Sealy, Texas

2022 2023

Official Membership Directory Visitor & Relocation Guide

Featuring: BATTLE FOR THE ARTS Stephen F. Austin State Park Local Spotlight - Patricia Penner

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SEALYBRATION Area Attractions

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Welcome!

Tori Fisher Sealy Chamber of Commerce President

As president of the Sealy Chamber of Commerce and Sealy’s Convention and Visitor’s Bureau I am honored to welcome you to Sealy, Texas. Our town has small town charm and big heart and I would personally like to invite you to explore everything we have to offer from shopping local in our Historic Downtown District, joining us for unique events and festivals, to diving into our cities rich history by visiting our historic marker sites, and so much more.

We believe Sealy and Austin County is the very best place to grow, start, or relocate your business to. We strive to bring the community together with our businesses and fill the voids of having to leave our city by creating an atmosphere that supports our small businesses. We invite you to come by our visitor’s center and learn what Sealy has to offer.

Our roots run deep with our Chamber being a facilitator for positive change in our communities and the region since 1934. A validation of the Sealy Chamber’s mission continuously working to promote business prosperity and strengthen the quality of life in our community and the Chamber’s vision, to make Sealy the best choice to live, work, play and prosper.

We are a community blessed with numerous businesses and countless individuals whose beliefs complement that mission and vision so please join us for our Lunch & Learns, Governmental & Networking Luncheons, and Business after Hours events.

Tori Fisher 2022 President Sincerely,

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3 - WELCOME 4 - HISTORY 6 - AREA ATTRACTIONS 9 - BOTA - BATTLE FOR THE ARTS 14 - LOCAL SPOTLIGHT 18 - STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE PARK 22 - CALENDAR OF EVENTS

23 - SEALYBRATION & 23 - FANTASY OF LIGHTS 26 - AREA SCHOOLS - SEALY ISD, FAITH ACADEMY, BLINN COLLEGE 30 - RELOCATION 31 - CHURCH DIRECTORY 32 - CHAMBER MEMBER DIRECTORY

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HISTORY |

SEALY, TEXAS

A Look at the Past Sealy has deep roots in Austin County

S

ealy, located at the intersection of I-10 and Hwy 36 (just 48 miles west of Houston) in south central Austin County, was formed as a railroad town in 1879. Once part of the San Felipe de Austin Town Corporation land was sold to the railroad and named to honor George Sealy, a Galveston railroad director. Sealy became a commercial shipping center and many of the early residents were railroad employees.

In 1889 a fire on Front Street obliterated the wooden commercial property near the railroad. Sealy experienced a series of misfortunes, including a disastrous Brazos River flood in 1899, the relocation of the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe division headquarters to Bellville in January of the next year, and the devastating hurricane of 1900, which struck in September. The establishment, however, of such manufacturing enterprises as the Sealy Mattress Factory, the Engleking Brothers Broom Factory, and the Sealy National Bank helped to build the commercial reputation with their help the town rebuilt and today is the largest town in the County.

Sealy’s claim to fame comes from the world famous Sealy Mattress.

Although no Sealy mattresses were ever manufactured here, Daniel Haynes (ca. 1885) perfected the technique and equipment patents in Sealy which he later sold in 1889 to a group of investors who went on to make the Sealy Mattress a household name.

Browsing through Sealy’s Historic Downtown area with antique and gift shops, quaint cafés, museums, some housed in historic buildings along with many shopping districts throughout the city are a great start to any weekend. Many historic period homes

abound in and around town to add to your enjoyment.

The Hackbarth House John and Louise Hackbarth were two of Sealy’s very earliest residents. The Hackbarths were born in Texas in the mid-1800s.

Their parents were from Germany. John and Louise built a twostory brick mercantile store on the northwest corner of Main and Front Streets in 1880. The Hackbarths built the small house that is currently located within the Sealy Historical Park and placed it behind their store. This is where they lived for the first few years they resided in Sealy.

In the early 1900s the Hackbarths tore down their two-story brick grocery store and built a new store in the same location. In the 1930s that store was torn down and a new building was constructed to house the U.S. Post Office. That building still stands.

In the late 1800s the Hackbarths built a Victorian style house at the corner of 5th Street and Eagle Lake Road. They moved their small house and attached it to the rear of their new, much larger house.

In 1924, the Hackbarths tore down their Victorian style house to build a new Craftsman style home. Their small house was placed in the back yard behind their new house. The 1924 Craftsman still stands in its original location.

Above, the Haynes Matress Factory stands In 1989, their daughter, Mrs. Irma as a relic of days gone by.

Hackbarth Datweiler, donated It is not open to their small house to the Sealy Area the public.

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AREA ATTRACTIONS |

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Local Treasures Visitors will want to discover all of these Sealy gems.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY LORI OLIVAREZ-LIGUES

St. John Episopal Church in Sealy was one of three churches established in 1885, shortly after the town of Sealy was founded. George Sealy, a prominent Episcopalian, on behalf of the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Company, sold a plot of land on June 17, 1880, to Episcopal Bishop Gregg for the sum of one dollar with the specific intention of building an Episcopal Church.

The original plot of land for the “Chapel of the Protestant Episcopal Church” was 30 x 150 lot on Meyer between 1st and 2nd Streets. St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church as it was called at that time was built for $1,500 and had a seating capacity St. John Episcopal Church of Sealy is the oldest church in continuous use in Sealy,. of 100 people. The congregation was made up of railroad families. Bishop Alexander Gregg described it as “very comely and a joy to the faithful.” Today, St. John’s Episcopal Church is New nets have been installed at the tennis courts and may be picked up the oldest church in continuous use in Sealy, Texas. at City Hall. The public can reserve the park, tennis courts and nets in advance by calling (979) 885-3511.

The Abe & Irene Levine Family Park is located at 406 Main Street (centrally located, across the street from City Hall). The ammenities A historic landmark dating back to 1856, Saddleback Saloon embraces include playground equipment, gazebo, pavilion, sand volleyball courts, her history while continuing to grow with Tom Mendenhall at the helm covered picnic tables, and restrooms. since September of 2015.

The Sealy Business & Professional Womens’ Park is located at 1008 Main Street (northwest area of town). Ammenities include a T-ball field, three baseball fields, a softball field, playground equipment, basketball courts and tennis courts, a fishing lake, walking/jogging track, pavilion, covered picnic tables, a soccer field and accessible restrooms.

