’s photograph, or a U.S. passport. With the exception of the U.S. citizenship certificate, the identification must be current
or have expired no more than 60 days before being presented at the polling place, Steen added. SCOTUS remands UT case The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 7-1 decision published June 24 sent the civil rights case Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin back to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans for reconsideration. The high court ruled the Fifth Circuit erred in granting summary judgment to the university, and, attorneys for the plaintiff argued that the university’s use of race in its student admissions policy violated the “equal protection” clause of the F o u r t e e n t h Amendment. Crime rate drops in 2012 Texas Department of Public Safety on June 26 announced that the overall major crime rate in Texas has dropped, while the actual number of violent crimes committed in Texas increased. Statistics in the agency’s 2012 uniform crime rate report show the number of crimes per 100,000 people in Texas decreased by 3 percent in 2012 compared to 2011 but the actual number of crimes compared from one year to the next reflect a 1.2 percent increase in violent crimes over the same period.
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Raising Academic Performance board of directors stand with Emmanuel Sanders, center, at the golf tournament at Stephen F. Austin Golf Club in San Felipe June 28. F. O. Tyler, just right of Sanders, was also honored for his service to RAP and the community.
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School will be here in a snap so save the date for the fifth annual Back to School Health Fair. The health fair is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 9, at the cafeteria at Sealy High School. The fair will run from 9 a.m. until noon. Backpacks with school supplies will be given on a first come, first serve basis (kindergarten-12th grade) on behalf of the Texas Children’s Hospital Health Plan. The event is being sponsored by the Texas Children’s Hospital Health Plan, The Department State Health Services and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Services. The day will be filled with door prizes, food and fun. More information will be coming forth in the next couple of weeks.
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Area golfers turned out last Friday for the second annual Emmanuel Sanders Invitational Golf Tournament, which benefits a mentoring program for students at risk of not graduating high school. The tournament again treated locals to golf with Emmanuel Sanders on hand to encourage everyone and take pictures and sign autographs for the event June 28 at Stephen F. Austin Country Club. Sanders was raised in Bellville and is now playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers as a wide receiver. Many Pittsburgh fans participate in the event because he is there. Along with raising funds for scholarships and supplies for Raising Academic Performance (RAP), the day honored RAP Board Director F.O. Tyler. The day started with 93-year-old Tyler teeing up the first shot of the day as the honorary starter. Tyler ripped the ball across the water and was able to hit it a long distance down the fairway on Tee-box No. 1. His audience of 150 all cheered as he showed them how to do it. Tyler was born in Nacogdoches County, although he is a long time resident of Austin County. His life has been one of helping people. Tyler was a teacher for 34 years in the Sealy Independent School District. He also served on numerous organizations and committees. Even though he’s been retired for more than 20 years, Tyler is still serving out his time helping others and being an active member of society by contributing his talents to various proj-
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GRANDJURYREPORT The Austin County grand jury returned indictments against nine individuals during its June term. Those indicted include: Larry Gene Edmond, theft of property greater than or equal to $1,500 but less than $20,000; Michael Joseph Garza, deadly conduct - discharge of a firearm and possession of a controlled substance more than one gram but less than four in a drug free zone; Tiffany Johnson, forgery of a financial instrument; Marvin Lee Jones, burglary of a habitation; Felix Mejia-Urquia, evading arrest with a motor vehicle and unauthorized use of a vehicle and theft of property greater than or equal to $20,000 but less than $100,000; Michael Aaron Munoz, deadly conduct - discharge of a firearm and possession of a controlled substance greater than one gram but less than four grams; Elo Herman Richter Jr., Driving while intoxicated for the third or more time; Vicente Juarez Villagomez, driving while intoxicated with a child under 15 years old; Derrick Martin Wilson, burglary of a habitation.
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Lady Tiger trio honored by TXSWA By CREIGHTON HOLUB sports@sealynews.com
The Lady Tiger softball team wrapped up its season back in May, but the players are still reaping the honors bestowed upon them by various statewide associations. The most recent was the Texas Sports Writers Association. Two seniors earned their way onto the 3A All State third team and one of the sophomore starters made honorable mention. Mendi Nelson was named as the third team’s first baseman and Kay Schroeder was named as the same tier’s shortstop. Nelson and Schroeder were seniors on last season’s region finalist team. Sophomore pitching sensation Mariah Holub was named onto the honorable mention list. With the Texas Girls Coaches Association All Star games next week, Schroeder will play one
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Kay Schroeder catches a hit during Sealy’s district championship game with El Campo in Columbus in late April. Schroeder was named as the shortstop for the Texas Sports Writers Association’s All-State third team.
more game before completing her transition from high school hitting powerhouse to Houston Baptist University and its softball program. The TGCA had previously recognized Nelson and Schroeder on its All-State Academic team. However, Nelson and Schroeder earned spots on the group’s 3A
All-State team. At the district level, Schroeder was District 25-3A’s MVP. Nelson was the Defensive MVP, while Holub was a first team selection as pitcher. Nelson and Holub were also on the Academic All District team, with 10 of their fellow Lady Tigers.
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Mariah Holub unwinds a pitch during a May playoff game. As a sophomore, she led the Lady Tigers to the regional finals and earned honorable mention by the Texas Sports Writers Association. Members are dedicated to developing values through sports coverage. Follow the Sealy News online at www.
