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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Services in Austin and Colorado counties are partnering with Texas Parks and Wildlife to host a Feathers, Furs, and Farming program on Dec. 15.

The Blinn College livestock judging team won seven of the top 10 individual spots at the Southern Stockman contest recently held at Texas Tech University in Lubbock. Blinn’s Cassie Jo Bennett was high individual overall with 854 points.

The United States Marshals Gulf Coast Violent Offenders and Fugitive Task Force was able to apprehend and book a wanted fugitive into the Austin County Jail Nov. 3.

EEA (Extension Education Association) of Austin County, which is a direct part of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, hosted an educational presentation that targeted how to deal with clutter around the house. The presentation was co-taught by Bleiblerville EEA members Joan Buenger and Judy Schulz. The informative presentation described numerous ways to mentally process, clear, organize, and start the decluttering process. In addition, the ladies clearly communicated how to deal with hard decision items such as family heirlooms, pictures, guns, and gifts. If you would like to join Austin County EEA, please feel free to contact the County Extension Office at (979) 8652072.

After achieving significant professional success, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh alumna Cheryl Mellenthin has devoted much of her time to giving back and sharing that success with others. Her widely recognized accomplishments and generosity have earned her a Distinguished Alumni Award from her alma mater.