“All the bricks are made from Brazos River clay,” shared Mendenhall.

“There’s a lot of history behind it. It was featured from the 50s to the 90s in films, including Clint Black’s first music video, a few movies and even a Budweiser advertisement, in England of all places.”

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The Haynes-Felcman House is located at the intersection of Hardeman Street and Main Street, on the left when traveling north on Hardeman Street in Sealy.

After retiring from working in the oil and gas industry for over 41 years, Mendenhall touts his love of people as the reason behind making Saddleback Saloon his full-time gig.

“It’s my masterpiece,” added Mendenhall. “I enjoy every aspect of it. And I am supported by the city, police, EDC – a lot of good people.”

Saddleback Saloon is located at 207 Main Street and patrons are encouraged to follow them on Facebook for updates on their steak nights, pool tournaments, poker games, karaoke, and live music.

The Haynes-Felcman House is located at the intersection of Hardeman Street and Main Street, on the left when traveling north on Hardeman Street in Sealy.

The historical landmark on location reads as follows: This house was built in 1901-1902 for H. Schumacher. It was purchased in 1906 by Richard H. Haynes (1875-1942) who, with his father, founded the Haynes (Sealy) Mattress Company in 1909. Local confectionery store owner F.J. Felcman bought the property in 1927 and added on to the rear in 1929. It remained in his family until 1995. The structure is a fine example of a Queen Anne residence with a projecting front gable decorated with wood shingles, stained glass, and jigsawn brackets. The front porch also displays late Victorian details including wood balusters and frieze.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1999

Second from top, Mark A. Chapman Park; bottom, Saddleback Saloon in downtown Sealy.

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A N A R T I S T I C F L A I R | EMILY HENDERSON

Artist Tyler Kay puts finishing touches on her Best of Fest winning mural.

EXCITING ANNUAL EVENT IN DOWNTOWN SEALY

BOTA SEALY: THE FIRST OF MANY The first annual Battle fOr the Arts put on by the Sealy Main Street Program is sure to be back!

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AN ARTISTIC FLAIR

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t all started with the idea of bringing a film fest to Sealy, hoping to draw in artists and spectators from Houston since the area doesn’t currently have an event of that kind. What began as a small idea quickly developed into a larger vision as Sealy Main Street board members excitedly offered fresh ways to incorporate other arts. Before they knew it, they had designed an event unlike any other where film, dance, bands, art, and culinary arts collided, battling it out for a chance to be named festival favorite.

“As a Main Street America™ accredited program, Sealy Main Street is a recognized leading program among the national network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities who share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development,” describes their website.

Sealy Main Street is Managed by Chelsea Humes, who is passionate about Main Street and creating a place for the community to gather. The board consists of 10 other members who envision creating places that people love to live and visit, where businesses can thrive, and where community can come together. An event like BOTA checked all those boxes, and then some!

The excitement was palpable in contestants and event-goers alike, eager to connect with fellow lovers of the arts and take in as much as possible. Artists shared their passions with the crowds, and those in attendance watched in amusement. It’s not often you find as many talented people that BOTA boasted to host in one place, especially in a hidden gem of a location like Sealy.

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Above, mural artists work on their masterpieces, while event goers sign the community mural wall.

AN ARTISTIC FLAIR While the event provided unique entertainment for attendees, it also gave contestants the opportunity to gain exposure and network with fellow artists. Moments like those can define an artist’s career, creating a pivotal point in their trajectories. How impactful that Sealy Main Street was able to create such an event, bringing people together to celebrate and embrace different artistries!

Competitions were hosted throughout historic downtown Sealy, highlighting many of Main Street’s iconic locations. This gave attendees the chance to see little bits and pieces of the town as they navigated the event, organically featuring its qualities and allowing those in attendance to take in all that Sealy has to offer.

Interactive mural painting allowed folks to literally make their mark on the community, symbolizing how all members are an important piece of the bigger picture.

It’s as if the town itself became a part of the featured art.

It truly was a community effort to pull off such an elaborate event. Venues like the Saddleback Saloon, Sealy High School, Liedertafel Hall, San Felipe de Austin Historic Site, Sealy Historical Park, the Texas Theater, and Sealy Trinity Lutheran Church were vital in making it as successful as it was. Countless volunteers donated their time, and local business graciously sponsored.

As wonderful as it was, the Sealy Main Street board is already talking about how they can make next year even better!

“We were very excited to have people visit from all over Texas, and even a few from out of state, that are very excited to come back for this next year,” stated Chelsea Humes, Sealy Main Street Project Manager.

Information regarding this event can be found at www. botasealy.com and details about the Sealy Main Street Project, including information about how to help in their efforts, at www.mainstreet.sealyedc.com.

Top left, BOTA was a hit, largely in part to its volunteers; bottom left, Sealy’s Liedertafel Hall is a piece of art in itself; top right, the Battle of the Bands at Saddleback Saloon was the perfect way to end the day of festival-ing around town, bottom right, post-viewing Q&As with directors and their teams were held at Liedertafel Hall, where the film festival was hosted.

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A Beacon of Sealy Pregancy Resource Center’s Pat Penner is busy doing God’s work PHOTOGRAPHY EMILY HENDERSON

There are those that let their hardships in life bring them down and then there are others who find a way to use their struggles in life to pave the way for others. Pat Penner definitely falls into the second category. As the executive director at Sealy Pregnancy Resource Center, she is a shining beacon for area young ladies facing an unplanned pregnancy by assisting them in writing success stories of their very own.

“It’s rewarding, that’s for sure,” said Pat. “I was a teenage mother at age 16 and I received an enormous amount of support and help. I wanted to be able to give back.

While working for BP as an engineer, I searched around looking for someplace I could help. I discovered an organization called Fifth Ward Pregnancy Help Center in Houston, led by Executive Director Sylvia Johnson.

For ten years I volunteered my time to counsel and assist young ladies. It means so much to me to be able to share my story and encourage them.”

Although Pat is now an executive director herself, she’s still volunteering.

“I don’t take a salary here,” shared Pat. “I want to make sure that the money is going directly towards helping the young ladies as much as possible.

“We opened our doors on February 10, 2016. I started working on this project in 2014 when I retired from BP. After I retired, my husband told me to take some time and see what God wanted me to do. Together we took a bible study class that focused on seeing where God is at SEALY, TEXAS |

work and meeting Him where He is. I took that to heart.

