Bellville News

The Boys and Girls Club of Sealy is merging with the YMCA, which will offer the same type of afterschool program for local children.

Small town Texas meat markets turn out some amazing summer sausages. I would prefer to cruise around the countryside looking for new ones, but HEB provides a pretty decent selection too.

I am an official, "dyed in the wool" garden nut. I will bypass new clothes, new shoes, even chocolate in the pursuit of a new plant or knick-knack for my garden.

The Orange County community of Vidor was still reeling Thursday after the unexpected death of its elected city leader.

Share in the history of the area while honoring dad at the annual Millheim Father's Day barbecue June 15 at the Millheim Harmonie Verein Hall on FM 949 between Bellville and Sealy.

WANDERIN' WITH THE BELLVILLE OUTFIT ON FOLKWAYS SATURDAY @ NOON When South Carolina's The DesChamps Band garnered a slot at Merlefest 2007, singer/guitarist Rob Teter acted on the realization that his band was ...

A 19-year-old Brenham resident was killed today in a two-vehicle accident in Austin County. via Houston Chronicle

EL CAMPO The Memorial Lady Vipers wrapped up play Saturday going 1-2 at the El Campo softball tournament. via Victoria Advocate

This next week is a busy one for Waller citizens. On Tuesday night, Feb. 26, there will be a public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan that's in progress for the city. via Waller County Texas News Citizen

We inadvertently left out this week's softball schedule in today's paper, so here is a rundown of games being played tonight and Wednesday. via Austin American Statesman

Early voting for the March primaries begin Tuesday and runs through Feb. 29. Voters can cast their ballots from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Austin County Tax Assessor-Collector's Office at its new location, 804 ... via The Sealy News

Author's Note: This is another reprint about people that I grew up with but have lost touch with. via Waller County Texas News Citizen

“We're in what we call tier one (or stage one)”

Residents of Walker County have a second chance to ask questions and raise concerns about Texas transportation issues during a town hall meeting tonight at the fairgrounds. via The Huntsville Item

“It could be the middle of 2009 before we actually know exactly where the Interstate would be on the ground”

The majority of residents from Walker and area counties made it clear Wednesday night how they feel about the proposed I-69/Trans-Texas Corridor. via The Huntsville Item

“I'm still learning, and I'm happy to serve the county I live in.”

The Austin County Sheriff's Department is welcoming two employees to its office. via The Sealy News

“Why don't we just take a vote? Do we want this road or do we not want this road?”

RESOURCES MEETINGS AND HEARINGS Upcoming town hall meeting s on I-69/TTC plans Registration 5:30 p.m. Begin 6:30 p.m. • Bellville: Today, Austin County Fairgrounds Building, Texas 159 East at South ... via Houston Chronicle

“He came to Hempstead to defend the commission's decision and not to discuss the issues.”

Posted on 01/26/2008 6:39:48 PM PST by Tolerance Sucks Rocks Austin County residents get their chance Monday to comment on a massive "superhighway" that could be coming through their county. via Free Republic

“We've had people say they visit with their neighbors more at the pancake supper than they have in a long time”

The Sealy American Legion Post No. 442 is hosting its second annual pancake supper Friday from 5-8 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 1630 Meyer St. via The Sealy News

Father, grandfather, great-grandfather, veteran, civil servant. Born Jan. 8, 1918, in Bellville, Texas. via Houston Community Newspapers Online

“That's where your reward come in is helping people.”

Every hour, on the hour a Colorado Valley Transit bus pulls into the Wal-Mart SuperCenter parking lot, drops passengers off, picks passengers up and departs for anther loop around Sealy. via The Sealy News