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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

Magical things happened at Nesbitt Memorial Library

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.

Bull riding is a lot of bull

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

And the winners are…

SCHULENBURG – The Stanzel Family Foundation is proud to have sponsored local students to attend Camp Invention in La Grange.

LA GRANGE – The Fayette County Country Music Club will host their monthly Opry on Monday, July 17 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in La Grange.

LA GRANGE – After three long years, the Fayette Electric in-person Annual Meeting is back! Mark your calendars for Fayette Electric Cooperative’s Annual Meeting of members on Wednesday, July 19.

ARTER Edward Manton was born September 20, 1820, in Rhode Island to Henry and Ann Manton. His mother died when he was five and his father remarried.

Railroad tanker leak prompts investigation