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McCullough EL Noon Lions guest speaker

Fire Fighters Assoc. names new officers

COLUMBUS – St John's Episcopal Church in Columbus invited all to receive ashes on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 14 in the parking lot of Brookshire Bros. in Columbus. After a regular Ash Wednesday service at noon inside the church on Travis Street, the church took the ashes to the streets.

WEIMAR - Officer Robin Allen responded to a residence to assist with a medical call of a male not breathing on Dec. 19, 2023.

Recently, the Fayette County Emergency Medical Services, in conjunction with the Flatonia Police Department, sponsored a Tactical Emergency Casualty Care-Law Enforcement Offi - cer (TECC-LEO) Course. This course focuses on responders working to treat the injured during an active major event while the event is still ongoing. There are courses specifical - ly designed for EMS and re - sponders with medical training, but this course is designed for law enforcement to provide the knowledge and skills they need to provide immediate lifesaving care during an active threat event. It provides training in bleeding (hemorrhage) control and airway maintenance and focuses on im - mediate steps that can be taken to aid seriously injured victims and responders, as well as how to per -

The Texas Comptroller of Pub - lic Accounts is warning citizens that criminals are sending emails impersonating the agency's Open Record Division, claiming citi - zens have committed a code vi - olation. The Texas Comptroller's office advises not to click on any links in these communications.

BELLVILLE – Recently, the Extension Education Association of Austin County hosted its annual 2024 Cultural Arts Contest. The event was coordinated by the Cultural Arts Committee, which was co-chaired by Barney Zimmerman of Bleiblerville EEA and Gaye Farr of West End EEA. Committee members in- clude – Malinda Schramm, Clau dia Cieslewicz and Joan Buenger. The Cultural Arts Contest allows members to exhibit knowledge and skills that express individualism and creativity.

Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek was presented the Patriot Award by Deputy Hardy Hay and a representative from the Department of Defense, in the office of Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) on Feb. 14.

SEALY – The Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association hosts its annual plant sale on Saturday, April 13, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. or until sold out. This year’s plant sale will be held at the Levine Park Pavilion at 406 Main St. in Sealy.

Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported on Feb. 14, around noon, Drug Interdiction Investigator David Smith con- ducted a traffic stop on I-10 west bound at the 661 mmile marker on a 2015 white Ford truck for traffic violations.

SEALY - The Sealy Knights of Columbus announce the return of their annual Famous Lenten Fish Fry, up to March 29 at the Sealy Columbus Club Hall at 1310 Hwy 90 West in Sealy, and will con -

Hound Song Brewing Co recognized at the annual statewide professional beer competition in Texas

SEALY – As the betting chips were flying and the cards were being dealt, the crowd at the American Legion Hall in Sealy was in for some serious gambling at the 3rd Annual Casino Royal Night. Win, lose, or draw; it was for a worthy cause to benefit so many. The Sealy American Legion Post 442, Friends of Sealy American Legion, and Charitable Heroes Achieving Memorable Performances (C.H.A.M.P) charitable donations raise the stakes to $600,000.

CARMINE– Fayette County Deputy Seth Nagel conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in Car -

COLUMBUS – The Columbus Chamber of Commerce is looking for high school students eager to serve their community as junior ambassadors. The seventh annual Junior Ambassador Scholarship Award is now accepting applicants. The award recipient will be able to become involved in city-wide events and represent the community. You will help support and promote business to advance economic vitality and quality of life for the entire community.

Colorado County prides itself on assisting voters with getting their ballots cast and making sure the voices of Colorado County voters are heard by providing accurate voting results. Our mission statement is to uphold a high level of professional election standards in order to earn and preserve public confidence in the electoral process. We recognize that many changes have been made to elections in the last couple of years, both on the local level, and in overall state legislation. Colorado County takes the accuracy and security of the voting process seriously. Elections is an ever-evolving beast and in the spotlight on both a national and local level.

WEIMAR – The Weimar FFA Sale was held Feb. 10 at the Weimar FFA Project Facility in Weiamr. The sale brought in $161,135 which was $1,164 less that last year’s total of $162,299, with this year breaking four records.

Cattle on hand: 1,217 Packer Cows: Higher dressing cutter cows, .98-

Court Filings Divorces Filed

LA GRANGE – The Fayette Community Foundation (FCF) is now accepting applications for their 2024-2025 scholarship awards.