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Angels plagued by injures at state tournament By CREIGHTON HOLUB sports@sealynews.com
Sometimes you win some, sometimes you lose some. And sometimes, injuries happen so much that you wonder just how you’re going to
make it through the day. The Blazin’ Angels, the Austin County Athletic Association’s traveling all star team headquartered in Sealy, earned its way into two state tournaments this summer. They finished
the Texas Amateur Softball Association state tournament in College Station with a 4-2 mark before returning to Aggieland the next weekend for the IFA/VTD state tournament. The Angels were
plagued with injuries and had a short stay in a performance-based tournament after one win and four losses through the Saturday and Sunday games. After opening the tournament with a 12-2 loss to the Texas Pride, the Angels bounced back with an 8-4 victory against the Krum Adrenaline. The Angels slipped onto a threegame losing streak to end the tournament with losses to the Venom, 5-1; Axe, 9-4; and a close loss to the Rattlers, 10-8. With their next softball event in their own backyard, the Angels stand at 27-9-2 for the season. Looking for a back-toback championship in their hometown, the Angels will defend their title in the Sealy C o m m u n i t y F o u n d a t i o n ’ s Sealybration Stars & Strikes softball tourna-
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Jaquelinne Bretado carefully moves to third base while watching the ball during the Angels’ first state tournament of the year. The Angels competed in two in College Station in June. ment next weekend from July 12-14. As of Monday, the tournament has 32 teams signed up. The biggest division is the Angels’ age group, with 13 teams in the 14-andunder division. While part of
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Sophomore Tiger is a Top 25 recruit Above, Christian Wallace and Holten Einkauf review a new play during the Wimberley 7-on-7 tournament June 22. Wallace is one of the top recruits in the state – as a sophomore – and is picked by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football magazine and renowned Randy Rodgers Recruiting as one of the top 25 sophomores across all classifications. Above, at right, Wallace catches a pass and is tagged “down” during the Wimberley 7-on-7 tournament June 22. At right, Wallace eyes his target before the snap during the Wimberley 7-on-7 tournament June 22.
All Stars bring home banner By CREIGHTON HOLUB sports@sealynews.com
Just making it onto an all star team in a child’s youth sports career is an achievement in itself. But taking it up a notch is bringing home an all star district championship. The Greater Sealy Little League’s 7-year-old baseball Pitching Machine team did just that with a 14-8 decision last Tuesday at B&PW Park in Sealy. At this age level, teams are allowed only five runs per inning and the future Tigers managed a six-run lead at the middle of the fifth. Playing as the home team in a six-inning game, the Sealy All Stars effectively ended Waller’s bid with a ton of runs scored earlier in the contest. The Little Leaguers set a precedent for themselves with this all star championship, as it was their first season to play after the T-ball level. “I think it’s an extraordinary thing for these 7-year-olds to do, as it was their first year playing together as an all star team,” said Ryan Reichardt, one of the team’s coaches. “It’s something they can build on now. These boys can get to play together for the next 10 years. It’s an exciting thing when you have a group like that, that starts together winning a championship undefeated.” Reichardt explained that most of the competition was with countywide teams, such as Washington, Waller and Lee county all star teams. The Greater Sealy Little League covers Sealy and just the surrounding area, and the rest of the county is split with Bellville’s league to the north and the Brazos Little League to the south. “These kids are competing against larger (Little Leagues) that are the whole county,” the coach explained. “It’s an extraordinary thing for little ol’ Sealy to beat them. To win this district is an extraordinary thing.” This all star team has
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The Greater Sealy Little League 7-year-old All Star team holds the District 13 championship banner after its victory against Waller last Tuesday at B&PW Park. In no particular order, the team is: Rylan Reichardt, Braden Tyler, Cade Langton, Jay Aguado, Clay Coleman, Hunter Orsak, David Kainer, Kyle Willingham, Zachary Barrientos, Maurice Wigfall and Jake Dickens. Also pictured are manager Gary Dickens and coaches Jason Kainer and Ryan Reichardt. secured a spot on top of a fire truck in next year’s opening ceremonies; with two more Sealy teams still in the running for their age group’s district championships as of Tuesday morning. “It’s awesome – I can’t wait,” said Jason Kainer, one of the team’s assistant coaches. “They get to ride on the fire truck in (next year’s) opening day parade. Little boys and fire trucks – you know how they are. It’s a great feeling as they get to ride through, representing Sealy, with the championship banner. You play Little League to represent your town. I’m super proud of them for what they’ve done, but on top of that I’m more happy for them. They’ll never forget this for the rest of their lives.” The team’s equivalent of a head coach, Gary Dickens, the team
manager, pointed out that as a team of only 7-year-olds, the Sealy team and their competition were all playing T-ball last season. “On the T-ball field, they don’t keep score,” Dickens explained. “It’s exciting to watch the boys come out here and have a good time playing baseball. We beat the two best teams twice to win it.” Sealy’s Minors softball team, ages nine and 10, were scheduled to play for their district championship Tuesday evening in Brenham. The 13 and 14-year-old boys in the junior division had to win in Navasota Tuesday and Wednesday nights for their district championship. Be sure to subscribe to The Sealy News for the latest sports updates in town. The Sealy News is online at www.sealynews.com, on Facebook and on
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The Austin County High School Class of 1959 met for their reunion on Saturday, June 29, at the Hill Community Center in Sealy. The class had 16 alumni show up along with family and friends for an excellent lunch and catching up. Hostesses for the reunion were Kathryn Anderson-Brewer, Arrememtia JonesJustice and Lizzie Zellis-Porter. Pictured at right, the other classmates that attended were: Beulah Boson, Valleda Crump, Curtis Evans, Howard Harris, Juanita Jackson, Willie B. Jackson, Bonnie J. Mayes, Wilma J. Sanders, Arthur Slater, Piccola Slater, Mella Spates Twiggs and Ora Hill Wallace.
