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Austin County FFAs step up with donations for flood victims

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Two Austin County FFA chapters have already started projects aimed at helping families in the Hill Country region that have been devastated by flooding. 

Brazos FFA and Sealy FFA are both holding gift card drives that will be sent directly to affected families in the region.  

Brazos FFA is collecting gift cards to send directly to affected families. Suggested card types include: 

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Fourth of July Celebrations

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The Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, is celebrated to commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. This historic document declared the thirteen American colonies' freedom from British rule, effectively marking the birth of the United States of America.
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County SWCD poster, essay contest winners announced

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The Austin County SWCD Poster & Essay Contest recently announced its winners for its contests. Poster Winners K-4th grade, Brazos Elementary, are David Montoya 3rd place & Anayah Serna 2nd place, 1st place winner not pictured Joshua Beller, 1st Place poster, 6th grade, Brazos Middle School Kalyn Offord, 2nd place poster, 5th grade, Brazos Elementary Andie Menefee, 5th grade, Homeschool Emma Krenek, 1st place Jr.
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Bellville floral teams captures top finishes

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Last week, the Bellville FFA Landscape, Floriculture, and Forages teams travelled to Nacogdoches to compete in the SFA Invitational CDEs. The landscape was 1st Place.

Matthew Wybro was the High Point Individual at the landscape contest, winning himself a belt buckle.

Layne Malinowski was 4th, James Haisler was 5th, and Levi Malinowski was 13th.

Floral placed 2nd as a team.

Lauren Lassus was the High Point Individual at the floriculture contest, also winning a belt buckle.

Lydia Huebner was 6th, Rachael Hohlt was 9th, and Madi Borne was 27th.