Texas treats school threats with the highest seriousness, considering them felonies with severe consequences, and emphasizes the importance of reporting suspicious behavior to keep schools safe.
Read More![Learn, Grow, Eat, Go at Sealy Elementary [VIDEO]](https://i3.wp.com/austincountynewsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Sealy-Elementary.jpg?w=627&resize=627,376&ssl=1 "Learn, Grow, Eat, Go at Sealy Elementary [VIDEO]")
Explore how the Learn, Grow, Eat & GO! program is cultivating academic success and healthy habits through gardening, nutrition, and family involvement in schools.
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The Austin County Elections Office reminds residents that the deadline to register for the November 2024 general election is Monday, October 7, 2024. Citizens can register at the Elections Office in Bellville or online at www.votetexas.gov. Additionally, the office will host free elections workshops in September and October to help the community understand the election process, with topics ranging from voter registration to tabulating results.
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Sealy’s 2024 Fantasy of Lights promises an expanded array of festive events and activities, including a vendor blender, fun run, kid’s fantasy, and a new self-guided Christmas light tour.
Read More![Sealy City Council Debates PTO Policy Changes Amid Concerns Over $594K Liability and New Accounting Standards [VIDEO]](https://i2.wp.com/austincountynewsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Sealy-Page-Banner.jpg?w=627&resize=627,376&ssl=1 "Sealy City Council Debates PTO Policy Changes Amid Concerns Over $594K Liability and New Accounting Standards [VIDEO]")
The Sealy City Council is considering changes to its Paid Time Off (PTO) policy in response to nearly $700,000 in liabilities from accumulated employee leave. New governmental accounting rules under GASB Statement No. 101 require Sealy to recognize these liabilities on its financial statements, prompting discussions on capping leave accruals and mandating time off usage. For the public, the implications of these changes are significant. Taxpayers expect the city to be financially responsible, but at the same time, there is concern about how these policy changes might affect the morale and retention of city employees.
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