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EAGLE LAKE – The Eula and David Wintermann Library in Eagle Lake had another very successful Summer Reading Program. The theme for the program was “All Together Now”. Programs were held each Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m. from June 7 to July 19. There were 56 students enrolled. Books and certificates were given to 29 of those students who achieved the goals set for the program. Funding for the summer program was provided by a Dollar General Grant.

Dr. Beena Shah is a board-certi- fied, fellowship-trained cataract sur geon and glaucoma specialist. She is excited to serve the community she calls home. She is a native of Katy and attended Cinco Ranch High School. She completed her under- graduate degree in finance at Baylor University in Waco. She completed her pre-med courses and graduated magna cum laude. She competed on the Club Tennis Team and spent a semester studying abroad in Italy.

COLUMBUS – Columbus Community Hospital held its annual dinner and auction fundraiser on Aug. 12 at the Southern Oaks Event Center in Columbus.

Austin County Republican picnic in Cat Spring

BELLVILLE – The ‘Bellville Celebrating 175 Years’ event committee members from the Bellville Historical Society were presented a $500 donation for advertising and promotion of the upcoming Nov. 4 community- wide celebration.

As the teachers made their way back to school in the first weeks of August, Industry State Bank began spreading some back-toschool cheer! ISB visited the teachers and staff at Columbus Elementary, Columbus Junior High, Columbus High School, Columbus Alternative School, and St. Anthony’s Catholic School and stocked their breakroom with snacks, sodas, water, and teacher supplies.

YOAKUM – As Labor Day approaches, TxDOT is reminding all Texans about the dangers of drunk driving. The National Highway Traf- fic Safety Administration has an nounced an increased enforcement period from Aug. 18 to Sept. 4. Texas law enforcement agencies are among those that will increase their efforts to pull over motorists suspected of drunk driving.

BELLVILLE – The Bellville Volunteer Fire Department held its annual fundraiser on Aug. 18 at the Austin County Fairgrounds in Bellville.

Faith Academy Lady Knights varsity volleyball team defeated the Royal Lady Falcons Aug. 15 at Royal High School in Brook -

The Fayetteville High School volleyball team currently sits at 6-8 after the first couple weeks of the season. This was expect - ed with the departure of Brook lyn Jaeger and having to rebuild chemistry with a totally differ ent team. The Lady Lions now have senior outside hitter Kayme Schley leading the pack, who can easily reach double-digit kills on a nightly basis.

La Grange volleyball has an overall record of 7-11 and is still yet to start district play. The Lady Leopards are another team who had many impact players graduate in ’22 such as Maddi Fritz (University of Louisiana at La - fayette volleyball), Camille Gon zalez, and Hailey Hill. Even with suffering these losses, this year's team possesses players like de - fensive specialists Haylie Coo per, Mara Colon, and Jena Jobb.

The Bellville High School volleyball team has hit their early season stride as they’ve won their last eight matches in a row. The first few wins of the streak came against Schulenburg, Chaparral, La Grange, and Iowa Colony.

SCHULENBURG – Lady Wildcats volleyball took a loss to Goliad High School Aug. 17 at Shorthorns Gym in the Lady Horn Classic tournament. Both teams battled back and forth, then Goliad had just a couple more things go their way in the third set to win the match 2521, 18-25, 25-20. “We’re looking just for leadership,” said Weimar head volleyball coach Amanda Machicek.

CARMINE – The Round Top-Carmine High School volleyball team defeated Navasota High School in three sets Aug. 15 at Cubs Gym by a score of 25-20, 25-14, 25-15. As Round Top was projected to be one of the better teams in Class 1A, the team showed why with their high-powered offense, putting the ball down with force on the opposite side of the net. “This team’s just fun to watch,” said Round Top-Carmine head volleyball coach Catie Weishuhn.

EAGLE LAKE - Donald T. Chaney has been named the new chief of police for Eagle Lake on Aug. 16 at the city hall meeting room in Eagle Lake.

LA GRANGE – As the Fayette County Fair nears and the queen and jr. miss contes - tants are continuing to work hard in selling passes, a dozen littles are vying for the little miss and mister titles that will be awarded at the pageant.

LA GRANGE – Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported, on the night of Aug. 16 around 9:38 p,m., the Fayette County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call reporting a structure fire on Plum Church Road off State Highway 71 near La Grange and it was reported by the caller someone was still in the house and cannot get out. The La Grange Fire Department was notified and responded along with Fay ette County Deputies, Fayette County EMS 2, and EMS Medic 1. La Grange Fire Department requested mutual aid from the Muldoon Fire Department. Sgt. Ryan Meagher arrived on the scene to a wooden structure residence that was heavily engulfed with fire. Neighbors advised the lady was still inside the residence. Sgt. Meagher at - tempted to contact the female resident

WALLIS – Cougars volleyball is a team to monitor in 2023 as they have a totally different look than last year’s roster.

Bellville High School volleyball currently sits at 5-5, but there’s no need to fret or panic. Bellville started 4-3 last year and ended up making it to the state tournament with an undefeated record in district (13-0) and an overall record of 39-11. The 2023 Brahmanettes will have the weapons in place to get back right where they were in ’22 with players such as junior outside hitter Sydney McKay and senior Sarah Lischka.

The Fayetteville High School volleyball team won their first game of the season against Hempstead High School August 8 at Lions Gym two sets to one in tournament play. The Lady Li- ons struggled to find their mojo in the first set, then eventually settled in for the remainder of the match and took the last two sets. “We got a lot of moving parts, a lot of different pieces than last year,” said Fayetteville head volleyball coach Clint Jaeger.

BELLVILLE – The Faith Academy Knights held their first scrimmage of the young football season at SAB Stadium, Friday night at 6 p.m. in front of a packed house. The Knights welcomed Spring Founders (TAPPS) and Second Baptist University Model (TAPPS), in a three team switchoff style scrimmage. A few minor mistakes here and there with the blocking but they moved the ball all night and outscored both by teams by a combined, 11 touchdowns.