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The Austin County Fair Association announced the 2021 recipients of the Austin County Fair Scholarships. “Even though the 2020 Fair was not a ticketed event and there was no charge to come to the livestock shows, we are proud to award 21 scholarships totaling $55,500,” the May 5 press release says.

At the end of the eight-week health and fitness program, participants around the county reported they accumulated 73,458.29 miles. What an exciting journey it has been this year.

Book signing at Gordon Library, May 13 The Gordon Memorial Library in Sealy and The Page Flippers Book Club welcome Elizabeth Dettler Moreno to a presentation and book signing Thursday, May 13, at 10 a.m. The Gathering Artisan Market, May 15 Come out for a fun morning and meet some creative local talent.

An arrest is not proof of guilt. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The Austin County Grand Jury returned indictments against 13 people in the April 28 session. Those indicted include: Bradley Edwards Anslum, theft of property between $2,500 and $30,000.