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Known as “phishing”, cybercrime tries to obtain personal in- formation and use it for financial gain.

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“Six years ago, I considered going back to school to get a cer- tificate in elementary education. I thought teaching would be a pretty sweet gig, with summers off to spend with my kids.

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“Then I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.”

COLUMBUS – Betsy Castro and Lyndsay Schobel, teachers at Columbus High School, were recognized by the Columbus Education Foundation with Classroom Grants for special projects to expand the learning experience of their students.

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COLUMBUS – When word got out that a young veteran was worried about Christmas for his kids, several groups mobilized to bring joy, even for a little while.

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LA GRANGE – A seven- hour Multi-County Early Childhood Education Conference will be held on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, at the Randolph Recreation Center in La Grange.

Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported Drug Interdiction Investigator David Smith conducted a traffic stop Dec. 19 on Interstate 10 westbound at the 662 mile marker on a 2023 white Chevrolet Silverado 2500 pickup for traffic violations.

ELIS names Students of the Month

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COLUMBUS – Audrey Dyer, eighth grade science teacher at Columbus Jr. High, will celebrate the new year with some “winnings” from the Columbus Education Foundation (CEF). Her application for a CEF Classroom Grant awards her $750 to purchase items on her “classroom dream list.” Her listed items provide new equipment to help students better engage in the learning experience. She is always looking for creative ways to enhance learning for her 120 science students, ages 13-14 years.

Fayette County Attorney Peggy Supak announces her decision to not seek re-election. “This decision not to seek re-election was difficult and not taken lightly but is due to family and individual health issues along with the growing demands of the County Attorney’s Of- fice.

SCHULENBURG – The “A Matter of Balance” (AMoB) series; which is being co-partnered by the Schulenburg Public Library, Fayette County Committee on Aging, and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Fayette County, will be conducted starting Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024.

AUSTIN – The Lower Colorado River Authority has awarded more than $995,000 in Community Devel opment Partnership Program grants for a wide range of projects across LCRA’s wholesale electric, water and transmission service areas.

ELPD puts bite on crime

SEALY – The Sealy Police Department wants everyone to be aware of their surroundings at all times. Recently, three burglary of motor vehicle cases have happened on Overcreek Way. in Sealy.