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It's an extraordinary thing when you think about it. This group of citizens and neighbors band together for a single day (or several, if you include early voting) to make sure every American can exercise one of their most fundamental rights.

JAMES Rory James and Justina Torres of Columbus announce the birth of their son, Nory Xander James, born May 30 at 12:09 p.m. at Columbus Community Hospital in Columbus.

Already the sounds of the school bell ringing is in the notso- distant future. To get ready for the kids to be ready for the first bell of the school year, a Back to School Bash will be held Saturday, Aug. 5, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Eagle Lake Community Center, 100 North Walnut Ave.in Eagle Lake.

Catch Santa in his favorite summer vaca spot soaking up the A/C Saturday, July 29 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Hound Song Brewing Company in Columbus.

H.B. 2015 amends the Government Code to raise, from 70 to 75, the age at which a person qual- ifies for an exemption from jury service on the basis of age and the age at which a person may claim a permanent exemption from jury service.

WEIMAR – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in Austin and Colorado counties is partnering with Texas Parks and Wildlife to host a Feathers, Furs and Farming program on Friday, Aug. 11.

LA GRANGE – The Fayette County Community Theatre (FCCT) will present a production of “Back to the 80s” by Dean O’Carroll on Aug. 4, 5 and 6. Directed by Hayden Splawn with his assistant director Bryssa Rios and program director Melissa Weltner, the comedy features over 60 area students.

COLUMBUS – The Columbus Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to the grand opening and ribbon cutting at Finance Home America, LLC, located at 1223 Bowie St. in beautiful downtown Columbus. The ribbon cutting will take place promptly at 4 p.m., followed by an open house, light refreshments by The Dewberry Café, and everyone’s favorite – door prizes. Be sure to bring your business cards for the door prize drawing.

ALLEYTON – The grand opening of the 29th habitat home on Canal Street in Alleyton, built by Colorado County Habitat for Humanity, makes it official for the house to be occupied. Own -

SAN FELIPE – During the month of June, the EEA (Exten- sion Education Association) of Austin County, which is a direct

The Bellville High School boy’s basketball team had a lot to be encouraged about after their 2022-2023 tenure. Of course they would like to have a winning record in district (6-6), but the 19-11 overall record brings optimism for the ’23-’24 season, especially under newly hired head coach Mason Loiodice.

Vapor Depot rolls into LG

Bubela Real Estate celebrates new chapter

Aaron’s Painting looks forward to new journey

Popeye, the Sailor Man, was real! Popeye was inspired by a sailor named Frank Fiegle, a rough-andtumble man. He smoked a pipe while holding it to one side of his mouth.

Bernardo VFD annual fundraiser held

The Schulenburg Lady Horn volleyball team announced that they are a recipient of the 20222023 United States Marine Corps - American Volleyball Coaches Association (USMC/ AVCA) Team Academic Award. It is the 10th consecutive year that the Lady Horns have re ceived the award.

EAGLE LAKE – Greater Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church of Eagle Lake first ever Concert For Christ was well attended as the community came out and showed their support Saturday afternoon on July 15 at the Eagle Lake Municipal Park.

An emergency burn ban declaration has been authorized by county judges in Austin, Colorado and Fayette counties in response to the intense heat and lack of rain.

COLUMBUS - Columbus Histori - cal Preservation Trust (CHPT) gathered