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MULLINS PRAIRIE – Just outside La Grange at Farm-to-Market Road 155 and Mullins Prairie Loop, burglars broke into the Mullins Prairie Store and church.

Glitch went off without a hitch

Schulenburg chamber sponsors Bingo with a twist

Austin County Fair Queen contestants announced

COLUMBUS – The Taste of Columbus brought out the best chefs that there is to offer while guests lined up to taste each tasty treat and judge who will take home the coveted Best in Show awards for both appetizers and desserts.

Definitely not par for the course

James Lyons, his wife, Martha and their children immigrated to Texas before 1830 and settled along the Navidad River in the area of present day Schulenburg.

Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported that on Friday, July 7, the Fayette County Sher- iff's Office Narcotics Canine Unit, Sgt. Randy Thumann and K9 partner Kolt stopped a Toyota truck on Interstate 10 at the 664 mile marker at approximately 4 p.m. for a traffic violation.

EDNA – 4-H members descended upon Edna for the 2023 District 11 4-H Horse Show on May 31 and June 1. Four Fayette County 4-Her’s took home awards and competed in numerous events.

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.

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

Magical things happened at Nesbitt Memorial Library

Bubela Real Estate celebrates new chapter

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.

Bull riding is a lot of bull