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Linda Jean Smith (née Engstrom), 75, of Salado passed away on January 27, 2023.

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The Fayetteville High School boys basketball team and Columbus High School girls basketball team both earned district championships for the 2022-2023 season.

SCHULENBURG – The Schulenburg High School boys basketball team went up against Flatonia High School in a barn burner that came down to the last shot in overtime. Schulenburg’s execution throughout the game was near perfect and Flatonia held their own with big shots and productive offense. “Flatonia is a great team,” said Schulenburg head boys basketball coach Rich Hoogendoorn.

BELLVILLE – The Bellville High School boys basketball team faced off against Royal High School where the Brahmas fought hard all game to send the match into overtime on a buzzer beater, which led to dominating the overtime period for a 72-60 win at Brahmas Gym February 10. “I felt coming in that I just liked our matchup,” said Bellville head boys basketball coach Mason Loiodice.

SAN ANTONIO – Cardinal and Leopard swimming made a showing at the UIL State Swimming Meet Feb. 9 and 10 at Josh Davis Natatorium & Bill Walker Pool in San Antonio.

La Grange makes appearance at Rice Powerlifting Meet

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COLUMBUS – The Texas Farm Bureau in Columbus hosted the Columbus Chamber of Commerce Networking social on Feb. 9 at their Columbus Texas Farm Bureau office.

RESS COLUMBUS – All were puttin' on the ritz last Saturday night in Columbus.

BELLVILLE – Faith Academy of Bellville held its annual Night of Knights fundraiser Feb. 11 at the Austin County Fair and Expo Center in Bellville. The theme for this year was a Hollywood backdrop.

SEALY - A benefit for Ce leste Carr, held on Feb. 4, at Creekmores Sports Bar in Sealy showed that people want to help. With a bounce house and some smoking’ good barbecue, the fundraiser helped Carr with her need for a new kidney.

Eagle Lake hugs and kisses

Cattle on hand: 616 Packer Cows: Higher dressing cutter cows, .75-.92; fatter utility cows, .60-.72; lower dressing thin cows, .40-.55 Packer bulls: Heavyweight bulls, .88-1.04; lower dressing bulls, .70-.83 Steers: 200-300 lbs., 1.60-2.05; 300-400 lbs., 1.70-2.20; 400--

COLUMBUS – A formation meeting for the Columbus Senior Citizens Center will be held Wednesday, March 22 at 10:30 a.m. at the Nesbitt Memorial Library in Columbus. Come give your feedback and what you would like to see in the center. The future senior center will be for active seniors seeking things to do and have fun.

Eagle Lake Intermediate picks Students of the Month

“Barely Remembered”

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The recent cold weather a few days before Christmas 2022, where temperatures ranged from 17 degrees to lows of 12 de grees in some of the rural areas, caused many to reminisce about past cold weather events. Though this event was called a “once in a generation” winter storm, many would easily refer to the ice/snow storm of February 2021 as "the" storm to use as a benchmark.

I like baseball. No, I love baseball. There is something about the rhythm and cadence of the game that I find intox - icating. The ebb and flow of the action, the smell of fresh cut grass and old leather, the crack of a ball as it meets the bat, even the crunch of peanut shells under foot at the ballpark, these things, and more, have always attracted me to the sport.

Residents in Central and Northeast Texas are still cleaning up after a winter storm last week snapped power lines and tree limbs, causing widespread power outages, canceled flights and damage to homes and vehicles.