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BELLVILLE – District 11 Spring Spectacular is held annually in April with the purpose of advancing senior-level 4-H members to their state contests and hosting the highest level of competition for junior and intermediate age divisions.

Line-of-duty law enforcement recognized

SEALY – The saying may be “The most exciting two minutes in sports” at the Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs, but the time at the Kentucky Derby Banquet May 17 at the American Legion Hall in Sealy and hosted by the Greater Sealy Chamber of Commerce lasted hours with fun at every turn.

Bellville Police Chief Jason Smalley advised his department is being used in conjunction with photos of toddlers who appear in photos in diapers with cuts and abrasions on Facebook.

CVFD holds Firefighter Memorial Service

WEIMAR - Two days filled with wonderful fun and entertainment, Gedenke in Weimar kicked off on May 10 and didn’t stop until the late night of May 11. Downtown Weimar was packed with good times.

“Making Pickles”

America’s infatuation with drive-in theaters began in 1933 with the first known theater established in New Jersey. Popularity would continue to grow with the opening of the Drive-In Short Reel Theatre in Galveston on July 5, 1934, showing cartoons and short reels would be all the rage. America’s entry into WWII would soon slow the growth of drive-in theaters but the return of GIs from the war would rekindle the spark for entertainment away from the traditional movie theatre. The Baby Boomer generation would have a significant impact on the construction of drive-in theaters reaching its peak in the middle 1950s, with the erection of some 4000 driveins nationwide the following announcement appeared in the June 4, 1948 edition of the Fayette County Record: Drive-In Theatre Started Near Port C.H. Branson of Odessa started work Wednesday on the erection of a drive-in theatre near the La Grange Airport.

WEIMAR – Real estate questions? Information on real estate as it pertains to home ownership, investments, or tax advantages will be discussed at the Friends of the Weimar Public Library real estate informational program on Friday, May 17 at 10 a.m. at the Weimar Library.

COLUMBUS – Michael White, 23, of Wharton fled the Colorado County Courthouse in Columbus on May 10 when bailiffs at the courthouse attempted to arrest White for an outstanding warrant.

COLUMBUS – In a regular display of tradition, the Columbus Volunteer Fire Department pushed its newest firefighting apparatus into its bay at the CVFD fire station on May 13. This is a practice that firefighters follow with every new truck, sparking curiosity as to why they don’t just back it in, considering it does, hopefully, have an engine.

With good health and happiness on my mind today, I am compelled to write this column. In the habit of scouring cyberspace for beneficial ideas and practical medical research, I recently stumbled upon something that is good to know. I have determined to apply this in my own life immediately. Perhaps you might consider doing the same. It should be emphasized however that before you take medical or nutritional advice from a coffee-drinking typewriter nerd, it might be best to consult your own personal physician. But, with that being said, consider the following… In May of 2020, a research study was published by the National Institute for Health. This study presented evidence showing that citrus peelings exhibit anti-carcinogenic effects. Flavonoid compounds found in citrus peels have anti-cancer potential, affecting cellular processes including cell proliferation, cell cycle regulation, apoptosis, metastasis, and angiogenesis. This is big news! Apparently, if you can ingest the good stuff in citrus peels (from oranges, lemons, grapefruit, etc.) you can help your body prevent and fight cancer.

BELLVILLE – National Cor-

The Colorado County Row Crop Committee and the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Of -

Walls new chief deputy

SEALY– Recently, Sealy Police Department attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic viola -tion on Highway 36 in Sealy.

MENTZ–The Bernardo Volunteer Fire Department, St. Roch’s Catholic Church, and the Bernardo community came together on May 11 on the grounds of St. Roch’s Catholic Church in Mentz to help raise money for Blake Schramm’s family. The Schramm family was involved with BVFD and members of St. Roch.

The Columbus ISD bond proposals, Prop A and B, passed with Prop A having 807 for and 465 against and Prop B having 762 for and 514 against. Prop A is for a bond to help rebuild the fifth grade wing and many other issues with that side of the building. Prop B is for a CTE building for skilled trades training.

COLUMBUS –The Columbus Chamber of Commerce has chosen Alejandra Diaz, CHS Class of 2026, as the new Junior Ambassador for 2024-2026. She is joining 2023-2025 Junior Ambassador Brooklyn Eden.

The unofficial results for posi tions voted on in Austin County on May 4 has been posted. Jim Batson wins the Bellville ISD Position 3 on the school board.