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In the last week, authorities have captured two of Texas’ Top 10 fugitives. Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Eric Munoz was captured on May 4, 2021, in Donna, Texas, during Operation Lone Star, while Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender Marcus Lee Torres was arrested on May 7, 2021, in Snyder, Texas. Crime Stoppers rewards will not be paid in either case.

We’re like moths to a flame when it comes to our devices. Whether it’s a TV, smartphone, tablet, laptop or handheld video game, our homes are full of screens to stare at — even some refrigerators have interactive displays these days.

Despite a drop in the number of traffic crashes throughout the year, 2020 saw a spike in the number of fatalities overall and deaths of people in Texas from not wearing a seat belt. That’s why TxDOT is reminding everyone that buckling up is the best defense in a crash.

According to Austin County Commissioner Mark Lamp, Senate Bill 10 will “cripple” the county’s right to lobby in front of state legislative sessions and that in turn will hurt the county as a whole, he said at the regular meeting of commissioners court May 10.

Members of Small World Early Childhood Enrichment Center’s Class of 2008 reconvened ahead of their high school graduations to recreate their class pictures 13 years later.

On Thursday, May 13, members from First National Bank of Bellville and Industry State Bank generously provided the Austin County Sheriff’s Office a sandwich lunch in honor of National Police Week, as a Thank You for service and commitment to Austin County. “The Sheriff’s Office greatly appreciates, not only their thoughtfulness, but also for their support of law enforcement,” Sheriff Jack Brandes said. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO