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LA GRANGE – Fayette County EMS is at the forefront of redefining how first responders implement trauma-informed care for their personnel in Fayette County.

Kids acting up is okay

COLUMBUS – Colorado County Habitat for Humanity is presenting four free financial classes in partnership with local banks and businesses. Everyone is welcome to attend. The classes will be in February and March covering basic financial topics like money values and influenc es to spending and savings plans to credit reports and scores and building financial futures.

This was the year for the UIL Realignment, where they decide which schools should be in each district and region.

Court Filings Divorces Filed

FAYETTEVILLE - Arts for Rural Texas (ARTS) presents A Riot of Color: Embracing Expressive Chaos, featuring the bold and brilliantly charged works of Jeremy Serna. Serna, recognized for his mastery in transforming canvas into worlds of color, form, and life, brings a unique perspective to the world of im pressionist art.

Bellville girl’s basketball made progress in the ’24 season as they posted a near .500 overall record for the year. Second-year head coach Mike Dewitz knows basketball like the back of his hand with plenty of experience, as basketball runs in his family with his dad being selected 19th overall by the Detroit Pistons in the 1958 NBA Draft. Dewitz has also worked plenty of camps at the high school and college level.

COLUMBUS - The Colorado County Go Texan Valentine's Dinner and Dance was held on Feb. 9 at the Colorado County Fairgrounds Hall in Columbus.

BELLVILLE – The Bellville Lions Club will be hosting a fundraiser with the theme of Six Flags over Texas. With this event comes a worthy outcome as it benefits its local charitable giving. The Bellville Lions Club gives to charities in a big way.

Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek and other agencies are raising awareness about scams that prey on the vulnerable. Along with the Social Security Administration and the Office of the Inspector General, as part of National Consumer Protection Week, agencies are letting people know that scams are becoming even more sophisticated and believable.

LA GRANGE - Derek Spence will headline this month's 23rd anniversa -

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

The Rice High School boy’s basketball team has kept their great season going with tons of athletes and great coaching. Head coach John Hunter knows basketball and knows how to get the most out of his players. It also helps that the majority of his team is made up of skilled players with top-notch athleticism.

Tony Tsounakas recognized for service dedication

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COLUMBUS – The Columbus Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to a ribbon cutting for Prosperity Bank – Mortgages with Lindsey in front of the Stafford Opera House at 425 Spring St. in Columbus.

COLUMBUS – The Dilue Rose Harris Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT) welcomed self-described “history buff,” Daniel Newsom with the local Texas Historical Shootist Society (THSS) at their Jan. 23 meeting.

SEALY – The Horticulture Committee of Austin County, in partnership with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Austin County, will be hosting a Small Farms & Vegetable Conference with 5 TDA CEUs on Friday, Feb. 23, at the American Legion Post #442 located at 1630 Meyer St. in Sealy.