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Chris Coffman, pictured above at center with his wife Brenda, took leadership of the Sealy Rotary Club as president last month. Coffman was sworn into office by Rotary Assistant District Governor Jay Altieri. Bottom right, four Sealy Rotary Club members received a special treat at the banquet dinner. Past president Evelyn Tyler sponsored Joyce Chandler, Paul Dronka, Lou Cox and Chris Coffman as Paul Harris Fellows, a mile marker for many Rotarians. Top right, new Rotary officers for the new year include, pictured from left, treasurer Joyce Chandler, past president Evelyn Tyler, parliamentarian Lou Cox, secretary Paul Dronka, president elect Renee Kofman, sergeant at arms Frank Lemanksi and president Chris Coffman, all pictured with Rotary Assistant District Governor Jay Altieri.
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Sen. Hegar’s tax reforms signed into law Almost one million businesses in Texas subject to the franchise or margin tax saw House Bill 500 signed into law by the governor June 14. The bill reduces the margin tax rate to 800,000 businesses in Texas. The bill also provides significant relief to more than 140,000 small businesses by establishing that any business making below $1 million in revenues will always be free of any franchise tax obligation whatsoever. “It was a true honor to pass a bill so important to Texas’ future. Meaningful tax relief was given to every Texas business under the franchise tax with a tax rate cut, and making the small business exemp-
tion permanent for Texas’ growing businesses,” said Sen. Glenn Hegar. “Texas was already one of the most sought after homes for businesses deciding where to locate and with the signing of this bill, those businesses have one more reason to look no further than the Lone Star State in deciding where to set up shop.” HB 500 will take effect on Jan. 1, 2014. The bill contains an across-the-board reduction in the franchise tax rate for all of the nearly one million businesses subject to the franchise tax. Regardless of industry class, number of employees, or any of the many unique characteristics Texas businesses have, all will enjoy a 2.5 percent rate cut in 2014 and a 5
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percent rate cut in 2015. The smallest of Texas businesses will enjoy not only the rate cut, but also a new deduction when calculating their taxable margin. The optional $1 million deduction will benefit businesses with up to approximately $3 million in total annual revenue. Businesses with $1 million or less in annual revenue will no longer need to wait on the legislature to renew their exemption, as has been done for the last four years. HB 500 permanently exempts those 140,000 Texas small businesses from the franchise tax, so that they can operate and grow without a penny of obligation in state business taxes.
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“I am incredibly proud to live in a state where freedom from overly burdensome regulations is the norm and not a dream, where a balanced budget is constitutionally mandated, and business owners can make their home with the full knowledge that their state government is working to foster their success, rather than taking big government approaches to drive them out of business,” said Hegar. “House Bill 500 brings tangible, meaningful, quantifiable tax relief to every Texas business and helps to ensure our great state remains one of the world’s premiere destinations for job creation.”
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Trinity Ladies meet Trinity Lutheran Ladies had a meeting June 6 with six people in attendance. The program, titled “Are you Going to Help Me?” was given by Antonia Romano. Graduates were given gifts and the Nite Box funds were given to the Vacation Bible School. Betty Remmert and Ruby Emshoff will be hostesses for the July 11 meeting, which will be held at 2:30 p.m.
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SHS band students honored at 2013 Spring Concert Sealy High School senior band students racked up awards and scholarships at the Spring Concert May 20. Tony Tsounakas, Brittany Wendt and Ryan Velasquez are 2013 seniors that have been in the Sealy Band sixth through 12th grade and were recognized with Outstanding
Senior Award certificates at the Sealy HS Band Concert. 2013 seniors Amy Joseph and Katie Whitlock were recipients of the Sam Hines Memorial Scholarship. Jeny Padilla, not shown, also was a recipient of the Sam Hines. Sarah Nastoupil received the Quincy
Jones Award and a Sealy Band Booster Scholarship of $700. Joseph received the John Philips Sousa Award and a Sealy Band Booster Scholarship of $1,000. Two seniors were awarded $650 Sealy High School Band Booster Scholarships, Joseph and Whitlock.
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Sign up for tons of fun Sealybration events Hoping a cow drops a hot one isn’t on everyone’s wish list, but winning $2,500 might be. At this year’s Sealybration, visitors will get to roam among vendors and carnival rides as well as play games like cow patty bingo, which the Sealy Tiger Youth Football League is hosting for the first time for cash prizes. Sealybration, Friday and Saturday July 12-13, is a fun family atmosphere filled with lots of activities like a barbecue cook-off, bean bag tournament, softball tournaments, children’s activities and nightly entertainment, said Melanie Willingham, head of the Sealy Community Foundation. And don’t forget the awesome fireworks display on Saturday night, she added. This year, the foundation is expecting between 8,000 and
10,000 guests. “It truly makes me happy to see that the purpose of the Sealy Community Foundation is being utilized more with each passing year,” said Willingham. “This is exactly what the Sealy Community Foundation wanted, for local non-profits to come in to benefit in multiple ways from this event, not only monetarily, but also in getting out there and getting the recognition of the community.” For the first time this year, Sealybration will have a waterslide available, thanks to Boy Scouts, and a parade. “This is the first year for the parade,” said Willingham. “I have always wanted a parade at Sealybration and I am hoping that it grows with each year. We want to show patriotism in this parade.” Tractors from the tractor show will lead the parade, and the foundation is looking
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A girl sits with Bruno, one of the dogs from Bark for Life at the Relay for Life booth at Sealybration last year. becue cook-off. Teams can move in on Thursday evening, and unless all the spots are full, registration will be accepted up until then. Registering for the softball tournaments, as well as the other events, can all be done online at www.sealycommunityfoundation. org. This year the Austin County all star team, the Blazin’ Angels, will need local cheers in the Sassy Bats Stars & Strikes Girls’ Softball Tournament. Entertainment on Friday will be The Emotions from 8 p.m. until midnight. Saturday will kick off with the return of Fred Rusk and the Zydeco High Steppers from 5 to 7 p.m. Following will be Bri Bagwell 7-9 p.m., Asleep at the Wheel
9:30-11 p.m. and Cody Johnson 11:30 p.m. -1 a.m. Friday hours are 6 p.m. to midnight. General admission is $10, children 6-12 are $5. Kids 0-6 are free. Saturday hours are 10 a.m. until 1 a.m. General admission is $10 until 5 p.m., then tickets will be $15. Childrens’ prices remain the same. “Sealy Community Foundation works year around to pull this event off, but none of it could be done without our volunteers” said W i l l i n g h a m . “However, we are always looking for volunteers and other non-profit groups to come in a benefit from the Sealybration.” Those looking to volunteer can call Willingham at (979) 877-7249.
