Lifestyle

In times of crisis, it’s often the quiet heroes who leave the most lasting impact. Heroes who step in with skill and compassion when the world feels uncertain. One of those heroes is Marianne Hurley, a long-time disaster health volunteer with the American Red Cross.

San Felipe — Under clear skies and a spirit of freedom, the 2nd Annual San Felipe Juneteenth Festival, hosted by community organizer De’Karr Bradshaw, celebrates culture, history, and community. The event was a vibrant showcase of unity, joy, and local pride.

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AUSTIN – The Public Safety Commission (PSC), along with Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Colonel Freeman F. Martin presented this year’s Adolph Thomas Distinguished Service Awards today during the PSC meeting at DPS Headquarters in Austin.

TEMPLE, TEXAS – Three outstanding Texas FFA students rose to the top of a competitive statewide field to claim top honors in the 2025 Soil Stewardship Public Speaking Contest, held June 6–7 in Stephenville. This year’s theme, “Life Beneath Our Feet,” invited students to dig deep, literally and figuratively, into the critical role that healthy soil plays in sustaining agriculture, biodiversity, and the environment.

Glen Brandt, president, welcomed approximately 180 persons who attended the recent 75th meeting of the Austin County Livestock Association. The meeting was held on June 5, at the Cat Spring Agricultural Society Hall. The members and guests enjoyed BBQ brisket and pork by Schovajsa Catering.

Seventeen Blinn College District Vocational Nursing Program graduates were honored during a pinning ceremony Thursday, celebrating their completion of the traditional face-toface program. The ceremony took place at Champion Fellowship Church in Brenham, where students received pins symbolizing their transition from nursing students to healthcare professionals.