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Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported that on Jan. 23, at about noon, Drug Interdiction Investigator David Smith conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 10 westbound at the 661 mile marker on a 2019 grey Volkswagen Jetta for traf- fic violations.

Laptop computers are becoming the go-to computer for people on the go. It’s ease of portability makes it ideal for carrying in the car or about your person. But, it also makes it easier for criminals to get it because of its portability and profitability. Here are some

Join the Red Door Fund for Mental Health in building stronger, safer, and more vibrant communities where every door is a gateway to hope and support. In 2021, this heartfelt initiative, motivated by a four-year-old artist's innocent creation, came to life with the establishment of The Red Door Fund for Mental Health, a program of the Fayette Community Foundation.

BELLVILLE – Every October, the Friday of the Youth Livestock Auction is also “Tough Enough to Wear Pink” day at the Austin County Fair.

Sometimes described as the greatest show in sports, the Savannah Bananas have one goal – to make baseball fun. And boy, do they succeed… The Savannah Bananas are a barnstorming exhibition baseball team from Savannah, Georgia.

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Hallettsville KC Wild Game Supper can’t get any better

COLUMBUS – Columbus Education Foundation Inc. (CEF) was part of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce-sponsored Career Fair Jan. 17 at the Columbus High School in Columbus. CEF volunteers engaged students, grades ninth through 12th, in conversation to prompt thinking about career options: Will it be higher education at a trade school? Technology position? Or a college-degree position?

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LA GRANGE – The Texas Antique Gas Engine Reunion and Texas Black- smithing Conference fired up its engines and forges on Jan. 27 at the La Grange Fairgrounds in La Grange.

The Faith Academy Lady Knights squared off Jan. 19 against Aristotle.

BELLVILLE – The Faith Academy Knights basketball team played a home game against the Connection School Jan 19, and came away with a 42 to 26 win.

The Columbus High School girl’s basketball team has been surging as they’ve now reached 20 wins on the season under head coach Mike Albers. After reaching the state tournament last year, this team looks to head to the Almadome for the sec- ond year in a row as they are finding their rhythm at the right time.

WALLIS – Austin County Sheriff’s Lt. Matt Walls was named the Peace

COLUMBUS – During the Columbus Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership Meeting on Jan. 25 in Columbus, keynote speakers engaged the attendees with the State of the Chamber, The State of the City and the State of the County.

Columbus Garden Club January Yard of the Month

The Cardinals boy’s soccer team of Columbus High School is off to a nice start as they currently have six wins and four losses before heading into the month of February, also adding an undefeated record of 2-0 in district play. They took down Hallettsville High School by a final score of 2-0 last Thursday, then demolished Palacios High School with a 7-0 tally the following Friday.

Fayetteville High School girl’s basketball secured two big wins in a row last week with a 60-25 win over Buckholts and a 5220 victory over Dime Box. The Lady Lions are led by head coach Marcus Sodek, a great basketball mind. Cambree Denham and Kayme Schley tallied scoring in double figures for the Buckholts game as Denham had 19 to go along with Schley’s 15.

FLATONIA – Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported that on Jan. 25, at around 2 p.m., the Fayette County Undercover Narcotics Unit attempted to stop a silver Chrysler 300 in the Flatonia area for a traffic in fraction.

LA GRANGE - After fits and starts since 2022, La Grange settled down and hired Jack Thompson as city manager. Thompson came from Crowley, Texas, as an assistant city manager. Thompson will take over the reins on Feb. 26 and hopefully end a chapter of Guess Who’s City Manager.