“Right now our citizens are doing a good job of not burning,” said Reichardt. However, the county has had residents calling for a ban. Precinct 1 Commissioner Bobby Rinn said conditions in his precinct, the northern most parts, were
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SEDC continued from Page 1 city, and to promote or develop municipal infrastructure related to the development of expansion of business enterprise. Other members on the SEDC include president Charles Hinze, Larry Koy, Gary Chaney and Wyn McCready. The SEDC meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Sealy City Hall council chambers, located at 415 Main St. The City of Sealy has several advisory boards in which residents can participate. For more information or an advisory board application, stop by City Hall at 415 Main St., contact city secretary Dayl Cooksey at (979) 885-3511 or visit the City of Sealy Web site at www.ci.sealy.tx.us/boards.
PLANNING COMMISSION Meetings First Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. Duties •To make studies and project plans for the improvements of the city with a view of its developments and extensions. •To make plans and maps of the whole or any portion of the city and of land outside the city limits located within the planning area of such city limits and any other land outside the city.
•To aid and assist the city council in the preparation of the city budget and determination of sources of funds and in procuring of financial and other aids and assistance for the city from the state and federal government. •To act with and assist all other municipal and governmental agencies in formulating and executing proper plans for municipal development. •To plan and recommend the location, plan and extent of city alleyways, parks, playgrounds, airports, automobile parking places and other public grounds and public improvements. •To select and recommend to the city council routes or streets, avenues and boulevards. •To investigate, consider and report to the city council on the layout and plan of any new subdivision of the city or property situated within the planning area and to approve all plats, plans or replats of additions within the city limits and within the planning area. •To recommend to the city council for adoption rules and regulations governing plats and subdivisions of land within the corporate limits of the city or within the planning area. •To recommend plans to the city for improving, developing, expanding and beautifying the parks,
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lakes and public buildings. •To make investigations, consider and to make recommendations to the city council concerning traffic regulations, routing and controlling and highway designations. •To make recommendations for building and other necessary codes.
PARKS BOARD Meetings Scheduled as needed Duties •To solicit funds, gifts and bequests for park acquisitions, additions and improvements. •To review and make advisory recommendations to the city council on proposed park acquisitions, additions and improvements. •To review and make advisory recommendations on park and reaction matters submitted by the director of public works or the city council. •To promote and stimulate public interest in parks and recreational programs and assist in solicitation of the cooperation of the public and private agencies. •To review and make recommendations to the city council on change, modifications and amendments to parks and recreation policies of the city.
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Preventive, Emergency & Cosmetic Dentistry issues. But it still needs more citizens to get involved, even if it’s a few dollars or a few hours of their time, said member Jennifer Ruby. The group needs office supplies like paper, ink and binders, as well as people. Those who have geology skills or research skills are welcome to contribute. Time to work Excel spreadsheets or input data
would also help. And if time isn’t available, the use of LexisNexis for research would be vastly appreciated, said Ruby. Even those who can use social networking tools like Facebook would help get out awareness about groundwater. For more information or for those looking to get involved, call Ruby at (713) 204-3637 or visit http://cctwr.org/.
one of four Austin County representative positions open on the board, also made up of Milton Beckendorff, Michael Blezinger and Glenn Huebner. Each of the four counties in the BGCD has four representatives on the board. Bilski said she has been talking to Bob Browne, owner of the Stephen F. Austin Golf Club in San Felipe, as a possible replacement. Operating a golf course that sits near the Brazos River makes him a good candidate, she said. “He has as much invested into it as we do,” said Bilski. The court will look at officially placing him on the board at the July 8 meeting, a few days before the well proposal contested hearing July 11 at the Austin County Fairgrounds.
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Area fire departments were called to the scene at 4:57 Sunday afternoon after a hay baler caught fire. That fire spread to the field where the baler had been running. No one was injured in the fire. The fire started just at Klopsteck Road and burned south, surrounding the homes, and then burned south to Burger Lane. Two barns were also saved. Firefighters remained at the scene until after 10:45 p.m. Sunday. The fire was contained, but volunteers worked to ensure several bales of hay that had caught fire were no longer burning. There were also still hot spots in the pasture, including several bales of hay that had to be pulled apart and soaked with water to put out flames and embers.
