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August Henry Jones, born to parents in Bernardo, didn’t stray far from his home roots. He joined the military and then the Texas National Guard.

Gov. Greg Abbott has called a third special session, this time about school choice, for next month. He is promising retribution for lawmakers who oppose his move to enact school vouchers in Texas, the Texas Tribune reported.

September is Suicide Awareness Month. Suicide is frightening, whether you are thinking about it for yourself, or know someone who is. Suicide is final, the end. A life is lost – the hopes and dreams, the talents and gifts, the plans and expectations -- all gone! And this life had meaning; the person mattered. But somehow, someway this person couldn’t see this, couldn’t see continuing into the future.

COLUMBUS – What started as a not-so-simple window painting at The First State Bank in Columbus to show their Cardinal Spirit quickly became a friendly competition amongst businesses in town. Columbus State Bank accepted the challenge, followed by A Creative Touch, A Brighter Day Child Care, The Dewberry Café, Keyser Market, Leyco Real Estate, Columbus Outfitters, Harrell Dentistry, John John’s 2 Go, The Silver Barn, Trinity Logistics and Dairy Cone.

COLUMBUS – Colorado County Commissioner’s Court met on Sept. 25 for a regular open meeting.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will be working to replace a bridge on Parkerville Road between Cher -

EAGLE LAKE - The schedule for the Eagle Lake Senior Cit - izen Dance held the first Friday of each month from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Eagle Lake Community Center at 100 W. Walnut in Eagle Lake is: Oct. 6-Boogie Allen Band; Nov. 3-Blue Denim; and Christ -

LA GRANGE - The Texas Quilt Museum will be hosting the Colorado Valley Quilt Guild's monthly meeting. Museum Di - rector Deborah Bradley, will pro - vide the guild with a presentation on the history of the museum and explain the current exhibits with a tour of the museum. The Gift Shop will also be open. Anyone is welcome to come and learn the history of the museum and ad - mire the quilts on display.

The Austin County Sheriff's Office welcomes Alyssa Lowe as a tele communicator. Lowe is a 2019 graduate of Brenham High School and graduated from Sam Houston State University in August 2023 with a Criminal Justice degree. Sheriff Jack Brandes is honored to have Lowe working with the sheriff's office. Photo by ACSO

LA GRANGE - 4-H, the na - tion's largest youth development and empowerment organization, cultivates confident kids who tackle the issues that matter most in their communities right now. In the United States, 4-H programs empower six million young people through the 110 land-grant universities and Co - operative Extension in more than 3,000 local offices serving every county and parish in the country. This event will take place Thursday, Sept. 21 at the Fayette County Fairgrounds from 4 to 6 p.m. in La Grange. Come and learn all that 4-H has to offer and enjoy snow cones and prizes. For more information, contact 979-968-5831.

Constitution Week was Sept. 17-23, which commemorated the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution by thirty-nine brave men on Sept. 17, 1787. To this end, the John Everett Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) helped St. Anthony's Catholic School celebrate this event by donating a replica Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Declaration of Independence for their school library. Joan Hill, librarian, was ex - cited to add these documents to their repository. Additionally, small packets were assembled for each student in Danette Can - tu's eighth grade history class. These packets consisted of a US flag, patriotic button, pen, sticky notes, a Preamble bookmark, and a pamphlet on the Constitution and its Amendments. One of the largest patriotic women's organizations in the world, DAR promotes historic preservation, education and pa - triotism. For information about DAR and its relevant mission contact Marti Herring, chapter regent, John Everett Chapter in Colum -

LA GRANGE - A private applicator license is required by the state, in order to purchase re -

Cattle on hand: 1,500 Packer Cows: Higher dressing cutter cows, 92-1.12; fatter utility cows, .80-.89; lower dressing thin cows, .55-.78 Packer bulls: Heavyweight bulls, 1.12-1.30; lower dressing bulls, .90-1.09 Steers: 200-300 lbs., 2.40-3.07

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Senior’s Day at the Colorado County Fair

LA GRANGE – National Night Out, a time to celebrate safe communities with the neighbors, is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 3 from 6 to 8 p.m.

VVA Chapter 1127 holds clay shoot

COLUMBUS – The Columbus Lions Club held its Bill and Bub Golf Tournament on Sept. 16 at the Columbus Golf Course in Columbus while celebrating the club’s 80 years in service.

Joe Reck’s funeral procession

Steve Hillhouse donated $250,000 each to the La Grange Fire Department, the Fayette

The Austin County Sheriff's Office Investigators, currently assigned to the Westside Narcot -