We see God’s hands in everything we are doing. You’re going to think I’m crazy, but when we need something, it shows up. Whatever we need, people show up with it.

Amazing miracles over and over again.”

The good work that Pat and her team are doing in Sealy is quite different from what she experienced in downtown Houston.

‘Because we are in a small community, we are able to do more,” added Pat. “Our young ladies come in every week. We encourage them to take classes and do counseling. They learn, for example, how to care for their baby or handle a difficult child. We get ideas from them, as well, to help us improve. Some mothers say it would be nice if they had an older person in their life to help out and get ideas from. When we get into our new building, we plan to find mothers to Above, Pat volunteer and be mentors. A lot of our Penner, executive young ladies have had a really tough director of the upbringing and don’t have a parent in Sealy Pregnancy Rescource Center. their life that they can turn to.”

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And that new building will allow Pat and her team to accomplish even more than they are now.

“We have had tremendous support from the community to assist in helping our young ladies,” said Pat. “Lifebridge Community Church gave us a home. We are outgrowing the space with fifty-plus young ladies coming in every week. Two donors gave us money to help us get started on the building. We have some work to do but we’re taking it in God’s time. We are not trying to rush it. This is God’s center, not mine. I simply keep my focus on Him and everything will be great.”

Sealy Pregnancy Resource Center is located at 2555 FM 1094 and online at www.sealyprc. com. Donations may be mailed to P.O. Box 1108, Sealy, TX 77474 or made on their website. Donors are able to specify what the funds are to be directed.

Top, the future home of Sealy Pregnancy Resource Center; middle, Pat sorts through baby clothes at the center; bottom, the street view.

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Get Outside Stephen F. Austin State Park offers visitors a view at the Cradle of Texas Liberty PHOTOGRAPHY EMILY HENDERSON

The San Felipe de Austin Corporation deeded Stephen the historic town of San Felipe. San Felipe was the seat of F. Austin State Park to the state in 1940. The park government of the Anglo-American colonies in Texas. opened the same year.

Colonization Settling Texas From 1824 to 1836, San Felipe de Austin was the capital The park is on the Brazos River, near an old ferry of the American colonies in Texas. It was also the social, crossing. It is part of the Commercio Plaza de San economic and political center.

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S T E P H E N F. A U S T I N S T A T E PA R K The San Felipe de Austin Corporation deeded Stephen F. Austin State Park to the state in 1940. The park opened the same year.

Nature Stephen F. Austin State Park protects 473 acres of wetland and hardwood forest. Cedar elm, hickory, Osage orange, green ash, cottonwood, syc­ a­more and hack­berry are the main trees growing in the park.

Forest canopies shelter a dense under­ growth of coralberry, dwarf pal­ metto, American beautyberry, pos­sum­haw, yaupon, grapevine and Alabama supple­ jack. Turk’s cap with its beautiful red blooms grows throughout the park. Look for bluebonnets around park headquarters in early spring.

Things to Do Explore the trails, bring a picnic, look for a geocache or wild­life, or set up camp. Learn about Texas’ early col­ o­ nists nearby at a state historic site. Plan your next reunion at the dining hall or group camp.

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Plentiful wildlife Birders may search for nesting pileated woodpeckers, as well as many other species such as barred owls, warblers, yellowbilled cuckoos, white-eyed vireos, Mississippi kites and northern parulas. Ask at head­quarters for a bird list.

You are likely to see whitetailed deer, raccoons, opossums, armadillos, rabbits and squirrels when you visit. Other creatures tend to be more elusive, such as the bobcat.

Fireflies put on a show in May and June, just as it is getting dark. Take a short walk on one of the trails to see them flitting among the trees or watch for them from your campsite.

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A R E A E V E N T S | SEALY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Calendar of Events FEBRUARY Chocolate Walk (B) - Thursday before Valentine’s Day

AUGUST Salt Grass Trail Ride (B) - Last Weekend

MARCH Classic Car Stampede Car Show (B) - Second Saturday

SEPTEMBER Round Top Antique Show in Shelby - Last Week

Round Top Antique Show (Shelby) - Last week

OCTOBER San Felipe de Austin SHS Archeology Month

APRIL Texas Select Custom Cutlery Event (B) - First Weekend

New Ulm Oktoberfest (New Ulm) - First Saturday

Sealy Historical Society Spring Fest (S) - Second Saturday

Austin County Fair & Rodeo (B) - Second Full Week October

Fruehling Saengerfest (B) - Fourth Sunday

Round Top Antique Show in Shelby - Last week

BOTA - Battle For The Arts (S) - Last Weekend

Small Town Halloween (B) - Last Saturday

MAY Honey Bee Jubilee (New Ulm) - First Saturday Mudbugs On Main (S) - Second Saturday Peter’s Community Picnic - Mother’s Day Magnolia Days (Columbus) – Third Weekend JUNE Cat Spring Ag Society June Fest - First Saturday 90 Miles on 90 Garage Sale (S) - Second Weekend

Pickin’ & Grinnin’ Festival (B) - Last Weekend Boo Bash - Halloween on Main Street (S) - October 31 NOVEMBER Father of Texas Celebration (San Felipe) - Second Weekend DECEMBER Small Town Christmas (B) - First Saturday of the month, event starts the Friday before Fantasy of Lights (S) - First Weekend

Millheim Annual Father’s Day Barbecue - Father’s Day

ONGOING EVENTS Bellville Market Day (B) - February-May & September-December

JULY Kenney Hall 4th of July BBQ Celebration (Kenney)

Farmers Market - First Saturdays February through December

Wallis 4th of July Celebration (Wallis) Sealybration (S) - Second Weekend Austin County Fair Shrimp Boil (B) - Third Friday

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Above, Spring Fest is held the second Saturday of April and is sponsored by the Sealy Area Historical Society.

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AREA EVENTS

Sealybration, an annual event hosted by the Sealy Community Foundation, is a party for everyone with exciting entertainers, popular events like the IBCA-sanctioned barbecue cook-off and VIP Experience, and much more. This patriotic, family-friendly event is held annually at Sealy’s Business & Professional Women’s Park.

In the 13 years since the Sealy Community Foundation began organizing Sealybration, countless hours of volunteer time have been spent pulling off this now three-day-long event that attracts visitors from all over the state for the IBCA Sanctioned BBQ cookoff, softball tournament, and top-notch live entertainment.