Sealy, Wallis, San Felipe, Cat Spring, Bellville, Eagle Lake, Orchard and Pattison Volunteer Fire Departments were all on the scene with more than 70 volunteers on hand. Also on scene were law enforcement offers with the Sealy Police Department, DPS, Austin County Sheriff’s Office, EMS and Austin County Sheriff Jack Brandes assisted by flying a plane above the fire to give volunteers an idea of how large the blaze was. Tony’s Family Restaurant, Sonic and Pizza Hut in Sealy all donated a truck full of food for volunteers still at the scene. Zapalac cautioned residents to be extremely cautious this weekend. There is no county burn ban, or ban on aerial fireworks. The
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Don’t Get Trampled by the “Herd” Every year in early July, thousands of people “run with the bulls” in Pamplona, Spain. While the event is exciting, it is also hazardous, and many runners have gotten badly injured over the years. As an investor, you may find that running with the herd is dangerous to you, too — because if you’re constantly following what everyone else is doing, your own financial goals could end up getting “trampled.” The urge to run with the herd, or follow the crowd, may have been hard-wired into our psyches, according to anthropologists. In prehistoric times, running with the pack may have helped people minimize danger or increase their chances for finding food. But today, there are far fewer rewards for following a herd mentality — especially in investing. For example, consider what happens when the financial markets go through a period of volatility. Virtually every time this happens, many investors flock to gold, apparently believing that the shiny yellow metal will always be valuable and that its price will never drop. Yet, the fact is that gold prices, like those of other financial assets, do fluctuate. Furthermore, certain types of gold-based investments can be quite risky in their own right. What other “follow the herd” movements should you avoid when you invest? For one thing, try to stay away from “feeding frenzies.” If you look back about 15 years ago, you may remember the buzz surrounding speculative technology stocks — many of which were companies that had futuristic names but lacked some useful elements, such as profits or business strategies. For a few years, the prices of these companies soared, but
in 2000 and 2001, the “dot-com” bubble burst, splattering investors with big losses that were either irreversible or, at the least, took years from which to recover. The herd mentality often applies even when investors know the right moves to make. To illustrate: One of the most basic rules of investing is “buy low, sell high” — and yet many investors do the exact opposite. When prices drop, they sell, so that they can cut their losses — even though they may be selling investments that, while temporarily down, still have strong potential. On the other hand, when an investment’s price has shot up, these same investors will often keep buying more shares, hoping to reap even bigger gains — even if the investment has now become quite expensive, as measured by the price-to-earnings ratio, and has little upside potential remaining. Instead of emulating other investors, think about your own financial goals and create a viable strategy for achieving them, taking into account your risk tolerance and time horizon. Look for quality investments and hold them for the long term. Don’t be discouraged by the inevitable market downturns, but be ready to adjust your portfolio as needed. Above all else, be patient and disciplined, always keeping your eye on your ultimate objectives. It can feel comfortable when you’re in the midst of a herd — but it can lead you to places where, as an investor, you don’t want to go. Steer clear of the crowds and go your own way. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
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Mediterranean Steak Marinade Makes 1 cup 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons sea salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice 2 tablespoons fresh garlic cloves, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped 1/4 cup California chardonnay wine Combine all ingredients and mix well.
Serves 6 to 8 1 3-pound Omaha Steaks Tenderloin Roast 2 cups Korean Barbecue Marinade (see recipe) 1/4 cup Omaha Steaks Private Reserve American Steak Rub 1 pound Stir-Fried Bok Choy (see recipe) 1 14-ounce bottle Korean barbecue sauce 6 to 8 cilantro sprigs 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds Begin by completely thawing tenderloin. It will take 2 days in refrigerator or 1 hour in a sink full of cold water. Remove tenderloin from plastic, and place in a large resealable bag with Korean Barbecue Marinade. Marinate overnight in refrigerator. Remove tenderloin from marinade, and season with steak rub. Sear tenderloin on all sides on a pre-heated grill. Place in a 250°F oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature is 125°F for medium rare. With 15 minutes remaining, prepare the bok choy and heat Korean barbecue sauce. Remove tenderloin from oven, let rest 15 minutes. Slice and serve. Garnish with cilantro and a mixture of sesame seeds.
Korean Barbecue Marinade Makes 2 cups 1 tablespoon sesame oil 2 tablespoons garlic, finely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced 1 cup canned pear juice 1/2 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper Place sesame oil in a thick bottom pot and add garlic and ginger. Place pot on a medium burner and add the rest of ingredients and slowly bring to a boil. Bring heat down to a simmer and cook while stirring for approximately 5 minutes. Remove sauce from heat and refrigerate for up to one week.
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Ag workshop for veterans Cattle producers looking with ‘guarded optimism’ set to start on July 25 The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, in cooperation with the Texas AgrAbility Project and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, will present an agriculture workshop for military veterans July 25 in San Antonio. The no-cost workshop, which takes place from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., will be held at 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, 3837 Binz Engleman Road. The workshop, called “From Battleground to Breaking Ground: A Transformational Journey,” gives military veterans interested in farming or ranching the opportunity to get information on starting, developing and funding an agriculture-based business, said program coordinators. “The Texas AgrAbility Program’s focus is on connecting, assisting and empowering agricultural producers, their family members
and employees with disabilities and chronic health conditions to stay engaged in production agriculture,” said Dr. Cheryl Grenwelge, AgriLife Extension specialist in disability transition with the Texas AgrAbility Project. “About 45 percent of returning veterans are from rural areas, and we want to enable veterans with or without disabilities to return to the area of production agriculture if they choose.” The program begins with registration and a continental breakfast from 8 to 9 a.m., followed by a short welcome. Presentations start at 8:45 a.m. and include a presentation by a veteran currently involved in production agriculture. Additional presentations include an overview of the AgrAbility program, panel discussion on resources available for funding options,
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While there are signs of some ranchers beginning to rebuild herds, experts at the Independent Cattlemen’s Association meeting are monitoring the beef cattle situation closely as drought conditions continue to affect parts of Texas beef production. “Some areas are still in pretty bad shape,” said Phil Sadler, association president. “Cow numbers are down due to liquidations. Having said that, on the expense side, with prudent management that will be the key to being successful.” In the meantime, Sadler said any upward climb in overall cow numbers in Texas will not come overnight. “It’s going to be a slow process to rebuild herds,” he said. “The numbers are not there.” “Guarded optimism” was what he said would best describe the out-
look going forward, as more than 300 beef producers recently attended sessions at this year’s meeting in Bastrop. Stan Bevers, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economist in Vernon, told producers they need to closely monitor their expenses and track the performance of each cow. “You can’t manage what you don’t measure,” he said. “The whole point of being in business is to make profit,” he said. Bevers said while cattle prices remain strong, input costs continue to affect producers' profit margins. He said ranchers without any goals identified for their business are setting themselves up for potential problems. “You should make profits, then make choices,” he said.
Bevers said that too many cattle producers make purchasing choices before making profit. “When I first start working with ranches, I ask individuals if they are reaching their goals and effectively managing assets,” he said. “You need to identify what your goals are and where you are going.” Bevers said that starts with keeping good records. However, he added that producers don’t have to go out and purchase expensive software programs. “It’s doesn’t have to be a $6,000 software program,” he said. “It could be something as simple as a spreadsheet or even on paper.” Once a good recordkeeping system is in place, valuable data is generated to aid making decisions about the operation, Bevers said.
Livestock report: Four Counties Auctions were held Tuesday, June 25. Cattle Receipts: 869 Last week: 691
600-700lbs. - $122-129
The trend is steady to two or three higher on a good, active market.
Choice Heifer Calves 150-300lbs. - $170-225 300-400lbs. - $150-170 400-500lbs. - $140-160 500-600lbs. - $128-145 600-700lbs. - $120-136
Choice Steer Calves 150-300lbs. - $190-250 300-400lbs. - $160-190 400-500lbs. - $150-170 500-600lbs. - $140-158 600-700lbs. - $130-144
Medium Heifer Calves 150-300lbs. - $150-168 300-400lbs. - $138-149 400-500lbs. - $125-139 500-600lbs. - $117-127 600-700lbs. - $112-119
Medium Steer Calves 150-300lbs. - $165-188 300-400lbs. - $145-164 400-500lbs. - $135-149 500-600lbs. - $126-139
Bull Yearlings 700-850lbs. - $112-126 850-1,000lbs. - $100118
The trend on packer cows and bulls is between two and four higher on a good, active market. Slaughter Top bulls - $97-105 Medium bulls - $86-96 Top cows - $80-89.50 Medium cows - $74-79 Thin cows - $63-73 Pairs #1 $1,375-1,675 #2 $1,000-1,300 Bred cows #1 $1,050-1,275 #2 $850-1,000
Ag videos available on AgSmart.tv Roku channel The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is extending its reach to consumers with Roku connections to view a variety of educational videos. “In the past, creating your own TV channel or buying network airtime was very expensive and time-consuming,” said Treye Rice, AgriLife Extension project coordinator in College Station. “It was also tightly controlled by a few market leaders. Now anyone can create their own TV channel using Internet TV.” Rice said since December 2012,AgriLife Extension has been uploading educational videos to the AgSmart.tv channel, which is streamed to people with Roku devices. He said the same videos are also available on other parts of the AgSmart.tv network such as YouTube and the AgSmart.tv website. “The Roku channel is the new part for this type of content delivery,” Rice said. “This enables viewers to watch on big screen TVs in the comfort of
their living room, instead of having to squint at YouTube videos on their laptops, phones or tablets.” The addition of AgriLife Extension videos to the AgSmart.tv channel helps meet a niche market in which viewers are increasingly seeking content specific to their interests. Having television available through the Internet helps viewers find videos in a format with which they are familiar. Currently, more than 30,000 people subscribe to AgSmart.tv, Rice said. The initial AgSmart.tv channel categories for AgriLife Extension include: AgriLife Today, animal science, Dinner Tonight!, Texas 4-H, and wildlife and fisheries. Rice said more than 80 videos are already available in those categories, and a horticulture channel will be added soon. More information is available at http://internettv.tamu.edu/. At the website, click on the subscribe button to be notified by email of additions.
Kerr County 4-H team nabs national wool judging honors The Kerr County 4-H senior wool judging team became this year’s top youth judging team in the nation with its win of the 53rd annual National 4-H Wool Judging Contest held in Sonora. The competition and its sister contest, the 13th annual FFA Wool Judging Contest, headlined a host of youth events held in conjunction with the 76th annual Sonora Wool and Mohair Show June 18-20. 4-H is the youth component of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. The 4-H team from Kerr County scored 1,731 points to edge out the Gaines County 4-H team, placing second with 1,718 points. Third place honors went to the 4-H team from Campbell County, Wyo. Winning Kerr County team members were Sabrina Nentwich, whose score of 596 points earned her high individual honors for the entire contest, and Danielle Snow, Ross Potter and Haley Poole. Team coach was Roy Walston, AgriLife Extension agent in Kerr County. The Hondo FFA team won the National FFA wool judging contest with a total score of 1,829 points. The team was coached by Tim Tatsch, FFA instructor. Team members were Walter Nester, Clay Dale, Dalyn Smith and Cole Rosenbaum. Nester and Smith both topped the contest with scores of 611 points each, but Nester took high individual honors due to ties being broken by a predetermined formula. Second place National FFA Wool Judging Contest honors went to the Grape Creek FFA with a total score of 1,759 points.
