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COLUMBUS – During the regular session of the Colorado County Commissioners Court on June 12 at the Colorado County Courthouse in Columbus, The Wellness Council continues to ful- fill its self-imposed obligation to help the county fund the Colorado County Mental Health Deputy.

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SEALY – Glitz and glamour and everyone dressed to the nine’s as the Sealy Area Chamber of Comemrce Academy Awards went underway on May 19.

SEALY – Austin County Judge Tim Lapham gave his State of the County address to a large crowd gathered June 7 at the Columbus Hall in Sealy. The Lunch -N- Learn was very informative and, as many know, Judge Lapham’s sense of humor was entertaining. He was texted by Jeff Virnau early morning of the luncheon. He said, “See you at the chamber meeting, hope we have a good speaker!” Judge Lapham replied, “Me, too!”

Attention young ladies entering sixth through 12th grades in a Fayette County school or home schooled in Fayette County for the 2023-24 school year,.

The Fayette County Fair’s commitment to youth and edu- cation and the field of agriculture is best demonstrated by its scholarship program. In 2023, the Fayette County Fair Association will again continue its academic scholarship presentation.

WEIMAR - New police offi cers Robin Allen and Dalton Lee received their badges in a swearing- in ceremony performed by Municipal City Judge Linda Kobersky on June 5 at the Weimar City Hall in Weimar.

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“They put in a new sidewalk,” my neighbor said, "and the first thing that happened was, a cat walked across the cement and left little footprints!”

LA GRANGE – Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported that on Tuesday morning around 12:30 a.m., the Fay- ette County Sheriff's Office re ceived a call on a suspicious blue truck on U.S. Hwy 77 just north of La Grange.

PLUM – Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported that on Tuesday afternoon around 4:37 p.m., the Fayette- County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call reporting a male subject laying on the ground being attacked by bees on Plum Main Street in Plum.

ROUND ROCK – The Banner Press Newspaper attended the Texas Press Association Conference June 1 through 3 at the Kalahari Resort in Round Rock.

LA GRANGE – Second Chance Emporium (SCE) recently donated $1,000 to the La Grange Chapter of War on Drugs - Projection Graduation. Monies donated helped to fund an overnight bus trip for La Grange High School graduating seniors to a state university's recreational facility. This trip included a drug-free graduation celebration in a safe environment for those who attended. Prizes and food were included throughout this

Camp Oak Haven cuts ribbon

BELLVILLE – The 16th Annual Youth and Safety Day was held May 21 at the Austin County Fairgrounds in Bellville with over 300 third graders from Austin County participated in the event.

Old fashion fun at Sacred Heart

Gov. Greg Abbott late last week warned lawmakers to be prepared for several special sessions to pass a tax reform bill that he will accept, as well as a school voucher plan that failed to pass during the regular session.

Cybercrime program held at Nesbitt Library

When a hurricane forms, your local news media will provide its eye position by latitude and longitude. ( For example, latitude 26.7 degrees north and longitude 95.2 degrees west.)

SAN MARCOS - Lions baseball won the first game of a playoff series with D'Hanis High School May 30 by a final score of 11-1 in five innings at Rattlers Field in San Marcos. Fayetteville scored right away and collected runs throughout the game while the pitching staff kept things intact. "With them, we always know it's gonna be a battle," said Fayetteville head baseball coach Clint Jaeger.