During this time, the Sealy Community Foundation has given around $145,000 in scholarships to 135 students and donations to many non-profits.

For updates, be sure and like “Sealy Community Foundation” on Facebook or visit online at sealybration.sealycommunityfoundation.com.

Fantasy of of Lights Lights Fantasy The Sealy Community Foundation kicks off the holiday season with Sealy’s Annual Fantasy of Lights, every December. Festival-goers will enjoy activities for all ages including live entertainment, specialty booths, a 5K and 1K fun run benefitting the Sealy PTA, the Snowball Classic softball tournament, pageants and the annual Kids Fantasy in the park with crafts, live snowfall and a visit from Santa himself. It’s all capped off with a lighted parade Saturday evening.

a local nonprofit organization whose mission is serving as a voice for all non-profits, with intent to advance education and charity. For registration forms and a detailed schedule of the Fantasy of Lights festivities visit online at FOL.sealycommunityfoundation.com. Also, like “Sealy Community Foundation” on Facebook for updated information and contests.

“The Fantasy of Lights festival has become a tradition to many Sealy residents who look forward to kicking off the Christmas season at this fun event,” said Melanie Willingham, President of the Sealy Community Foundation. “It’s a weekend with something for everyone and many opportunities to share in the Christmas spirit with family and friends. This festival continues to improve year after year due to our amazing volunteers and generous sponsors. We hope to see everyone at Fantasy of Lights!”

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L O C A L S C H O O L S | PHOTOGRAPHY BY EMILY HENDERSON

A World of Opportunities Sealy area schools stand ready to offer the highest level of education to our next generation.

SEALY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Sealy Independent School District is committed to ensuring high levels of learning for all. Their vision statement states that students will be prepared to positively impact the world. They envision a school community where they accomplish this by: establishing a professional learning community, working in effective collaborative teams, identifying essential learning standards, monitoring student progress continually, and providing interventions and enrichment for all students.

“Sealy ISD offers a wide array of amazing student opportunities,” said Dr. Bryan Hallmark, superintendent of Sealy ISD. “Whether it is a dual-language program that is second to none, a state-renowned agriculture program, or anything in between, we have something for everyone. I guarantee you will not find a more passionate group of teachers and support staff. Our people go

Above, the Sealy Tiger stadium; bottom Sealy High School. Facing page from top, Sealy Junior High, Maggie B. Selman Elementary, Sealy Elementary.

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LOCAL SCHOOLS above and beyond to give all students an incredible learning experience that truly prepares them for their future. If you want world-class opportunities with a small town feel, come join the Tiger family.”

Sealy ISD is located at 939 Tiger Lane and online at www.sealyisd.com.

SEALY HIGH SCHOOL Sealy High School is located at 2372 Championship Drive. They are ranked within the top 50% of all high schools in the state of Texas in 2022. They have a total enrollment of 817 students. Sealy High School is classified as a 4A school by the UIL. For the 20202021 season, the Sealy Tigers football team finished second in the district.

SEALY JUNIOR HIGH Sealy Junior High is located at 939 Tiger Lane.

SEALY ELEMENTARY Sealy Elementary is located at 723 FM 2187.

MAGGIE B. SELMAN ELEMENTARY Maggie B. Selman Elementary School is a part of Sealy ISD. The school is located at 1741 US-90.

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LOCAL SCHOOLS

FAITH ACADEMY The entire staff and faculty at Faith Academy strive to create a loving, structured environment where learning is encouraged each day. They state that they want each student to focus on their God-given talents and we work with them to overcome any struggles. Faith Academy offers a quality, Christian education to students as young as 18 months old through high school seniors.

“Faith Academy’s purpose is to raise up Jesus Christ as the standard of excellence in education,” said Amy Catlett, chaplain at Faith Academy. “The students’ identity in Christ is the foundation of his spiritual, mental, physical and social development.”

Faith Academy is located at 12177 Highway 36 in Bellville and online at www.faithacdemybellville.org.

Top, teh office building at Faith Academy welcomes guests and visitors; bottom, students and staff remind everyone about the annual National Day of Prayer. Faith Academy offers a Christian education to their students in a comfortable atmosphere where all can express their faith.

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BLINN COLLEGE Conveniently located just off Interstate 10, the Blinn-Sealy Campus offers a range of courses for commuter students throughout the greater Houston area. At Blinn-Sealy, students can complete their Texas Core Curriculum and earn their associate degree, preparing them for transfer to a wide variety of four-year universities. Blinn’s knowledgeable and experienced faculty provide instruction in an intimate setting and bring the college experience to a rapidly growing area of the state.

Top, Blinn College Sealy Campus is proud to welcome new and returning students; bottom, they campus is conviently located and ready to serve the entire area. They strive to be open and accessible to students to help them with all aspects of their college education.

“Blinn College Sealy is the smallest, and we think the most personal, campus in the Blinn District,” said Lisa Canton, executive dean at Blinn College Sealy Campus. “Our classes are relatively small and therefore can be less intimidating to a student new to college. The faculty and staff at the Blinn Sealy Campus are invested in the community and the students. They want the students to succeed in and out of the classroom. In addition, we are a full service campus and can assist students with advising, financial aid and registration.”

Blinn College’s Sealy Campus is located at 3701 Outlet Mall Drive, STE 250 and online at www.blinn.edu.

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RELOCATION INFORMATION

Stay Awhile The City of Sealy welcomes you if you are considering making Sealy your new home.

Sealy, Texas is the largest city in beautiful Austin County, located 50 miles west of downtown Houston. We are conveniently located at the crossroads of Interstate 10 and Hwy. 36, making it an ideal location and prime environment for economic development.

Population 1990 4,541 2000 5,248 2010 6,019 2017 7,059 2020 6439

The region has several manufacturing and industrial facilities which add to the relative stability of the unemployment rate. These local facilities produce and distribute corrugated boxes, flanges, bricks and concrete products.

Sealy currently enjoys a favorable economic environment and local indicators point to continued stability.

Ethnic Composition White

Hispanic/Latino African-American Other

Sealy is located on I-10 between Houston and San Antonio. Great proximity to major markets and the energy corridor area. State Highway 36 runs through Sealy towards Brenham and Highway 290. Access couldn’t be much better!

