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The FBI is warning the public of malicious actors creating synthetic content commonly referred to as “deep fakes” by manipulating benign photographs or videos to target victims. Technology advancements are continuously improving the quality, customizability, and accessibility of ar- tificial intelligence (AI)-enabled content creation. The FBI continues to receive reports from victims, including minor children and non-consenting adults, whose photos or videos were altered into explicit content. The photos or videos are then publicly circulated on social media or pornographic websites for the purpose of harassing victims or sextortion schemes.

Interstate 10 near Flatonia at the 660 westbound mile marker held a sweet surprise for Fayette County Drug Interdiction Investigator David Smith.

LA GRANGE – Residents in the River Road and Country Club Drive area of La Grange have seen a lot of demolition recently. In the past few weeks, two more homes have been brought down. Work on three more homes is also underway.

COLUMBUS – Kim Kovar and Liz Rodriguez joined Walmart in the summer of 1983. Now, 40 years later, they are still going Walmart-strong with the friendly smile and neighborly chat they love.

COLUMBUS – With Columbus Community Hospital set to launch a new pulmonology program this fall, the hospital’s annual fundraising dinner and auction will raise funds to support the new specialty program with a goal of $200,000.

Fayette Public Library overrun by snakes

WEIMAR – In a stunning series of events that culminated with the resignation of Weimar Police Chief Todd Jacobs, the resignation of Weimar City Manager Mike Barrow followed on its heels.

RESS EAGLE LAKE – Suspended Eagle lake Chief of Police Kris Abbott was of- ficially relieved of his command of the Eagle Lake Police Department on June 14. His termination by City Manager Charles “Tink” Jackson comes after a lengthy suspension while an investigation was concluded about instances where Abbott may have been derelict in his duties.

WEIMAR – Weimar Police Chief Todd Jacobs tendered his resignation from the helm of the Weimar Police Department effective July 14.

Fayette County Fair Queen Candidates seeking title

The 2023 Fayette County Fair Queen and Jr Miss candidates are announced for the upcoming fair.

MILLHEIM - Millheim Harmonie Hall will hold a Father's Day and barbecue celebration Sunday, June 18 at the hall located on Farm-to-Market Road 949 between Sealy and Bellville. The meal is a real Texas style open pit barbecue served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The cost to make your plate and dine in is $15 for adults and $8 for children 10 and under. To go plates at the drive-thru are $15. The event will include a cakewalk, with homemade cakes, at 11 a.m.; balloons and face painting by Creative Twists, and live auction at 1 p.m. To donate items for the live auction call (979) 877-4996. For more information visit the website at www.millheimtexas.org.

BELLVILLE – Bellville Little League will install new lights at its main baseball field, thanks to a $50,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and City of Bellville.

Sweet tea and barbecue

FLATONIA – The Flatonia Volunteer Fire Department will purchase new fire hoses and oth - er equipment for its firetrucks, thanks to a $13,311 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and the City of Flatonia.

COLUMBUS – The Vietnam Veterans of America Post 1127 hosted their 3rd Annual Benefit Golf Tournament on June 10 at the Columbus City Golf Course. Fifteen, four-person teams, participated, on a perfect Saturday morning, to enjoy the competition for three-place prizes totaling $1,800.

Columbus PTO receives donation from SBEC

FC Commissioners Court signs proclamation

COLUMBUS – Colorado County Commissioners Court declared National Garden Week for June 4 - 10.

Court Filings Marriage Licenses

Pesl recipient of Clark Scholarship