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COLUMBUS – Nesbitt Memorial Library (NML) in Columbus is celebrating the completion of a grand renovation with a ribbon- cutting ceremony Thursday, Feb. 16, from 4 to 6 p.m. Fresh changes blanket almost every inch of the interior. New shelving poised on colorful updated flooring and a totally new kitchen facility will be showcased along with the NML Archives.

Psencik guest speaker at Columbus Lions

Xi Upsilon Psi donates to Turtle Wing

EMS holds annual awards ceremony

BELLVILLE – Long-time educator and athletic coach Archie Seals has been selected to be inducted into the Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday, March 4 in Dallas. He will be part of the 26th Anniversary Class.

LA GRANGE – The Fayette County Soil and Water Conservation District held its annual conservation banquet Feb. 3 in La Grange.

BELLVILLE – Austin County Sheriff Jack Brandes named a new honorary Austin County Sheriff’s deputy on Jan.

SCHULENBURG – The Art of the Turtle Wing was showcased to show how individuals have learned to express themselves, grow wings, and "fly" through the arts during the Turtle Wing Toast on Jan. 26. Turtle Wing Crew include, from left, board member Shannon McBride, Executive Director Destiny Psencik, board members Carrie Schulz and Stacy Oeding; Founder and President DeeAnn Hooper, board members Kari Tumis and Kim Wellborn, Founders circle and provider Loueva Hatfield, Founders Circle rep resentatives Gigi Marburger and Darla Kubala; Founders Circle and provider Erin Wotipka, Founders Circle representative Pam Benbenek, program director Kim Miori, and Founders Circle representative Susie Shank.

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RESS COLUMBUS – Colorado County Commissioners Court met again for the second regular meeting of the year on Monday, Jan. 23. The court moved smoothly through the agenda items with only a few lingering discussions. Mark Hutton from Fidlar Technologies gave a pre sentation and answered ques- tions regarding a Property Fraud Alert Services Agreement for the County Clerk's Office. This vital records notification system will help land and property owners' awareness of any record filed in their name with the county clerk. It will create more security for the property owners in Colorado County, making them aware of anything filed in their name.

EAGLE LAKE – Eagle Lake was the stopping place for a car chase that began in Hallettsville and landed inside a barn off the 2000 block of FM 3013 in Eagle Lake. The high-speed chase be -

Colorado County Sheriff's Office adds deputy

GARWOOD – Colorado County Sheriff's Chief Deputy Troy Neisner reports that stolen equipment on private property in Garwood was recovered on Jan. 23.

INDUSTRY – The Beef & Forage Committee of Austin County in partnership with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Austin County will be hosting a Beef Cattle Management Seminar Friday, March 24, at Four County Auction Center located at 15900 TX HWY 159 in Industry.

Kathy Ignasiak recognized at AC Fair board

Lions Club holds coat drive

EAGLE LAKE – The Eagle Lake United Women of Faith recently welcomed special speakers Odette Elliston, left, and Denise Sklar, who spoke about Lighthouse Eagle Lake at the Rice Medical Center.

BELLVILLE – Austin County Fair Board member Freddie Engelbrecht retired, sort of, after 55 years on the board and serving the community. Mr. Freddie, as he is known, joined the board when he was a new Ag teacher at Brazos ISD in Wallis.

COLUMBUS – Columbus Volunteer Fire Department (CCVFD) released its 2022 call report. CCVFD’s coverage is from Hatterman Lane, east to I-10, 704-mile marker, south to Altair, and north to Kansteiner Road.

COLUMBUS – The newly formed Health & Behavioral Wellness Council of Greater Colorado County met for its first meeting on Jan. 12. The meeting introduced the members of the council as well as each committee, its purpose and the members involved in the committees.

Court Filings Marriage Licenses