Allison Drinnon

Allison Drinnon

The Sealy News • 06/10/2026

County delays data-center moratorium for public hearing

BELLVILLE – County commissioners are asking for the public’s input on a possible measure to more thoroughly screen or redirect data centers even as a developer warns a legal challenge could be the result.

Colorado County Citizen • 11/26/2025

Sheridan VFD to install dash cams / Witness describes firefighter at scene as aggressive

COLUMBUS — Sheridan Volunteer Fire Department intends to install dashboard cameras following a multi-vehicle car accident involving an SVFD firefighter and allegations about an aggressive firefighter behind the wheel.

Courtesy photo

Colorado County Citizen • 12/16/2025

Livestock theft under partnered investigation

COLUMBUS — The Colorado County Sheriff’s Office, Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) and Crime Stoppers have launched an investigation into the theft of five cattle from the Texas Thomas Arena between Monday, Dec. 1, and Wednesday, Dec. 4.

Allison Drinnon

The Sealy News • 02/10/2026

Seniors enjoy 50s-themed pampering with hairstyling, makeup

SEALY — Sixteen senior residents from Silver Lake and Oaks retirement communities experienced a luxurious 50s-themed morning of snacks, haircuts and makeup for free by stylists and volunteers at The Salon, Thursday, Feb. 5, in Sealy.

Colorado County Citizen • 11/26/2025

Weimar to update staffing procedures / City Manager resigns due to outstanding charges

WEIMAR — Mayor Carlton Tucker announced a new initiative to improve the city’s hiring and staffing policies after the discovery of now-resigned City Manager Donald Dixson having outstanding criminal charges in Pennsylvania.

The Sealy News • 08/13/2025

Felony child sexual abuse trial declared mistrial, jury deadlocked

BELLVILLE – The trial of Quory Lamaz Adamson on the charge of second-degree felony of indecency with a child – sexual contact resulted in a mistrial after the jury announced a deadlock on Friday, Aug. 8, at Austin County Justice Center in Bellville.

Allison Drinnon

The Sealy News • 02/24/2026

Sealy approves draft plans to overhaul Hwy 36 intersections

SEALY — Sealy City Council approved a resolution supporting Texas Department of Transportation’s preliminary plans to restructure Highway 36 and other streets for safety and operational efficiency during its meeting, Wednesday, Feb. 18.

Allison Drinnon

Colorado County Citizen • 09/24/2025

County republicans host vigil for Charlie Kirk

COLUMBUS — The Colorado County Republican Party gathered for a candlelight vigil for Charlie Kirk with worship music and words from county leaders, Tuesday, Sept. 16, at the county courthouse.

Courtesy of Joe Marusik

The Sealy News • 11/12/2025

Sealy ISD to display donated Ten Commandments posters

SEALY — Grace Fellowship Church and the Sealy Knights of Columbus donated around 300 posters of the Ten Commandments to Sealy Independent School District, Wednesday, Oct. 29.

Photo from Tate's Facebook

The Sealy News • 02/10/2026

Visiting author headlines electrifying resilience and scandalous romance of star activist in new novel

BELLVILLE — Award-winning author ReShonda Tate will introduce jazz musician, film star and civil rights activist Hazel Scott and her tumultuous journey to reclaim her dreams during an author event about her new novel “With Love from Harlem,” Thursday, Feb. 26, from 6–7 p.m. at The Story Peddler.

Allison Drinnon

Colorado County Insider • 06/24/2026

Cucumbers and Community

This spring, nearly 300 students of all ages dug deep into scientific learning and vegetable beds in three community garden projects. Five Columbus Independent School District teachers conducted the educational and developmental projects in their classrooms as part of the Columbus Education Foundation’s grant program. After months of hard work under the sun, teachers shared how the projects shaped students’ connections with each other and the world.

Texas State University • 04/01/2025

New Texas vaping law triggers transformation of Baytown’s DAEP

The rapid passage of a new Texas vaping mandate in the summer of 2023 forced Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District (GCCISD) in Baytown to transform an old elementary school and its approaches to vaping.

Texas State University • 12/01/2024

Border counties face high social vulnerability, correlates with high maternal mortality

Higher maternal mortality rates correlate to higher social vulnerability in Texas border counties, according to data from the CDC collected by Texas Community Health News at Texas State University.

Allison Drinnon

Colorado County Insider • 10/01/2025

Where Learning Becomes Legendary

Factions of kids embarked on quests and battled for flags in the forest of Eagle Lake Veterans Park as part of the semiannual Mystic Moon Live-Action Roleplay (LARP) over the hot, humid weekend of Aug. 9-10.