Category: Local News

The City Council of Sealy, Texas, has taken a significant step towards crafting a comprehensive golf cart ordinance, aiming to clarify the rules and enhance safety. The unanimous vote paves the way for drafting an ordinance allowing golf carts throughout the city, given that operators hold a valid driver’s license and the carts meet all necessary safety requirements.

The Gordon Memorial Library in Sealy, Texas, faces funding challenges that jeopardize its accreditation and ability to serve the community. While relying on financial support from local governments, discrepancies in funding and the need for additional contributions raise concerns about the library’s future.

At last nights Sealy, Texas City Council meeting, City Attorney Tim Kirwin highlighted the impacts of the 2023 Texas legislative session on cities, with over 8,000 bills filed and 230 directly affecting municipalities. Among the significant changes are new rules for third-party inspections, changes to annexation authority, a new Public Information Act request, the prohibition of TikTok on government devices, and the imposition of unfunded mandates.

The City of Sealy has issued a boil water notice for residents in Westward Pointe (Section 1), Schmidt Rd (Partial), and Gebhardt Rd (Partial) due to line replacement activities. Residents in these areas are advised to boil their water for at least two minutes before consumption until further notice to ensure the elimination of harmful bacteria and other contaminants.