2,485 2,798 615 541

Income 2021 Est. Average Household Income $65,420 2021 Est. House Value $156,700 Source For Above: U.S. Census Bureau / Environics Analytics

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Unemployment Estimated Unemployment Rate for Austin County, July, 2021: 7.2% Labor Force Employment Unemployment

13,327 12,744 529

Source: Texas Workforce Commission, Labor Market and Career Information Department

Geography Elevation

Area

Climate Avg. Temperature 69 Avg. High Temperature 81 Avg. Low Temperature 58 www.sealyedc.com

190 ft.

13.11 sq. mi.

CHURCH LISTINGS

Worship with Us Everyone is welcome at any of these area churches All Around Cowboy Church 5812 Crosstree Lane Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-1155 www.allaroundcowboychurch.com Wednesday worship 7pm Sunday worship 10am Christian City Fellowship 5243 Highway 36 North Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-3113 www.ccf.life Wednesday worship 7pm Sunday worship 10am First Baptist Church of Sealy 707 8th Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-3302 www.fbcsealy.net Sunday worship 11am First United Methodist Church 200 Atchison Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-2223 www.fumcsealy.org Sunday worship 8am and 10am First Presbyterian Church of Sealy 172 Selman Drive Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-3993 www.firstpresbyterian.org Sunday worship 10am

Grace Fellowship 1115 Miller Road Sealy, TX 77474 (281) 702-5602 or (281) 702-5601 www.gracefellowshipsealy.com Sunday worship 10:15am

St. John Episcopal Church 515 Meyer Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-2359 www.stjohnsealy.com Sundy worship 10am

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 608 5th Street Sealy, TX 77474 www.sealyicc.org (979) 885-3868 Tuesday Spanish Mass 6pm Wednesday Mass 6pm Thursday-Friday Mass 10am Saturday Mass 5pm Sunday Mass 9am Sunday Spanish Mass 12pm

St. Paul AME Church 400 San Felipe Road Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-2419 www.stpaulamechurch.com Sunday worship 10:30am Facebook Live

Lifebridge Community Church 2162 FM 2187 Road Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-7270 www.lifebridgesealy.com Sunday worship 10am New Life Sanctuary United Pentecostal Church 129 2nd Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 627-7194 Sunday worship 10:30am

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The ROM Church 314 Fowlkes Street Sealy, TX 77474 (832) 841-0042 www.theromchurch.org Sunday worship 10:10am, First and third Sunday only The Shepherd’s Way Church 1225 Eagle Lake Road Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-1225 www.theshepherdswaychurch.com Sunday worship 10am Trinity Lutheran Church of Sealy 402 Atchison Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-2211 www.tlcsealy.com Sunday worship 10am

MEMBER DIRECTORY

Who to call Sealy Chamber of Commerce Member Directory Accountants

Appliance Repair

Emshoff Tax Service, LLC 620 Highway 90 West Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-6588

J & N Appliance Repair, LLC 3510 Quail Circle Sealy, TX 77474 (936) 900-9458 jappliancerepair.com

Air Conditioning & Heating BVS Home Experts 429 Acres Lane Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-0055 gobvs.com Honeycutt Air Conditioning 715 East Main Street Bellville, TX 77418 (979) 865-9349 honeycuttair.com Apartments Bell Oaks Village Apartments 890 High Oaks Drive Bellville, TX 77418 (979) 865-3790 The Retreat @Sealy 1500 Highway 90 West Sealy, TX 4474 (979) 627-7877 theretreatatsealy.com

Assisted Living Facilities Veranda House Assisted Living 526 5th Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 627-7225 vhsealy.com Attorneys Sidney Levine Attorney at Law 110 Main Street, STE 201 Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-2989 Wilson Michalik, PLLC 219 West Main Street Bellville, TX 77418 (979) 413-3537 wilsonmichalik.com Automotive - New & Used Sales Momentum Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram 3704 NE I-10 Frontage Road Sealy, TX 77474 (713) 454-9100 www.bobbyfordcdjr.com

Ryan Ford 3796 NE I -10 Frontage Road Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-7700 ryanford.com Tegeler Chevrolet 4062 NE I-10 Frontage Road Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 987-7900 tegelerchevrolet.com Automotive Paint & Body Anderson Paint & Body 1125 Miller Road Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-3929 andersoncollisionandpaint. com Automotive Repair Riverside Tire Center 12450 FM 1458 Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-4009 riversidetire.com Stephen’s Diesel Service & Auto Repair 940 East Hacienda Street Bellville, TX 77418 (979) 203-7394 Universal Automotive, LLC 2036 Highway 90 West Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 627-7746 universalautosealy.com

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Bars / Saloons Saddleback Saloon 207 Main Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-7346 facebook.com/SaddlebackSaloon Bed & Breakfasts Blisswood Bed and Breakfast & Ranch 13597 Frantz Road Cat Spring, TX 78933 (713) 301-3235 blisswood.net Texas Ranch Life PO Box 803 Bellville, TX 77418 (979) 865-3649 www.texasranchlife.com Beer Distributor /Wholesaler Kristen Distributing Company 8301 North State Highway 6 Bryan, TX 77807 (979) 775-6322 kristendistributing.com Blacksmith Phenix Knives 305 East Main Street Bellville, TX 77418 (713) 724-6813 phenixknives.com

MEMBER DIRECTORY Bounce House Rentals Lone Star Bounce, LLC 503 West Street Sealy, TX 77474 (832) 696-4484 lonestarbouncellc.com Boutiques Bliss on Main 124 Main Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-6690 Branded Texas Boutique 1701 Highway 90 West, STE A Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 627-9137 branded-texas.com Maxwell’s Flameless Scents 9774 NW 1-10 Frontage Road Sealy, TX 77474 (512) 660-4121 tmaxwell.scentsy.us Patches by Smith & Co. 224 Fowlkes Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 627-9106 Box Companies International Paper 1485 Silliman Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-4191 weyerheauser.com Brick Manufacturers ACME Brick Company 6005 Peters San Felipe Road Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-4124 brick.com Building Materials AL&M Building Supplies 300 North Meyer Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-2948 almtexas.com

Apex Stone, LLC 6593 SE I-10 Frontage Road Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-1400 apexstone.com Hometown Hardware 501 Meyer Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-7223 acehardware.com/storedetails/11114 Business Consulting Small Business Development Center-Blinn College 108 Blinn Boulevard Brenham, TX 77833 (979) 830-4137 blinn.edu/sbdc Business Marketing & Management SpotOn Sealy, TX 77474 (832) 538-3180 spoton.com

