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COLUMBUS - The Colum - bus Historical Preservation Trust (CHPT) will hold its 3rd Annual Have Yourself a Tasty Little Holiday online auction from Nov. 8 – 12. Funds raised will support CHPT's "Save Our Opera House" capital campaign and will allow the organization to make much-needed repairs to the 1886 Stafford Opera House. On the priority list of repairs is

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After receiving abundant rain fall over the past several days, Fayette County Judge Dan Muel - ler lifted the burn ban Oct. 31.

BELLVILLE – The Bellville Police Department hosted a Stop Human Trafficking training class on Oct. 26 at its new facility in Bellville. Bellville Chief of Police Jason Smalley introduced the guest speaker. The class was led by State of Texas Assistant District Attorney Brody Burke.

LA GRANGE – Fayette Coun - ty Sheriff Keith Korenek and the deputies of the Fayette County Sheriff's Office have announced the dates for this year's Deputy Santa Program: Nov. 20 – Dec, 20. Toys will be handed out to participants at three different lo- cations on Dec. 21.

COLLEGE STATION – Fayette County 4-H members competed in the Texas A&M Aggiefest Livestock Judging Contest on Oct. 21.

COLUMBUS – Columbus Historic Preservation Trust (CHPT) hosted the Women of Colorado County 2023 Histo- ry Forum Oct. 17 at the historic Stafford Opera House in Columbus.

COLUMBUS - The Colum - bus PTO will hold a fundrais er with a fried pork steak meal with buttered potatoes and green beans on Wednesday, Nov. 8 at the Columbus Hall in Columbus. Serving starts at 5 p.m. until sold out. The cost is $12 a plate and it is drive-thru only.

Wallis Arts and Crafts Show

Election Hero Day is to be celebrated on Nov. 6, a day of action to recognize and thank election workers across the county-for their tireless efforts to keep our democracy running. They deserve our gratitude.

Would you like to maintain or even lose weight this holiday sea- son? A Multi-County Commu - nity Wellness program, Holiday Hold'em, will begin soon, states Sally Garrett, County Extension Agent - Family & Community Health.

COLUMBUS – St. Paul Lutheran Church in Columbus will hold its annual reformation with a polka worship service on Sunday, Oct. 29 at 10 a.m.

Austin County Fair Children's Tractor Pull

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Vehicles are among the most costly expenses individuals have. According to data from Kelley Blue Book, the average price paid for a new vehicle in the United States in September 2022 was $48,094. Canadian car buyers face an equally expensive reality in their country, where the average MSRP for a new car is more than $45,000.

COLUMBUS – Downtown Columbus was abuzz with excitement Oct. 14 as the kickoff to an evening at the old Brunson Saloon began. Event-goers lined up and enjoyed appetizers and then a dinner. There was a silent and live auction with music by DJ Jamie Cruz. A highlight was the live painting done by artist Stephen Henry, which was auctioned off towards the end of the evening. Proceeds from the event benefits the Live Oak Art Center’s educational outreach and programming, children’s art classes, facilities management and scholarship programs.

Automotive problems are often best left to professionals. Though seasoned car enthusiasts may be capable of diagnosing and fix ing car troubles without the assistance of a trusted mechanic, most drivers are better off letting the pros address issues under the hood.