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Bring your Child to Library Day Feb. 9 National Bring Your Child to Library Day is set for Feb.

TAYLOR — An experienced sales, marketing and operations professional has added his talents to the executive ranks at Granite Media Partners Inc., company officials said. Matt Steketee, 46, started Jan.

Forum allows for informed voters in upcoming primary With several county seats in the balance, Austin County voters had the opportunity to hear from the candidates vying for these positions during a candidate forum held Friday, Jan. 26.

An emergency town hall meeting was held Jan. 24 to address ongoing issues within Wallis, most notably over allegations of racketeering being made by a property owner in town.

Lisbeth Arevalo of Bellville has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Fall 2023 President’s List. The fall terms run from September to December.

Beginning this fall, a college education will be even more affordable for many Austin County residents. The Blinn College District and Blinn College Foundation announced today a new scholarship that will provide up to $1,000 in tuition support for Austin County residents for up to one academic year.

Both Colton and ReidWarr exhibited their Brangus heifers at the Junior heifer show last week in Ft. Worth with phenomenal results. Colton was Grand Champion Heifer Calf and Reid was Reserve Champion Senior Calf. Both are members of the Brazos FFA/Agricultural Science program. 

All A Honor Roll

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Croix Behnen, Benson Brooks, Finn Cameron, Layton Carter, Reid Cook, Clara Dorton, Paloma Garcia, Evalina Hess, Olivia Huddleston, Cohen Inglish, Canyon Krumrey, Brenna Lapham, Cross McKnight, Brie Minarcik, Maddox Montano, Sofia Nino, Karas Poulter, Bennett Pursley, Jordan Riese, Hunter Stavinoha, Caroline Vick

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Bellville High School’s Rebecca Aschenbeck and her classes conducted the catalase enzyme lab last week.