Chambers of Commerce Bellville Chamber of Commerce 742 West Main Street Bellville, TX 77418 (979) 865-3407 bellville.com New Ulm Area Chamber of Commerce 309 Main Street New Ulm, TX 78950 newulmtexas.com Sealy Chamber of Commerce 309 Main Street Sealy, Texas 77474 (979) 885-3222 sealychamber.com Wallis Chamber of Commerce 6810 Guyler Street, STE 800 Wallis, TX 77485 (979) 478-6712 wallischamber.com Child Care Center

Business Technology UBEO Business Services 4700 Elmo Weedon Road, STE 102 College Station, TX 77845 (979) 731-8500 ubeo.com Catering Ben’s Chuck Wagon 4104 Polak Road Wallis, TX 77485 (979) 478-7538 benschuckwagon.com Cell Phone / Wireless Phones T-Mobile USA 225 Gebhardt Road Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 231-4074

Creative Care Children’s School 1214 Highway 90 West Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-6314 creativecarecs.com Churches Christian City Fellowship 5243 Highway 36 North Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-3113 ccf.life

Trinity Lutheran Church 402 Atchison Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-2211 tlcsealy.org Commercial Rental Properties Bartlett Ventures 550 Main Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-2526 Construction & Development D. Smith Construction Sealy, TX 77474 (806) 663-0092 Credit Card Processing Infintech, LLC Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 345-2988 infintechllc.com Dental Centers Bright Dental Sealy 2308 Highway 36 South Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-7251 Directory Publishing Downey Publishing 14942 FM 156 Justin, TX 76247 (800) 343-8840 downeypublishing.com Distributing

Grace Fellowship 328 North Circle Drive Sealy, TX 77474 (281) 702-5602

Gulf States Toyota 5614 I-10 Frontage Road Sealy, TX 77474 (713) 580-3300 friedkin.com

The ROM Church 314 Fowlkes Street Sealy, TX 77474 (832) 841-0042 Theromchurch.org

Walmart Distribution Center 3162 FM 3538 Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-4300 walmart.com

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MEMBER DIRECTORY Education

Entertainment Venue

Florist / Gifts Shops

Blinn College - Sealy Campus 3701 Outlet Center Drive, STE 250 Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 627-7997 blinn.edu/sealy

Austin County Fair Association 1076 East Hill Street Bellville, TX 77418 (979) 865-5995 austincountyfair.com

L Country Crafted Wreaths 2588 Gebhardt Road Sealy, TX 77474 (281) 924-0802 lcountrycraftedwreaths.com

Faith Academy of Bellville 12177 Highway 36 Bellville, TX 77418 (979) 865-1811 faithacademybellville.org

Fabric Shop

Sealy Independent School District 939 Tiger Lane Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-3516 sealyisd.com Electric Contractors K.O.’s Electric 1868 FM 1094 Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-3116 Starbrite Electric, Inc. 1150 Kloecker Road Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-4877 starbriteelectric.com Employment Services SER Jobs for Progress 1710 Telephone Road Houston, TX 77023 (713) 773-6000 serhouston.org Workforce Solutions 2346 Highway 36 South Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 627-0241 www.worksolutions.com Entertainment Pub Party Entertainment, LLC Katy, TX 77450 (832) 861-6200 Pubpartyentertainment.com

The Wooden Spool 219 Fowlkes Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 627-9123 Family Crisis Center Focusing Families 910 9th Street Hempstead, TX 77445 (979) 826-3290 focusing-families.org Financial Institutions Austin County State Bank 325 Meyer Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 627-6052 acsbank.com Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union 2344 Highway 36 South Sealy, TX 77474 (281) 391-2149 bvscu.org

Sealy Flower Station 128 Main Street Sealy, Tx 77474 (979) 627-9058 The Twisted Willow 222 Fowlkes Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-2299 twistedwillowfloralshop.com Fuel Sales Colorado County Oil Company, Inc. 2997 Highway 36 South Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 732-6870 coloradocountyoil.com Funeral Home Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel 768 4th Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-3535 knesekfuneralhome.com Glass & Mirror

Citizens State Bank 222 Main Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-3571 csbsealy.com

AIG Mirror & Glass, LLC 201 West Front Street Sealy, TX 77474 (281) 995-3819 Aigmirrorandglass.com

Lone Star Bank 307 Main Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-6386 lsbtexas.com

Government: City City of Sealy 415 Main Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-3511 ci.sealy.tx.us

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Sealy Economic Development Corp 313 Main Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 627-6127 sealyedc.com Government: County Austin County Judge Tim Lapham 1 Main Street Bellville, TX 77418 (979) 865-5911 austincounty.com Government: State State Senator Lois W. Kolkhorst 2000 South Market Street, STE 101 Brenham, TX 77833 (979) 251-7888 senate.texas.gov Government: US Congressman Michael T. McCaul 2000 S Market Street, STE 303 Brenham, TX 77833 (512) 473-2357 mccaul.house.gov Graphic Designs Jerry Olson Design 1597 Yaupon Road Bellville, TX 77418 (979) 270-1390 olsondesignworks.com Health & Wellness Austin County Orthopedics 234 West Palm Street, STE 108 Bellville, TX 77418 (979) 413-7342 bellvillemc.org

MEMBER DIRECTORY Hearing Aid Services Today’s Hearing 330 Main Street, STE 1C Sealy, TX 7747 (979) 627-7771 tohear.com Home Builders First America Homes 118 White Wing Lane Sealy, TX 77474 (713) 452-1737 firstamericahomes.com/dovelanding-homes RCOT Custom Homes 1411 Highway 90 West Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-6262 ranchcountry.com

Bellville Medical Center 44 North Cummings Bellville, TX 77418 (979) 413-7400 bellvillemc.org Tri-County ER 1036 North Circle, Suite 102 Sealy, Texas 77474 (979) 627-7990 Hotel/Motel

State Farm, Virginia Gilbert 131 Main Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-7497 sealytxinsurance.com

American Inn 2107 Highway 36 South Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-3707

WoodmenLife 111 Main Street Sealy, TX 77474 (713) 206-2439

Countryside Inn 2021 Highway 36 South Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-7407

Internet Service Providers

Reichardt Construction, LLC 159 Madison Avenue Cat Spring, TX 78933 (979) 877-5605 reichardtconstruction.com

Holiday Inn Express & Suites 2370 Highway 36 South Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 877-0700 hiexpress.com

Home Health

Super 8 Hotel 267 Gebhardt Road Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-2121 super8.com

