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Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported that on Friday, July 7, the Fayette County Sher- iff's Office Narcotics Canine Unit, Sgt. Randy Thumann and K9 partner Kolt stopped a Toyota truck on Interstate 10 at the 664 mile marker at approximately 4 p.m. for a traffic violation.

EDNA – 4-H members descended upon Edna for the 2023 District 11 4-H Horse Show on May 31 and June 1. Four Fayette County 4-Her’s took home awards and competed in numerous events.

It's an extraordinary thing when you think about it. This group of citizens and neighbors band together for a single day (or several, if you include early voting) to make sure every American can exercise one of their most fundamental rights.

JAMES Rory James and Justina Torres of Columbus announce the birth of their son, Nory Xander James, born May 30 at 12:09 p.m. at Columbus Community Hospital in Columbus.

Already the sounds of the school bell ringing is in the notso- distant future. To get ready for the kids to be ready for the first bell of the school year, a Back to School Bash will be held Saturday, Aug. 5, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Eagle Lake Community Center, 100 North Walnut Ave.in Eagle Lake.

Catch Santa in his favorite summer vaca spot soaking up the A/C Saturday, July 29 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Hound Song Brewing Company in Columbus.

H.B. 2015 amends the Government Code to raise, from 70 to 75, the age at which a person qual- ifies for an exemption from jury service on the basis of age and the age at which a person may claim a permanent exemption from jury service.

WEIMAR – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in Austin and Colorado counties is partnering with Texas Parks and Wildlife to host a Feathers, Furs and Farming program on Friday, Aug. 11.

LA GRANGE – The Fayette County Community Theatre (FCCT) will present a production of “Back to the 80s” by Dean O’Carroll on Aug. 4, 5 and 6. Directed by Hayden Splawn with his assistant director Bryssa Rios and program director Melissa Weltner, the comedy features over 60 area students.

COLUMBUS – The Columbus Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to the grand opening and ribbon cutting at Finance Home America, LLC, located at 1223 Bowie St. in beautiful downtown Columbus. The ribbon cutting will take place promptly at 4 p.m., followed by an open house, light refreshments by The Dewberry Café, and everyone’s favorite – door prizes. Be sure to bring your business cards for the door prize drawing.

ALLEYTON – The grand opening of the 29th habitat home on Canal Street in Alleyton, built by Colorado County Habitat for Humanity, makes it official for the house to be occupied. Own -

SAN FELIPE – During the month of June, the EEA (Exten- sion Education Association) of Austin County, which is a direct

The Bellville High School boy’s basketball team had a lot to be encouraged about after their 2022-2023 tenure. Of course they would like to have a winning record in district (6-6), but the 19-11 overall record brings optimism for the ’23-’24 season, especially under newly hired head coach Mason Loiodice.

Columbus boy’s basketball had a solid season last year with experience and players that just know how to play the game of basketball.

Vapor Depot rolls into LG

The Fayetteville High School volleyball team went on another nice run last year, but it wasn’t as nice as bringing home the state crown in 2021. Unfortunately, Fayetteville’s star player and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi volleyball commit Brooklyn Jaeger went down with an ACL injury during the heat of the postseason.

Magical things happened at Nesbitt Memorial Library

Grange KC Hall hosts music night

Bubela Real Estate celebrates new chapter