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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.

ONTRIBUTOR LA GRANGE – Along with cities and counties across the nation, the Fayette County Com- missioners Court officially pro claimed Jan. 29 through Feb. 4 Catholic Schools Week and commended St. Rose of Lima Catholic School for its service to local students.

COLUMBUS – Stacy Ren- ner with Take Root Nursery pro vided an interesting, humorous, and informative presentation on native Texas plants to the mem bers of the Dilue Rose Harris Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT). She discussed types, advantages, and uses of our local flora. She high - lighted how pioneers would use the local plants as they settled in Texas. Attendees were surprised as Renner explained the many uses of indigenous plants in food preparation, jellies, teas, medi cines, etc. These included what we may consider weeds! Along with the ever-familiar favorite dewberry, many edible wild plants (or weeds) included hen - bit, purslane, prickly pear, mus - tang grapes, yaupon, dandelion, winecup, and many more. With knowledge of identification and preparation, little did we know that a buffet could be in our yard.

VFD's recipient of donation

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.

A Small Farms and Vegetable Conference is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 24 at the American Legion Post, #442, 1630 Meyer St. in Sealy.

Fayette County 4-H members competed in the Karnes County Livestock Judging Contest on Jan. 28.

Flag display recognized by DAR

Kathy Ignasiak recognized at AC Fair board

Lions Club holds coat drive

Fair and Rodeo Committee donate to American Cancer Society

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Small nonfarm businesses in 194 Texas counties and neighboring counties in New Mexico and Oklahoma are now eligible to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Director Tanya N. Gar- field of SBA's Disaster Field Operations Center-West. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by excessive heat in the following primary counties that occurred from May 1 - Sept. 30, 2022.

Austin County Appraisal Board elected 2023 officers.

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.

As of press time Tuesday, Darren Houston remains on the run. While he was on trial for family violence charges, he walked out of the Fayette County Courthouse. in La Grange.

Court Filings Marriage Licenses

Court Filings Marriage Licenses

Court Filings Marriage Licenses

ELLINGER – The Ellinger Cham- ber of Commerce newly elected cham - ber officers and directors for 2023 in clude President Michael P. Schlabach, Vice President Nicole Ramirez, Secretary Erica Hrachovy and Treasurer Paula Urban.

RT-C names Homecoming Queen and Basketball Beau