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Tractor Trailer Plows Through Sealy Tractor Fence Into Tractor Lot [VIDEO]
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A tractor trailer plowed into the Sealy Tractor sales lot Thursday morning mowing down the fence and hitting two tractors before finally coming to a stop. There were no injuries reported and workers from Sealy Tractor had the area cleaned and the fence back up by the end of the day.
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***UPDATED*** Sealy Police To Conduct Drill at Outlet Center Drive
The Sealy PD is warning the public that they will be conducting a drill at Outlet Center Drive this week. They warn the public so there is no alarm when they see the police and other emergency vehicles on the scene.
Read moreSealy ISD Bus Driver Loses Consciousness, Students Able To Control Bus
A tragic event happened for the Sealy ISD as one of their drivers suddenly collapsed while driving his bus with students in it. Nobody was injured but, the driver did not survive the episode.
Read moreSealy Park Burglary Solved and Suspects Arrested
The Sealy Police Department is reporting on their Facebook Page this evening that suspects that had broken into concession building used by the Greater Sealy Little League at B&PW Park have been apprehended.
Read moreSealy ER To Transition To Urgent Care Center September 1, 2018 [VIDEO]
The Sealy ER will be transitioning from an ER Facility to an Urgent Care Facility. Dr. Krishnaswamy explains the differences and how it will continue to serve the area.
Read moreSealy PD Warns of Burglars Posing As Contractors for the City of Sealy
The Sealy Police Department released information about a few robberies in the Sealy Area where the individuals were posing as contractors working for the City of Sealy.
Read moreWallis Chamber Annual Banquet “Big Barn Bash” Great Success
The Wallis Chamber of Commerce celebrated their annual banquet Saturday August 4, 2018 with a “Big Barn Bash”.
Read moreSheriffs’ Association of Texas Honors Heather Ruemke, Daughter of Sgt. Billy Ruemke
The Sheriffs’ Association of Texas has awarded the Sheriff J.W. Jankowski Memorial Scholarship for the 2018 Fall Semester to Heather Ruemke, daughter of Austin County Sheriff’s Office, Sgt. Billy Ruemke and Pam Ruemke.
Read moreExplosion At Western International in Bellville, Texas [UPDATED] [VIDEO]
Several explosions rocked Western International Gas and Cylinder, Inc. in Bellville, Texas. We’ve updated this story several times and will continue to update as more information becomes available.
Read moreSealybration 2018 Is In Full Swing!!!
The 2018 Sealybration is in full swing at the BP&W Park in Sealy, Texas! If you missed last nights entertainment, don’t worry, because it’s even better tonight! Tickets are still available for tonight’s entertainment.
Read more2009 Austin County Murder To Be Featured On Investigation Discovery This Month
A 2009 Austin County Murder will be featured on an episode of “Murder Calls” on Investigation Discovery this month.
Read moreAustin County Recovers Majority Of Pena Embezzled Funds [VIDEO]
At Austin County Commissioners Court last week County Judge Tim Lapham informed the court that the county had been reimbursed somewhere around $213,000 of the approximately $275,000 embezzled by former Austin County Tax Assessor Marcus Pena.
Read moreAustin County Crimestoppers Seek Help On Vehicle Theft/Arson Case
Bellville Police are investigating a theft of a vehicle that occurred during the early morning hours of July 2nd. The vehicle was found burning in a pasture within the 5000 block of Kuykendall Road just outside of the city limits.
Read more2018 Austin County Soil And Water Conservation – Banquet of Champions
Tuesday, June 5, 2018, the Austin County Soil and Water Conservation District held their annual “Banquet of Champions” at the Cat Spring Agricultural Society Hall. Awards were presented for the winners of this years poster and essay contest who showed this years theme, “Healthy Soils Are Full of Life!”
Read moreSealy PD Seeking Tips Concerning Ryan Ford Burglary
The Sealy Police Department is seeking any information that someone may have concerning a burglary that took place on May 22, 2018 at the Ryan Ford/Chrysler Dealership in Sealy, TX.
Read moreLeman Wins Texas District 13 House Race
Though the race was long and hard fought, Ben Leman pulled ahead to claim the majority of votes necessary to be declared the winner of the Texas House District 13 Race.
Read moreFire At Ryan Ford in Sealy Causes Damage But, No Injuries
A local car dealership, Ryan Ford, was the site of a vehicle fire that caused damage to the dealership but, no injuries.
Read more18 Wheeler Accident In Sealy Claims Life of Driver
An 18 wheeler crashed in Sealy, TX on May 17, 2018 at approximately 2:30 pm. It is believed the vehicle was struck by debris from the roadway, which caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle, leaving the roadway and coming to rest at the intersection of Kersten Road and Outlet Center Drive. The male driver was taken to Memorial Hermann Hospital by Life Flight where he later succumbed to injuries from the crash.
Read moreSealy Shooting Suspect In Custody
The Sealy Police Department released an update concerning the shooting suspect that took place on April 29th in Sealy, TX.
Read moreTexas House District 13 Special Election Set For Runoff
The special election Saturday for House District 13 is on track for an overtime round late this summer.
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