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GOP celebrates faith, family, freedom
BEACH CITY — Community members gathered at the Chambers County Republican Party’s Faith, Family, Freedom Night last week to celebrate 250 years of America.The event was held Wednesday, Sept. 16, welco

‘22 a day is 22 too many’
LIBERTY— Veterans hold a special place in the heart of the nation, sacrificing themselves so Americans can live free — that heroism often comes at a cost, both seen and unseen.The Nolan D. Pickett Vet

LeadHERship Summit to inspire women
DAYTON— The LeadHERShip Summit is heading into its second year, and organizers are encouraing local women to step into who they are meant to be.The Trinity Valley Chamber of Commerce LeadHERship Summi

‘Grateful for the growth’
Director reflects on 35 years of Youth and Family ServicesAUSTIN COUNTY — Executive Director Kameka Edwards reflected on Youth and Family Services’ beginnings in one city 35 years ago to its growing r

Bellville students restore benches
Benches around Bellville got a fresh new look thanks to some help from some Bellville ISD students. They restored the frames and replaced the wood to help give the benches and the downtown Bellville a

Austin County Meals on Wheels receives donation
The Meals on Wheels- HOA Incorporated of Austin County said they were thankful to receive a donation from the Catholic Daughters of America St. Elizabeth Court 1616 of Sealy.

75 years of service: New Ulm VFD celebrates milestone anniversary
NEW ULM — Seventy-five years ago, members of the newly formed New Ulm Volunteer Fire Department invited the community to a barbecue to help pay for a fire station that was still under construction.An

Austin County 4-H hosts their open house
The Austin County 4-H hosted their open house on Sunday, Sept. 13, at Millheim Verein Hall in Sealy. The Open House is an opportunity for the club to provide information to new members and show differ

Director reflects on 35 years of Youth and Family Services
AUSTIN COUNTY — Executive Director Kameka Edwards reflected on Youth and Family Services’ beginnings in one city 35 years ago to its growing reach across three counties today.“I’m more grateful for th

San Felipe/Frydek VFD get valuable training
The San Felipe/Frydek Volunteer Fire Department continues to receive valuable training to aid them in the field. This time they participated in search and rescue missions. They learned how to enter a

Hardin Methodist celebrating 150 years of faith
HARDIN— Over time, things change as the seasons do; however, one aspect has remained constant in the Hardin community– the Hardin Methodist Church.Celebrating its 150th anniversary of faithfully servi

A walk to remember
Tarkington Volunteer Fire Department firefighters Esther Hostler and Cauy Conner continue down their 5-mile trek in honor of those 2,977 victims who lost their lives on 9/11— especially the men and wo