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COLUMBUS – The Columbus Lions are preparing for one of their largest fundraising events, their Annual “Bill & Bub” Golf Tournament.

2023 FC Fair Queen’s Court crowned

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: Sept. 1-Scot Wilkinson & EZ Country; Oct. 6-Boogie Allen Band; Nov. 3-Blue Denim; and Christmas Dance Dec. 1.

Cattle on hand: 989 Packer Cows: Higher dressing cutter cows, 92-1.06; fatter utility cows, .82-.89; lower dressing thin cows, .58-.77 Packer bulls: Heavyweight bulls, 1.12-1.19; lower dressing bulls, 1.00-1.09 Steers: 200-300 lbs., 2.40-3.27;

We all want to be happy. Or most of us do anyway. As Amer - icans, we remember the immortal words penned by Thomas Jeffer - son and preserved in our Decla - ration of Independence – that we are endowed by our creator with "certain unalienable rights, among these are life, liberty, and the pur - suit of happiness." In pondering the topic of happiness, or the pur - suit of happiness, the obvious ques - tion arises. What can we do to be happy? How do we pursue happi - ness? Here are a few thoughts… Disclaimer – much of the fol - lowing can be credited to the great thinker, Gad Saad. He is a Canadi - an professor, author, podcaster, and all-around good guy, who smiles a lot. I recently ingested a short video that he made for PragerU (great resource – prageru.com) and I think this information is worth sharing. What follows are practi - cal ways to maximize your happi - ness in life.

Divorces Granted

Sgt. Carol Richter retires after 42 years with CCSO

Colorado County Commissioners recognized long-time Sergeant Carol Richter on her retirement during the regular court meeting on Aug. 14. Though Richter was not present for the meeting, Judge Ty Prause said before reading a resolution in her honor that she was a 'very dedicated person' as she worked for Colorado County Sheriff's Office since 1981. Prause read aloud the resolution which read in part: Sergeant Carol Richter, faithfully and diligently served the citizens of Colorado County with the Colorado County Sheriff's Office from July 14, 1981, un til her retirement date of July 31, 2023.

Orsak leaves board

BASTROP – Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative’s employees, buildings and vehicles are displaying gold during Septem- ber to support the fight against childhood cancer. This is the sixth year that Bluebonnet has promoted Childhood Cancer Awareness Month by illuminating its member service centers in Bastrop, Brenham, Giddings, Lockhart and Manor in gold light. Bluebonnet’s member service representatives will wear and hand out gold-ribbon pins, and Bluebonnet crew vehicles will display gold-ribbon decals.

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The 45th Colorado County Fair will have an extended fair schedule for the 2023 season, starting with our Junior Livestock Show and Queens Pageant on Sept. 6 Sept. 10 and the Fair & Carnival on Sept. 14-16.

FAYETTEVILLE – St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Fayetteville will be holding their annual huge church feast on Sunday, Sept. 3, on the church grounds in Fayetteville.

LA GRANGE – The Fayette Electric Cooperative Board of Directors is happy to announce that they have expanded their partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. After a successful one-year pilot program in the La Grange area, books will now also be available to children living in the following zip codes: 78941, 78956, 78963, 78962 and 78959.

Tilota receives 25 -year award

WEIMAR – Cybersecurity Awareness is a free program to be offered by the Friends of the Weimar Public Library on Friday, Sept. 15 at 10 a.m. at the Weimar Library.

HAIRMAN Most importantly, thanks to all who either attended or contributed something to make the event a success. We had over 100 guests who braved the weather and got to meet some of the judicial candidates, meet with our party vice chair, Dana Myers and her husband Jon Spiers, and Convention of States Co-Founder Mark Meckler.

BRYAN – The Faith Academy Knights travelled to Allen Academy, in Bryan, to play against the Texas Wind in the invitational Texas Showdown.

Woodlands Christian Cross Country Meet held on the campus, Saturday, August 26 was the second meet for the Faith Academy Cross Country team.

BRAZOS INVITATIONAL Wallis – Here are the results from the Brazos Invitational meet held Aug.

COLUMBUS – QuickBooks: An Overview Training Seminar will be the topic for the next Columbus Chamber of Commerce Lunch & Learn on Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 529 Washington St. in Columbus. Be sure to bring your laptop.