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NADA – Twenty-one graduating seniors from Columbus ISD, Rice CISD, Weimar ISD and one homeschooler were the recipients of up to $85,000 in scholarship money given out by the Colorado County Area Go Texan Scholarship Fundraiser group.

Rice King and Queen

Weimar Queen

COLUMBUS – The 2023 Colorado County Fair ended this past weekend as hundreds visited the grounds in Columbus.

Cattle on hand: 1,224 Packer Cows: Higher dressing cutter cows, 92-1.15; fatter utility cows, .80-.89; lower dressing thin cows, .59-.75 Packer bulls: Heavyweight bulls, 1.14-1.21; lower dressing bulls, .94-1.09 Steers: 200-300 lbs., 2.40-2.97;

EAGLE LAKE – The schedule for the Eagle Lake Senior Cit- izen Dance held the first Friday of each month from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Eagle Lake Community Center at 100 W. Walnut in Eagle Lake is: Oct. 6-Boogie Allen Band; Nov. 3-Blue Denim; and Christ mas Dance Dec. 1.

COLUMBUS – Colorado County Commissioner's Court met for a regular meeting on Sept 11 and two proclamations were announced. The commissioners made a proclamation for German-American Day set for Oct. 6.

Photo by Weimar PD

Using information provided by some of the previously published “Footprints of Fayette” articles, we learn that the “old” Fayette County Jail, which stands at the corner of Crockett and South Main Street in La Grange, was completed in 1882, at a cost of $25,000. The stone used in the construction was hauled from a quarry near Muldoon.

Funny things happen to me. Some time ago my wife and I were invited to visit some dear friends in Michigan. Steve & Stacey had recently moved into a lovely farmhouse out in the woods of the Wolverine State. The thrilling activities we enjoyed on our visit included what I will call a wild and dangerous kayaking adventure.

HEATHER MCCLANAHAN

MOULTON – St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Moulton will hold its parish picnic on Sunday, Sept. 17.

BELLVILLE - Austin Coun - ty Precint 1 Justice of Peace Judge Richard Yancey swore in Bellville Police Officer Johari Brown on Sept. 6 at the Austin County Justice Center in Bell - ville. Officer Brown becomes the first citizen of the community to be sponsored through the police academy by the City of Bellville. Officer Brown was chosen by an oral interview board consist - ing of citizens of Bellville. He is a 2016 Bellville High School graduate. His wife, Nancy, pinned on his badge for the first time to make it all official.

GUNDELACH Edward Gundelach and Angela Ilse of Alleyton announce the birth of their daughter, Caroline Gundelach, born Aug. 22 at 3:13 p.m. at Columbus Community Hospital in Columbus.

LA GRANGE – This month is the opry’s annual tribute to the late and great Hank Williams Sr. who would have turned 100 years old this month. Portraying Hank Williams the opry is proud to have young Wyatt Aleman sing and play songs by the late and great Hank Williams.

COLUMBUS – The Columbus Chamber of Commerce is excited to extend an invitation to not one but three ribbon cuttings in beautiful, historic downtown Columbus.

NADA – St. Mary’s Church in Nada held its annual festival on Sept. 3 in Nada.

UTT We are excited to announce the four new board of directors to the Columbus Chamber of Commerce. Board members serve three-year terms on a rotating sequence. The new chamber directors are:

EAGLE LAKE – During a regular city council meeting on Aug. 8, the Eagle Lake City Council approved a resolution to make the City of Eagle Lake a Second Amendment Sanctuary City.

Homecoming Royalty

Flatonia High School