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WEIMAR - The Friends of the Weimar Public Library welcome all area poets, young and old, to participate in our National Poetry Month celebration.

Lions donate to Guns and Hoses

Guns and Hoses event receives donations

There really was a Mrs. Baird

The Flatonia High School baseball team defeated their recent opponent Bloomington in a two game series by scores of 19-0 and 18-0 and have an overall record of 11-3 with a 6-1 record in District 29-2A. Big hitters in this series were Keyshaun Green, Beck Zimmerman, Cale Janecka, and Dayton Cliffe. Cliffe led the team with six RBI’s in the first game, then Janecka was the head honcho in the second game with four RBI’s.

Joiner signs with WCJC

Feed the Need Missions receive $10k donation

Fayette County Telecommunications (dispatchers) are the lifeline of every law enforcement, EMS and Fire Department. They are the voice of assurance when someone calls in distress. They are the ones who help make sure civil servants go home after each shift. During National Telecommunications Week this week, the spotlight is on the Fayette County Telecommunications Department of Fayette County.

Easter Sunrise church services held

SEALY – The Sealy Spring Fest opened to a light drizzle and cloudy skies on April 8 at the Sealy Historical Park in Sealy. That did not keep vendors or festival-goers from taking in the sights and sounds of the annual event.

Guns and Hoses 5k/10k run

RIBUNE New legislation proposed in the Texas Senate would create a safety and security department in the Texas Education Agency and give the education commissioner direct power to compel school districts to establish safety protocols for active-shooter situations.

Appraisal District's new chief appraiser

COLUMBUS – Local recording artist Darrel Appelt played to a packed house March 30 at the Live Oak Art Center In Colum- bus. He was the first in a Singer/ Songwriter Fundraising Series for the Live Oak Art Center.

Deputy receives commendation for lifesaving aid

Sheriff Brandes commends deputies

RESS COLUMBUS – Area Vietnam Veteran’s Chapters gathered on March 29 in Columbus in honor of their service during the Vietnam War. Over 2.7 million Americans served in Vietnam. The average age of those not making it back to “the world” was 23.

LA GRANGE – La Grange Mayor Jan Dockery and Fayette County Judge Dan Mueller recently hosted a meeting at the Fayette County Courthouse in La Grange where they met with Andrew Ross, a representative of U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul and Jeff Williford and Jill Wyman, Regional representatives for U.S. Senator John Cornyn.

Christian concert at The Hideaway

Fayette County Deputy Sgt. Ryan Meagher attempted to stop a 2017 silver Ford F-250 on Interstate 10 westbound near Flatonia on March 21. The vehicle was silver but the registration stated the vehicle was white.

COLUMBUS – Columbus Community Hospital has been named a top 100 rural and community hospital by the Chartis Center for Rural Health. This is the fifth year in a row the hospital has received this national recognition.