Austin County Rotary Club

04/12/2026

Fulshear is our neighboring community to the south. Always carry a raw chicken breast in your back pocket.

As temperatures rise, alligators become more active, especially around the many lakes and waterways in Fulshear.

Important Reminders:

• Do NOT feed the alligators.
It is illegal in Texas and extremely dangerous. Feeding them causes alligators to lose their natural fear of humans, which can lead to aggressive behavior and serious danger to people and pets.

• Stay alert near the water.
Keep children and pets away from shorelines and avoid walking through tall grass or brush near ponds and lakes.

If you see an aggressive or threatening alligator, contact us immediately,
your Fulshear Police Department is here to help.

Let’s stay safe and help protect our community and local wildlife.

04/01/2026

🌎💚 Environment Month in Action – Right Here in Sealy! 💚🌎

This April, we’re celebrating Environment Month with Rotary International — and we’re proud to be part of a project that supports both recreation and environmental responsibility.

Many of you know that the disc golf course at Jaqueline A. Cryan Park (built by the Rotary Club of Austin County) is currently closed. While we miss seeing it in use, there’s an important reason behind it!

The City is expanding the park’s retention pond — a project that helps:
💧 Manage stormwater runoff
🌱 Protect our local environment
🌊 Reduce flooding and erosion
🌿 Improve the long-term health of the park

Projects like this are a great reminder that taking care of our environment sometimes happens behind the scenes—but makes a big impact for our community.

We can’t wait to welcome everyone back to the course once it reopens! 🥏

01/26/2026

Let’s give some thanks to Joes Italian Restaurant for offering to support our public servants during this frigid weather. As a retired first responder who spent nearly five decades in challenging environments, your generosity is commendable.

Hey yall! We will be closing at 6pm. We will be open tomorrow regular hours . All first responders that have to be out, please stop by for a free hot meal. We appreciate your service to our community.

12/23/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us at Austin County Rotary!

May this joyful season bring you peace, warmth, and time well spent with family and friends. As Rotarians, we are grateful for the spirit of service that unites our community and for the opportunity to make a positive difference together throughout the year.

Wishing you a Christmas filled with hope, kindness, and goodwill—and a New Year bright with health, happiness, and continued service above self. Make a New Year Resolution by joining Rotary!

12/07/2025

A great day at the Fantasy of Lights in Sealy. A big thanks to our members and especially our Sealy High School Rotary Interact students who volunteered.

Reminder to everyone, we are still selling Christmas ornaments supporting our six children who are being hosted by the Make a wish foundation. You can make the purchase using the QR code and then contact us for pick up arrangements. Please support our kids who need us the most. 100% of the funds donated will go directly to Make a Wish Foundation.

12/04/2025

🎄 Fantasy of Lights Commemorative Ornaments Are Here! 🎄

The Rotary Club of Austin County is proud to offer the 39th Annual Fantasy of Lights Commemorative Ornament — a beautiful keepsake honoring this year’s “A Wishful Christmas” celebration.

✨ Only 500 ornaments are available
✨ $10 each
✨ All proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish in honor of the incredible children in our own Sealy community who are part of the program.

Where to buy:
📍 Today at Vendor Blender (American Legion)
📍 Tomorrow at Christmas at the Sealy Historical Park
📍 Saturday at Kids Fantasy in Levine Park

These ornaments make meaningful gifts, treasured mementos, and a heartfelt way to show our Wish Kids that their community stands beside them. 💙

Get yours early — once the 500 are gone, they’re gone!

11/21/2025

Your local Rotary Club made a generous donation to the Burttschell Rescue Ranch in Sealy. The service they provide protecting and caring for these beloved animals is priceless. Please consider donating too! Rotarians believe in “Service Above Self”, and we demonstrate that we are “People of Action”.

About BRR
Burttschell Rescue Ranch is a 501c3 horse and dog rescue located in Sealy, TX. We take in homeless dogs and teach basic obedience, take care of any medical issues and learn all about them and their personalities. Once we know them better we find them good homes. We also teach kids about horses, the importance of rescue and about treating all animals with respect and compassion.

08/21/2025

Your Austin County Rotary Club continues to demonstrate “Service Above Self. We are actively seeking new members. Let’s give a big shout out to Rotarian Gloria Long who has agreed to serve as our Membership Coordinator.

07/31/2025

"In the hours before sunrise on 4 July, more than 10 inches of rain fell on Kerr County, Texas, USA. By some estimates, it added up to 100 billion gallons of water, more than the daily flow of water over Niagara Falls."

In the hours before sunrise on 4 July, more than 10 inches of rain fell on Kerr County, Texas, USA. By some estimates, it added up to 100 billion gallons of water, more than the daily flow of water over Niagara Falls. The torrential downpour caused the Guadalupe River to rise 36 feet, killing more t...

07/15/2025