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In the past week, Austin County has experienced four vehicle thefts in various parts of the county.

EAGLE LAKE – After much anticipation The First National Bank of Eagle Lake is proud to announce the Aug. 8 groundbreaking ceremony for their new home office to be located at 1220 E. Main St., in Eagle Lake.

LA GRANGE – The annu- al Fayette County 4-H Banquet was held on Sunday, Aug. 6, at the Historic Casino Hall in La Grange. The 4-H banquet is the ultimate highlight and culmination of the year’s activities for each member, as we see one year close and a new year beginning.

The 2022 Texas State Pecan Show results were announced at the Texas Pecan Growers Association annual conference July 30.

FLATONIA - Father Gabriel and the parishioners of St. Mary's Church, Praha invite the public to their annual Parish Picnic on Tuesday, Aug. 15 in Praha. The celebration begins with a Mass at 10 a.m. Beginning at 11 a.m., a meal will be served featuring Famous Praha Stew and Fried Chicken. Drive thru plates-to-go will be available for business and indi - viduals - just follow the signs when you reach Praha. Bands providing music throughout the day include Pra - ha Bros., Red Ravens, and Mark Halata and Texavia. Come meet your friends and family and dance the night away. Fun for the day will include a country store, cake walk, plant walk, fish pond, ring toss and many other games. A raffle draw -

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.

Austin Moore named Fayette County Deputy of the Quarter

Deputy Mecayla Ream receives Commendation

COLUMBUS - The Colorado County Senior Connections (CCSC) continue to host a number of seniors who are 55 and older for fun, games and food. Starting the morning off at 10 a.m. with coffee, tea, cards and dominoes, seniors fellowship and eat lunch. It gets serious when the Bingo cards come out. Bob and Nancy Stiles of Columbus sponsor the month of August. Come into the air conditioning at the Stafford Opera House in Colubus every first and third Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It's a ll free.

LA GRANGE – Caring for a family member who is age 60 or older and find you need help managing your caregiving tasks?

COACH BRAD DUMONT

Turtle Wing Foundation was recently granted $25,000 from Texas Mutual to be used for therapeutic, educational, and recreational scholarships for those with learning challenges in rural areas. These funds will be used to directly fund services, ranging from speech therapy to tutoring to inclusive dance, for those whose families may not be able otherwise to afford the services.

Gordon Library hosts kin of namesake

WEIMAR – The annual Harvest Fest in Weimar is set for fun and food for this coming Sunday, Aug. 13.

Hello Ink joins Eagle Lake Chamber

COLUMBUS – Industry State Bank and the Friends of the Nesbitt Memorial Library cohosted a second Cyber Security event July 3 at the Nesbitt Memo -

Altair boat ramp completed

COLUMBUS – Ronny Haynie walked away from the Columbus Education Foundation auction on July 22 at Houndsong Brewing Co. in Columbus with a smile and an autographed football from Spencer Burford, right, offensive guard of the San Fran- cisco 49ers.

BELLVILLE – MidCoast Medical in Bellville welcomes its newest Family Medicine Physician, Dr. David Magness.

COLUMBUS – Members of the Austin County Regional Special Response Team (SRT) executed an arrest warrant and a search warrant on two locations in Columbus on Aug. 2 at about 6 p.m.

FRELSBURG – It may have been hot outside but that didn’t stop Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church from putting on a hot time on the church grounds when it kicked off its fried fish meal on Aug. 6 in Frelsburg.