https://allisonedrinnon.journoportfolio.comRSS Feed for Allison DrinnonenWed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/495978/uploads/8711075f-7cc2-4296-a81b-b3eea3c22e71.pdfThis 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.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/495978/uploads/8711075f-7cc2-4296-a81b-b3eea3c22e71.pdfhttps://www.sealynews.com/news-county-local-news/county-delays-data-center-moratorium-public-hearingBELLVILLE – 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.Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.sealynews.com/news-county-local-news/county-delays-data-center-moratorium-public-hearinghttps://www.sealynews.com/news-sealy-local-news/sealy-approves-draft-plans-overhaul-hwy-36-intersectionsSEALY — 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.Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.sealynews.com/news-sealy-local-news/sealy-approves-draft-plans-overhaul-hwy-36-intersectionshttps://www.sealynews.com/news-sealy-local-news/seniors-enjoy-50s-themed-pampering-hairstyling-makeupSEALY — 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.Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.sealynews.com/news-sealy-local-news/seniors-enjoy-50s-themed-pampering-hairstyling-makeuphttps://www.sealynews.com/news-bellville-county-local-news/visiting-author-headlines-electrifying-resilience-and-scandalousBELLVILLE — 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.Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.sealynews.com/news-bellville-county-local-news/visiting-author-headlines-electrifying-resilience-and-scandaloushttps://www.coloradocountycitizen.com/article/7472,livestock-theft-under-partnered-investigationCOLUMBUS — 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.Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.coloradocountycitizen.com/article/7472,livestock-theft-under-partnered-investigationhttps://www.coloradocountycitizen.com/article/7351,weimar-to-update-staffing-procedures-city-manager-resigns-due-to-outstanding-chargesWEIMAR — 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.Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.coloradocountycitizen.com/article/7351,weimar-to-update-staffing-procedures-city-manager-resigns-due-to-outstanding-chargeshttps://www.coloradocountycitizen.com/article/7350,sheridan-vfd-to-install-dash-cams-witness-describes-firefighter-at-scene-as-aggressiveCOLUMBUS — 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.Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.coloradocountycitizen.com/article/7350,sheridan-vfd-to-install-dash-cams-witness-describes-firefighter-at-scene-as-aggressivehttps://www.sealynews.com/news-sealy/sealy-isd-display-donated-ten-commandments-postersSEALY — 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.Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.sealynews.com/news-sealy/sealy-isd-display-donated-ten-commandments-postershttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/495978/uploads/4c53ea29-d25a-4a40-b59d-9bcca129d380.pdfFactions 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.Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/495978/uploads/4c53ea29-d25a-4a40-b59d-9bcca129d380.pdfhttps://www.coloradocountycitizen.com/article/6907,county-republicans-host-vigil-for-charlie-kirkCOLUMBUS — 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.Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.coloradocountycitizen.com/article/6907,county-republicans-host-vigil-for-charlie-kirkhttps://www.sealynews.com/news-bellville-county/felony-child-sexual-abuse-trial-declared-mistrial-jury-deadlockedBELLVILLE – 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.Wed, 13 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.sealynews.com/news-bellville-county/felony-child-sexual-abuse-trial-declared-mistrial-jury-deadlockedhttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/495978/uploads/ab44b0ea-9bb9-4937-a322-ae41b684c54c.pdfThe 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.Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/495978/uploads/ab44b0ea-9bb9-4937-a322-ae41b684c54c.pdfhttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/495978/uploads/2f086c0c-36b5-46f9-8ec4-0e41f7efe84b.pdfHigher 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.Sun, 01 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/495978/uploads/2f086c0c-36b5-46f9-8ec4-0e41f7efe84b.pdf