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The FBI is closely monitoring threats to public safety during the holiday season which may be amplified by the ongoing Israel-HAMAS conflict. As we are actively communicating and sharing information with our law enforcement partners, faith communities, and others, this Public Service Announcement is being released by the FBI and DHS to the American public to help protect our communities during religious observances and other holiday- related events.

ROSALES Valente Rosales and Leslie Soto of La Grange announce the birth of their son, Noah Kade Rosales, born Dec. 10 at 9:52 a.m. at Columbus Community Hospital in Columbus.

La Grange Lions Foundation to install new covering at Kruschel Memorial Park to make playtime safer and cooler

Court Filings Divorces Filed

Cattle on hand: 875 Packer Cows: Higher dressing cutter cows, .83-1.00; fatter util -

Kids and cops shop together

Be aware of your surroundings at all times. Criminals go on their shopping spree in your vehicles as you Christmas shop. Also, go with a companion when all pos -

RT-C crowns queen and beau

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.

BELLVILLE - The Austin County Sheriff's Office has been awarded funds through the Texas Department of Transportation’s Impaired Driving Mobilization (IDM) Program. This will allow the sheriff's office to provide increased patrols within portions of unincorporated Austin County, over the holidays.

Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reports that on the morning of Dec. 14 around 9:20 a.m., Drug Interdiction Investigator David Smith conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 10 at the 663 Mile Marker on a 2015 white Jeep Cherokee SUV for a traffic violation. Upon contact with the driver, several criminal indicators were observed. Smith was given consent to search the vehicle, which was occupied by a male, his wife, and their juvenile son.

Ellinger Holiday Music Show features local artists

WEIMAR - The Weimar Rotary Club is seeking donations for their "Share the Warmth" campaign to help keep the residents of Weimar keep warm this winter. If you would like to donate, you can drop off new portable heaters and/or new blankets (both must be in original packaging) at Fayette Savings Bank, and Hill Bank and Trust Co. in Weimar. Monetary donations are accepted at Fayette Savings Bank in Weimar. Items will be distributed at the monthly Weimar FFA We C.A.N. Food Bank.

EDNA – A mother’s worst fears were realized when her daughter was found stabbed to death lying in a bathtub on Dec. 5 in their Edna home. The victim, Lizbeth Medina, was an Edna High School cheerleader. Her mother made the discovery.

WEIMAR - It is easy to look back in history and be amazed at how far Wei-

GARWOOD – Members of the Austin County Regional Special Response Team (SRT) executed a search warrant and an arrest warrant in Colorado County on Dec. 7.

ISB donates to Deputy Santa

EAGLE LAKE – The Whispering Oaks 4-H Club and the Eagle Lake 4-H Club were recognized at a recent Eagle Lake city council meeting.

Bellville Brahmas still winners

Officer Keith Llanes receives Lifesaving Award