1st Texas Home Health 324 Meyer Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 877-0900 first-texas.com Home Improvement Southern Pro Softwash, LLC 5811 Frontier Trail Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 256-6032 Hospital Bellville Hospital Foundation P O Box 55 Bellville, TX 77418 (979) 270-1294

Lynn Kiecke Lackey & Eason Insurance Group 1000 Meyer Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-2963 lklinsurance.com

Human Resources Employers One Source Group 1260 Pin Oak Road, #102 Katy, TX 77494 (281) 492-9292 eosg.com Insurance Aflac - Rob Pilkenton 16340 Park Ten Place, STE 195 Houston, TX 77084 (916) 586-0631 Integrity Insurance Agency 330 North Circle Drive Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-4900 integrityinsofsealy.com

Industry I-Net, Inc. 17105 Fordtran Boulevard Industry, TX 78944 (888) 212-8872 industryinet.com Sparklight Business 505 North Mechanic Street El Campo, TX 77437 (979) 472-3411 business.sparklight.com Investments – Securities Edward Jones 201 Fowlkes Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-4787 edwardjones.com Land Developer Ranch Country of Texas, Inc. 1411 Highway 90 West Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-6262 ranchcountry.com

Laundromat Wild Wild Wash Laundromat 208 North Meyer Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 289-1109 wildwildwashlaundry.com Liquor Stores Dandy Liquor 200 North Meyer Street Sealy, TX 77474 (832) 463-8787 Locksmith Johnny B. Good Lock & Safe 1971 Lezak Road Sealy, TX 77474 (832) 243-8184 johnnybgoodlockandsafe. com Manufacturers Hendrix Industries, Inc. 2880 FM 3538 Sealy, TX 77474 (832) 573-6126 Sika Corporation 3000 FM 3538 Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 472-2004 usa.sika.com Marketing / Publications Trips Publications, LLC 406 West Main Street, STE 105 Weimar, TX 78962 (979) 725-3080 tripspublications.com

Landscaping

Massage Therapy

Schultz and Sons Landscaping, LLC 718 Ward Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 256-8043

Powerful Touch Massage 326 North Circle Drive Sealy, TX 77474 (832) 221-0706

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MEMBER DIRECTORY Medical

Musician

Medical Clinics of Sealy 1036 North Circle Drive Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 877-0022 succmc.com

Don Allphin 139 Machemehl Drive Bellville, TX 77418 (979) 877-5642

Sealy Family Practice Clinic 826 South Meyer Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 627-0795 Sealy Urgent Care Center 1036 North Circle Drive, STE 101 Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 627-6224 sealyurgentcare.com Mobile Home - Community/ Dealer Briarwood Estates 2300 Ward Bend Road, #240 B Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-1888 briarwoodmhc.com Mortgage Companies PrimeLending 1205 North Meyer Street, #1 Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 472-2031 primelending.com Verity Mortgage Company The Gothard Team 113 Main Street Sealy, TX 77474 (832) 975-1800 veritymortgage.com/Donald.

Gothard Moving Companies 2 Soldiers And A Truck 24757 Grand Harbor Drive, STE 1325 Katy, TX 77494 832-549-2068 2soldiersandatruck.com

Nail Salon Kim’s Nails 937 Meyer Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-3333 Newspapers Banner Press Newspaper 1217 Bowie Street Columbus, TX 78934 (979) 732-6243 bannerpresspaper.com The Sealy News 193 Schmidt Road Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-3562 sealynews.com Non-Profits Austin County Emergency Services District No. 2 1207 Highway 90 West Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-2222 sealyfire.com Austin County Rotary 211 North 4th Street Sealy, TX, 77474 (979) 865-4200 facebook.com/austincountyrotaryclub Better Business Bureau 1333 West Loop S, STE 1200 Houston, TX 77027 (713) 868-9500 bbbhou.org CASA for Kids of South Central Texas 1500 South Day Street Brenham, TX 77833 (979) 277-0088 wespeak4kids.org

Friends of Sealy American Legion Post 442 227 Main Street Sealy, TX 77474 (713) 296-9387 Friends of Stephen F. Austin State Park Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 645-1437 friendsofsfasp.org

Sealy Knights of Columbus #3313 1310 Highway 90 West Sealy, TX 77474 (281) 543-7386 sealykofc.org Sealy Lions Club Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-7280 sealylionsclub.com

Friends of the San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site 220 2nd Street San Felipe, TX 77473 (979) 885-2181 colonialcapitaloftexas.com

Sealy Pregnancy Resource Center 2555 FM 1094 Road Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 472-8663 sealyprc.com

HOA Incorporated - Meals on Wheels 915 Frydek Road Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-4188 hoamealsonwheels.org

The IBC Network Foundation PO Box 908 Sealy, TX 77474 (281) 797-5578 theibcnetwork.org

Raising Academic Performance (RAP) Bellville, TX 77418 (832) 443-9578 rapmentoring.org Sealy American Legion Post 442 1630 Meyer Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-7271 facebook.com/ AmericanLegionSealy Sealy Area Historical Society 211 East Main Street Sealy, TX 77474 (832) 492-4244 sealyhistoricalsociety.org Sealy Community Foundation Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-4009 fantasyoflights.sealy. communityfoundation.com

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Virgil & Josephine Gordon Memorial Library 917 North Circle Drive Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-7469 Gordonmemoriallibrary.org Nursing Home Colonial Belle Nursing Home & Rehabilitation -Sealy 1401 Eagle Lake Drive Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 627-0780 cbnhsealy.com Office Supplies & Printing Products Wittenburg Printing 210 Meyer Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-7464 wpprint.com Online News Source Austin County News Online.com 2217 Peters San Felipe Road Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 253-1785

MEMBER DIRECTORY Outdoor Buildings

Plumbing

Propane Company

Real Estate Appraisers

Knight Outdoor Products 4662 NE I-10 Frontage Road Sealy, TX 77474 (281) 608-2808 knightoutdoorproducts.com

Weido Plumbing Company, LLC 1412 Mockingbird Bend Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-6888 weidoplumbing.com

Sealy Appliance & Butane Co., Inc. 1401 Columbus Road Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-3388

Havel & Burttschell Appraisers 301 North Meyer Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-6801 theappraiseremporium.com

