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HEMPSTEAD – The Austin County Regional Special Response Team (SRT) arrested two subjects on federal arrest warrants on April 1.

WEIMAR - Chase Seelke was officially voted in as the new superintendent of Weimar Independent School District on March 29.

Columbus area soccer season kicks off

Dr. William McBroom will retire from practice in La Grange after close to 45 years of community service in the healthcare field primarily in Fayette and Lee counties. He has been a leader, a friend and an excellent physician.

Columbus Lions donate to Habitat for Humanity

Columbus Garden Club announces March winners

Bellville Farmers Market Days draws great crowd

There is no excuse for child abuse. Statistics show that over 600,000 children a year are abused in the United States. There are over seven million children in the child welfare system, with over 15 percent of children abused in their first year of life. Girls suffer abuse more than boys.

FAYETTEVILLE – Arts for Rural Texas (ARTS) cultivates children’s creativity and inspires adults with the Spectrum Lecture Series.

WEIMAR – Imagine sitting out on your lawn chair on a cool spring evening with the sun just setting and a very slight breeze brushing away the heat of the day. Top that image off with a snack and some beautiful poetry your neighbors and friends read to you.

Court Filings Marriage Licenses

BELLVILLE – Who is ready for a fundraising event that directly supports the educational efforts of Austin County’s youth? The Austin County 4-H Livestock Project Group (LPG) is hosting its first ever annual "Que for the Kids" BBQ Cook-Off on

EAGLE LAKE – During the April 4 meeting of the Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club, President Pat Pavlu welcomed guest speaker Jerry Sims, General Manager of the Eagle Lake Rod and Gun Club.

BELLVILLE – The largest custom knife show in Texas lived up to its name on April 6, when over 150 individual knife makers converged on the Austin County Fair Convention and Expo Center in Bellville.

LA GRANGE – The City of La Grange has designated Monday, April 15 through Friday, April 19 as Spring Cleanup Week.

LA GRANGE - The Fayette County Country Music Club will host their monthly opry on Monday, April 15, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in La Grange. The show starts at 7 p.m., and the doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Admission is $8.00.

COLUMBUS–The Community Connections Day, hosted by the Colorado County Habitat for Humanity, kicked off April 6 at the Colorado County Courthouse in Columbus. This event featured nonprofits and was a chance to raise some much-needed cash and showcase the nonprofits. The courthouse circular drive was covered with booths and tables as the crowd mingled and talked and bought. A few of the Magnolia Belles made an appearance to the delight of many.

SCHULENBURG –The Alliance for College and Career Success 5K results held its first annual 5K race on April 6 in conjunction with the Schulenburg Sausage Festival.

AG MECHANICS •Overall grand/metal champion – Jake Kubala