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BELLVILLE – The EEA (Extension Education Association) of Austin County, a direct part of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, hosted its summer cultural arts workshop on July 11 in Bellville.

Fayette County Sheriff's Office receives NRA grant

COLUMBUS – Most people have heard of dueling banjos and fiddles, but "dueling spoons" is definitely a rare occurrence.

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Seniors Together come together for fun

NEW TAITON - Fayette Czech Heritage Society Queen Madelyn Karstedt of La Grange, achieved a significant mileston on June 29 in New Taiton.

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Fayetteville students receive Post 602 scholarships

COLUMBUS - The Co lumbus Community Hospital’s Annual Fundraising Dinner and Auction will raise funds for advanced surgery and maternity care equipment. The hospital is deploying innovative, state-ofthe- art equipment to continue advancing high-quality care for the Columbus region.

Fayetteville chamber mixer packs Blue Mule

Bingo Night is family fun night

Meals on Wheels hold fundraiser

BELLVILLE – Mark your calendars for the Annual Backto- School Health Fair and Backpack Giveaway, hosted by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Austin County and the Department of State Health Services of Austin County, on Thursday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to noon at Bellville High School in Bellville.

St. Anthony’s Catholic Daughters of the Americas installs officers

The Fayette County Czech Heritage Society (CHS) met on June 11, in the Hanslik Hall at TCHCC in La Grange for its annual Piknik. Members and guests enjoyed visiting and singing Czech songs while Jimmy Fucik accompanied them on the accordion and a meal consisting of sausage wraps, sides, and desserts.

Cat Spring June 1 Festival

Leopard Spots: A La Grange High School tradition begun in 1946

COLUMBUS – The annual Independence Day Celebration will be hosted again by the Columbus Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, the Fourth of July, starting at 6 p.m. at the Columbus City Pool, located at 102 Legion Dr. in Columbus featuring food trucks, music, Children & Pet Parade, and fireworks.

ROUND TOP–The year was 1851. Texas had joined the Union only a few years ago. Joel Robinson, one of the captors of Santa Anna, was strolling the streets of Round Top.

BAY CITY – Wharton County Junior College recently launched construction trades training at the Bay City Campus.

Summertime story time at Nesbitt Library