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Ask the Doc: How do you deal with a possible hernia? I think I have a hernia. It’s not painful, just a strange bulge in my abdomen. Do I need to see a doctor? If you have a small bulge around your belly button, or elsewhere in your abdomen or groin, it could be a hernia. A hernia is formed when part of an internal organ or tissue pushes through a weak area or hole in the abdominal wall that covers most of the internal organs. Most hernias are in the abdomen, but the specific type of hernia depends on where it’s located. The most common type is inguinal hernia, located in the groin. Other types of hernias include: * Umbilical, adjacent to the belly button. * Incisional, or through a scar * Hiatal, a small opening in the diaphragm in which the upper part of the stomach moves up into the
DR. JOEY BLUHM Christus Health chest. * Congenital diphragmatic, which is a birth defect requiring surgery. There are often no obvious causes of a hernia and often no symptoms, either, though most patients experience some level of pain and discomfort. Hernias can occur from lifting heavy objects, overexertion or other activities that increase pressure inside the abdominal wall, from heavy coughing to constipation. But small children and infants can also be born with a hernia. Often, a bulge is the only symptom. If you notice a bulge around your abdomen or groin, see your doctor. A physician can often identify a hernia visually or by feeling the area during
an examination. An ultrasound or CT scan can also detect hernias. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience pain, especially when accompanied by nausea, a fever or discoloration of the affected area. The danger is if the intestine or other
tissue gets in the stuck in the herniation in the abdominal wall, it could lose its blood supply and cause serious problems that require emergency surgery. Also, over time, hernias generally get bigger, making surgery more difficult and more painful. The only permanent repair for a hernia is surgery that patches holes in the abdominal wall. This is often done laparascopically, using a camera with small incisions for less pain and a quicker recovery. Surgery is often done as an outpatient where you will be able to go home following the operation. Pain after surgery varies from patient to patient. The good news is that following treatment, hernias rarely return. Typically, after two weeks of recovery, you will be ready to resume your lifestyle without the concerns before the hernia.
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• 587 Cardinal Lane, 3/2/1, Small country home on 3.4 ac. ....................... $129,900 • 9640 Baranowski Bush Rd, 21.87 acres rolling with pond .............SOLD! $179,000 • 1087 S Holland, 3/2/2 w/Custom kit w/Granite, lg family rm....PENDING $229,000 • 892 White Oak Dr-2127sf, 3/2/2 New paint, ready to move in ................. $235,000 • 1120 S Masonic- 2361sf, 3/2/1+office, 1ac edge of town! ....................... $299,900 • 223 E Main, Old Texas Theatre - 3 apartments, office space .....................$395,000 • 00 FM 359 Hempstead-40 Acres, pasture, nice price ............................... $340,000 • 3742 Beckendorff 20 ac Ranch, 4/3/2 - Gst Qrtr, Equip & horse barns-20 ac..$695,000 • 00 Centerhill Rd-20 acres-Partially wooded, 1 mi from BV...................... $400,000 • 2180 FM 1094-3/4/3 4,145 sq ft, granite, office, gameroom, on 2 ac REDUCED $439,000 • 6282 Hwy 36 N. 5/3/3 Executive Style Home with enclosed pool, 5,000 sf shop w/living quarters or office space. ..................................................... $895,000
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★ #2771 - Sealy - 3/2 Fleetwood Mobile Home with A/C to be moved.......................................$5,000 ★ #2724 - Sealy - 2/1 nice townhouse in Westview Terrace .....................................................$75,000 ★ #2736 - Sealy - Spacious manufactured home on 1.99 acre lot ..........REDUCED $89,000 ★ #2726 - Sealy - Nice home. 3/1/1. Lg. yard .23ac. ................................................... $89,500 ★ #2769 - Sealy - Great home 3/1 with large shop & .3122 ac..............................REDUCED $99,900 ★ #2759 - Sealy - Great brick home, 2/2 w/huge city lot....................................REDUCED $109,500 ★ #2739 - Sealy - 3/2.5 Lovely home on private road.................................REDUCED $130,000 ★ #2775-Sealy-New Listing Charming1920s home 3/2/2 close to town square ..................$189,000 ★ #2776 – Sealy – Country home for multiple families, 3/2, 1/1, & 1/1. 9.69 ac. ..................$250,000 ★ #2764 - Gorgeous home 3/2.5/2 w/ wood and tile flooring 2.18 ac ..................................$287,000 ★ #2453 - Sealy - 2/1 on 3 acres. Right by Wal-Mart Super Center. .......................$455,900
LEASES ★ #2773 - Sealy - Nice Rental 3/1/1 fenced yard ...................................................... $950/mo. ★ #2754 - Sealy - Large Ranch Home. 3/2, Lg Fenced Yard ................................. $1,600/mo.
