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The Flatonia PD made 423 calls for service for the month of January.

The Multi-County New Landowner Education program is a series of eight informational meet- ings, seminars, and field days designed to make new landowners in Austin, Colorado, Fayette, & Washington counties aware of what types of agricultural enterprises are best for their property.

WEIMAR – The Weimar FFA Sale was held Feb. 11 at the Weimar FFA Project Facility in Weiamr. The sale brought in $162,299 which is $15,413 more than last year’s total of $146,886. The exhibitors, animal, purchase price and buyers are as follows:

SEALY – Sealy Police Department recently welcomed a new officer to its growing force. Patrol Officer Joe Rojas took the oath of office administered by Sealy Police Chief Jay Reeves

SEALY – Sealy Police Department stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation on Interstate-10 at about the 722 mile-marker on Feb. 7. Patrol and the K9 Crim- inal Interdiction Unit teamed up and K9 Apollo alerted on 1.34 pounds of meth.

COLUMBUS – The Columbus Lions Club held their weekly meeting Feb. 6 at Schobels in Columbus.

Sidewalk installation at fast pace

LA GRANGE – The Fayette County Czech Heritage Society (CHS) met on Feb. 5, in Hanslik Hall at the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange for their soup social and installation of officers.

EAGLE LAKE – Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club proudly celebrated Lions Jeff Cunkelman and Bob Lapham for becoming certified vision screeners, autho rized by the Department of State Health Services in the State of Texas.

Nutella isn’t peanut butter. It is a hazelnut-cocoa product that made its way overseas to American in the 1980s. The American version of Nutella is not the same as the product from Europe.

The filing dates to be placed on an election ballot in Austin, Colorado and Fayette counties are coming to a close.

OWENS Justin and Jennifer Owens of Weimar announce the birth of their daughter, Raelee Avery Owens, born Feb. 4 at 4:27 p.m. at Co -

August 9, 1943 – February 8, 2023

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

Court Filings Marriage Licenses

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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