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Austin County Judge Tim Lapham said he is not one to join an organization to just be a “knife and fork” member. It was that kind of attitude that led Lapham to take on the challenge of leading Austin County as county judge.

The EEA (Extension Education Association) of Austin County, which is a direct part of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, fixed 528 barbecue plates on July 8 to raise funds to support their work and projects in their communities. The fundraiser was coordinated by Judy Schulz and Doris Glenewinkel of Bleiblerville EEA.

Austin County readers chose their favorites from dozens of categories to determine the Best of the Best winners. Congratulations to all who received votes in this year’s competition and the race to find next year’s readers’ choice champions begins now!

During the July 12 regular meeting of the Austin County Commissioners Court at the Bellville courthouse, service awards were presented to Emergency Management Coordinator Ray Chislett and EMT Linda Toman.

Friday, the Austin County Fair Association announced its entertainment lineup for the 94th Austin County Fair that will run Oct. 8-17.

The Texas Girls Coaches Association held its annual banquet last weekend in Arlington and Austin County was represented at the state level by two coaches of the year and three all-stars. TGCA, the largest association of girls’ athletics in Texas, awarded coaches of the year at the sub-varsity and middle school levels for basketball, cross country, track, softball and volleyball and split up the honorees between Classes 1A-4A and Classes 5A and 6A.

Ed Marcinkiewicz, a former track and field coach at Bellville and Brazos High School and Texas A&M, lost his battle with cancer Friday at the age of 59. Most recently, Marcinkiewicz was part of the broadcast team for BellvilleSports.com where Brahma football and Brahmanette volleyball games are hosted.

Ed Marcinkiewicz, a former track and field coach at Bellville High School and Texas A&M, lost his battle with cancer Friday at the age of 59.