★ #2558 - Sealy - 1 great lot for building, deed restricted, approx. 1.03 ac. ...................$32,000 ★ #2708 - Sealy - 1.5 acres, nice lot, L-shaped property ............................... REDUCED $42,500 ★ #2680 - Sealy - Nice lot within city limits to build your own home, city services available. .$50,000 ★ #2703 - Sealy - Nice 1 acre tract of land + 30x45 shop.........................................................$75,000 ★ #2743 - Sealy - 11 acre tract of land off of FM 1458............................................. $110,000 ★ #2774 - Sealy New Listing - Lovely mature trees. Great location ready to build 3.94 ac............................................................................................. $74,900 ★ #2683 - Nice 5 ac. Lot. Ready to build your dream home ............................................$200,000 ★ #2732 - Sealy - 40.47 acres, great investment property ...................................... $485,562
OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE ★ Private office spaces - With own bathroom - Utilities furnished, 300 sq. ft....... $300/mo. ★ Office spaces on Hwy 90 West. Utilities furnished ............................................... $950/mo. ★★ MINI-WAREHOUSE AND CLIMATE CONTROL STORAGE UNITS FOR LEASE ★★
COMMERCIAL ★ #2768 – Sealy - Great land ready for comm development, approx. 6.425.............. $2,518,072 ★ #2761 – Hempstead - Great business opp - Bar & Grill, The Thirsty Parrot ............. $905,000 ★ #2658 – Fantastic commercial space available. Restaurant, retail and many others ..... $4,900/mo. ★ #2453 – Sealy - 2/1 approx. 1504 sq. ft. on 3 acres. Great area to build townhouse, duplexes, or small office bldg. right by Wal-Mart Super Center. ...............$455,900 ★ #2737 – Eagle Lake - 13,666 sq ft. Great for flea market, resale, construction or any retail business...............................................REDUCED $95,000
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Critter Connection Name: Gus Age: 4 months Breed: Great Dane? St. Bernard? ( A mix of something big!) Likes: Playing with other dogs. Dislikes: Little dogs who don’t like to play. Favorite Hangouts: Pastures with manure to smell, a cool spot under a bush. Unique talents/facts about me: I was in an animal control facility and got pulled out before……..well, you know. I am a laid back, loving fellow. Belly rub, please? Ideal date: An evening in front of the TV eating popcorn with my new family. Ideal companion: Got a kid? I think I would really like to grow up with a kid! Health status/family plans: I have been neutered, vaccinated and wormed. I am also on heartworm prevention – hate those nasty heartworms! If you are interested in making me part of your family, contact PUPS – Prevent Unwanted Pets at (979) 732-5591
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I was scrounging olumn by around the office supply cabinet last week, which Amber Gonzales is a great place for ancient artifacts like these floppy disks. These aren’t the real floppy, larger disks, but the small plastic squares just about the size of a coaster–which crossed my mind for another craft. But here I’ve made a pen holder for my desk, and I think I can do a whole caddy with enough. For the holder, you just need five disks and some craft glue. It was sort of like building a card house, very carefully. Start with the bottom and then attach one side at a time, glue on each side that is touching. Use a cup or bottle of something to hold up the sides as you build. Leave it to dry overnight and it will be sturdy enough to hold a handful of pens and highlighters.
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Author at the Library The Gordon Library will host Ron Rozelle, author of “My Boys and Girls are in There!” – an account of the 1937 New London school explosion, on Friday, July 12, at noon. Lunch will be provided. There is no charge but donations will be accepted. For more information on the book or to reserve a seat, please call the library at (979) 885-7460.
Arts, crafts show An arts and crafts show sponsored by the American Legion Post 200 of Wallis will be held July 13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and July 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 330 Legion Road in Wallis. Barbecue on buns, hamburgers, desserts and drinks will be sold. There is a $1 admission. Hourly door prizes will be drawn. For more information, call (979) 885-2164.
Top Cat Dance Club The Top Cat Dance Club is having a dance on Sunday, July 14, at the Fireman’s Hall in Industry from 3 to 6:30 p.m. Music will be provided by the Donnie Wavra Orchestra and the doors will open at 2 p.m. Top Cat Dance Club is committed to providing first class bands that play country/western music, waltzes and polkas. We encourage those
who love to dance to join our club. Walk-in guests are always welcome.
Parenting Classes A free parenting workshop is being hosted July 16 - Aug. 20 at the Gordon Memorial Library, located at 917 Circle Dr. Youth and Family Services will be holding Successful Parenting Workshops each Tuesday evening from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. For more information or to register, please call (979) 732-8355.
Wallis Dance Club The Wallis American Legion Dance Club will hold its monthly dance on Saturday, July 20, with music by Central Texas Sounds playing good country western and mixed music for your dancing pleasure from 8 to 11:30 p.m. So come out and enjoy. There will be lots of door prizes and free coffee. For more information call: Steve Muzny (979)478-2494 or Charley Janik (979) 4786226.
Lap for a Cure A diabetes fundraiser will be held at Irene LeBlanc Pool and Walk Park, located at 1500 Miller Rd. off Hwy. 90, July 20 from 8 to 10 a.m. Participants can pay $10 to walk a lap or swim a lap and proceeds will go to the American Diabetes Association.
Open Fridays The Gordon Memorial Library in Sealy will now be open on Fridays, 9 a.m. to noon, for the summer months of June and July. For information on the library, call (979) 8857469.
Alzheimer’s caregiver support The Alzheimer’s Association of Houston and Southeast Texas will sponsor Alzheimer’s Caregivers support group meetings. The meetings will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church at 311 Sixth St. in Sealy. The group will help caregivers understand Alzheimer’s, cope with changes and learn to manage everyday life. For more information, contact Eric LeBrocq at (713) 398-8200.
RSVP seeking volunteers RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) of the Texas Gulf Coast is an organization, which encourages, recruits and places volunteers 55 and older in community programs. There is no cost to be a part of RSVP of the Texas Gulf Coast, which offers excellent, free benefits to enrolled volunteers. If you live in Austin, Colorado or Waller counties, call Mary Martin at (979) 865- 9549 for information.
Free lawyer time Visit with a lawyer on the patio of The Hill restaurant in Bellville every Saturday morning from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Sponsored by the Austin County Bar Association.
Jail museum offers exhibits The Austin County Jail Museum is a local visitor attraction open Saturdays and manned by volunteers. Anyone interested in hosting tours at the jail museum one Saturday per month, please contact Becky Larson at (979) 877-8814. Volunteers will be given an orientation to begin. This historical county landmark in Austin County is a visitor’s treasure. The exhibits are fun and educational. For more information contact Larson at (979) 877-8814 or Austin County Judge Carolyn Bilski’s office at (979) 865-5911.