Painting Painting Pro Plus, LLC 5632 FM 1094 Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 398-9100 paintingproplus.com Parks & Recreation Stephen F. Austin State Park Park Road 38 San Felipe, TX 77473 (979) 885-3613 tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/ stephen-f-austin Pest Control Pro Pest Professional Exterminating 200 Meyer Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-6666 propestbugs.com Pharmacy Sealy Pharmacy 707 Meyer Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 256-3045 localpharmacyrx.com Photography Flint Photography 415 5th Street Sealy, TX 77474 (281) 899-0818 flint-photography.com

Political Organization Austin County Republican Party New Ulm, TX 78950 (979) 357-2716 facebook.com/groups/ AustinCountyGOP Portable Toilets ABC Environmental Site Services 5797 Highway 36 North Bellville, TX 77418 (979) 865-4589 Precast Concrete Products Del Zotto Products of Texas, Inc. 4765 SE Frontage Road IH 10 Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-7312 delzottoprecastconcrete.com Promotional Products Paramount Promotions, Inc. 227 Main Street Sealy, TX 77474 (713) 296-9387 227main.com Promethean Promotions 224 North Atchinson Street, STE A Sealy, TX 77474 (832) 206-8556 prometheanpro.com Visual Promotions, LLC 2040 Highway 90 West Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 627-0533 visualpromotions.net

Ready Mix Concrete Koy Concrete, LTD 770 Highway 90 East Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-3551 koyconcrete.com Sealy Concrete, Inc. 4460 NE I-10 Frontage Road Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-2916 sealyconcreteinc.com Real Estate BSR Properties Holdings, LLC 1908 Ave D, STE A-100 Katy, TX 77493 (281) 391-6300 BSRproperties.info Mr. Find Properties Group 111 Main Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 733-8947 T2 Real Estate 1012 Quail Lane Eagle Lake, TX 77434 (832) 759-1523 t2realestate.com Texas Land Group 4449 Highway 90 Alleyton, TX 78935 (979) 732-5263 txlandgroup.com Travis Abel & Associates Real Estate 220 North Meyer Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-3524 abelrealty.net

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Rentals/Equipment, Party & Moonwalks Bellville Rent-All, LLC 726 East Mill Street Bellville, TX 77418 (979) 865-1520 bellvillerent-all.com Resale Redeemed and Restored Ministries, Inc. 504 Fowlkes Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 627-5338 Restaurants Marie’s Kitchen 103 Main Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 627-9111 Sealy Dairy Queen 1902 Meyer Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-3592 smithdq.com Tony’s Family Restaurant 1629 Meyer Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-4140 tonysfamilyrestaurant.com Whataburger 2013 Highway 36 South Sealy, TX 77474 (832) 314-2374 whataburger.com

MEMBER DIRECTORY Restaurants/Convenience Stores/Fuel Stations Kathy’s Korner, LLC 9027 SE I-10 Frontage Road Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 987-6077 kathyskornertx.com Prasek’s Family Smokehouse 2949 SW I-10 Frontage Road Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 627-6027 praseks.com Retail Store Burkes Outlet 2280 Texas 36 South Sealy, TX 77474 (281) 615-7992 Retired Bubba Louis Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-0700 Carolyn Bilski Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-7814 Charley & Helen Burchfield 819 Hardeman Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-7889 Leroy Zapalac Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-9128 Nancy James Sealy, TX, 77474 (979) 885-5144 Paula Fisher Sealy, TX 77474 (281) 896-3318 Zanetta Knesek 10250 Kulow Road Sealy, TX, 77474 (979) 885-8246

Roofing & Siding

Sports & Recreation

Tractor Sales & Service

Houser Roofing 201 2nd Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 472-9176 houserroofingtx.com

Texas Premier Sporting Arms 7311 Highway 36 South Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 627-7827 texaspremiersportingarms.com

WC Tractor Sealy Kubota 1537 Highway 36 North Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-3549

Precision Roofing and Restoration 326 North Circle Drive Sealy, TX 77474 (832) 665-7000 sealyprecision.com

Staffing Agencies

Xtreme Roofing 3026 FM 2187 Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 877-0875 extremeroofingtx.com RV, Tractor & UTV Sales Cliff Jones RV & Tractor 1629 South Circle Drive Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-3554 cliffjones.com Scooter Rentals Sealy Scooter Rentals 1115 Miller Road Sealy, TX 77474 (844) 438-6632 Self Storage Kathy’s Kampground & Storage, LLC 5383 SE I-10 Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 987-6111 kkampandstorage.com Spay/Neuter Assistance Program PUPS - Prevent Unwanted Pets 1884 Bostik Road Cat Spring, TX 78933 (979) 732-5591 pupsofcatspring.com

Personnel Services 2554 Ryan Street Brenham, TX 77833 (979) 251-7554 psstaffing.com Supermarket Bill’s Country Market 333 Fowlkes Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-3522 Swimming Pools Invision Pools, Inc. 1811 Peach Ridge Road Brookshire, TX 77423 (281) 934-8777 invisionpools.com Simonton Pool Consultants 6867 Muegge Road Sealy, TX 77474 (281) 831-6787 simontonpoolconsultants.com Title Company All Texas Title, Inc. 109 Main Street Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-6800 alltexastitle.com Bellville Abstract-Sealy 19 North Bell Street Bellville, TX 77418 (979) 865-3127 bellvilleabstract.com Botts Title Company 25 North Bell Bellville, TX 77418 (979) 865-3669 bottstitle.com

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WCTractor – New Holland 289 Gebhardt Road Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-6140 wctractor.com Utilities CenterPoint Energy 5431 Highway Boulevard Katy, TX 77494 (281) 391-5106 centerpointenergy.com Vacations Homes Casa Colina 4077 FM 949 Sealy, TX 77474 (713) 724-0385 casacolinatx.com Veterinarians Sealy Animal Hospital 1919 Highway 36 N Sealy, TX 77474 sealyanimalhospital.com Sealy Veterinary Clinic 1430 Highway 36 North Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 885-4811 sealyvet.com Waste Removal/Management M & M Disposal 2610 Gebhardt Road Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 627-0063 mandmdisposal.net Texas Disposal Systems 12001 Mlcak Road Sealy, TX 77474 (800) 375-8375 texasdisposal.com

Sealy Veterinary Clinic

Small Animal Exams and Consultations Nutritional Counseling • Vaccinations Microchipping • Preventative Medicine Diagnostics • Pharmacy

Philip L. Gorman, DVM 1430 Hwy 36 N • Sealy (across from Virnau Sealy Tractor)

979-885-4811 Phone 979-885-4867 Fax sealyvetclinic@yahoo.com Established 1985

www.sealyvet.com