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Sport utility vehicles (SUVs) may never be as fuelefficient as more traditional cars, but one segment of the SUV market has made great strides in relation to fuel efficiency since the turn of the century. Data from the Environmental Protection Agency's 2020 EPA Automotive Trends Report indicated the small SUV segment had the greatest improvement of fuel economy among all vehicle segments between 2000 and 2020. Average fuel economy among small SUVs increased by 65 percent during that period, which began with such vehicles getting 17.9 miles per gallon of gas and ended with them averaging 29.5 miles per gallon. The Chevrolet Equinox FWD, the Ford Edge FWD, the Hyundai Kona FWD, the Jeep Cherokee FWD, and the Mazda CX-30 2WD are among the vehicles that are categorized as small SUVs.

RICHMOND – Wharton County Junior College (WCJC) and Texas Woman’s University (TWU) are collaborating to aid students who wish to continue their educational career at a four-year university.

Fayette County 4-H place at Rodeo Austin

New members are community leaders with strong ties to the Columbus community.

Chamber mixer a great time

COLUMBUS – Columbus Historical Preservation Trust, Inc. (CHPT) is accepting photos for Seasons of Colorado County, a hardbound coffee table book featuring photographs highlighting everything that makes Colorado County unique, until May 1.

The Silver Drivers Safe Texans course is being offered through a collaboration between Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, City of La Grange, The Schulenburg Regency Villas, and the Fayette County Extension Office.

ACE Hardware cuts the ribbon

EAGLE LAKE – Hundreds of Lower Colorado River Authority employees picked up paint brushes, shovels, and more on April 12 to volunteer on dozens of community projects throughout Texas during LCRA’s annual day of service, Steps Forward Day.

Columbus Garden Club announces April winners

SCHULENBURG – The Schulenburg Sausage Fest, held April 6 in Schulenburg had everyone from everywhere coming into town to catch up on the latest and watch some great competitions.

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

Bellville Farmers Market Days draws great crowd

Columbus area soccer season kicks off

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.

Columbus Lions donate to Habitat for Humanity

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.

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.

Tri-County Realty donates to Seniors Together

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.