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AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced that Trooper Dustin Henderson (San Angelo) has earned the Jimmy K. Ammons Grand Champion Award at the 2025 North American Inspectors Championship (NAIC). This is the highest honor awarded to a commercial motor vehicle roadside inspector in North America, recognizing exceptional skill, professionalism and dedication to roadway safety.

The Texas Extension Education Association (TEEA) of Austin County recently gathered for its 2025 Awards Banquet and Officer Installation Ceremony, held in August at Industry City Hall. The event was hosted by West EEA Club and carried an “apple” theme in honor of the many years of service contributed by members across the county. This year’s banquet highlighted and celebrated members for their outstanding service and dedication as members. Members recognized were: Betty Lehmann, Betty Thiel, Delores Kuehn, and Mary Smentek – each for 20 years’ service; Joyce Amthor for 5 years’ service; Kathleen Halpin, Jinnie Kolojaco, Morgan Kolojaco, and Francis Plagens – each for 1 year.

SAN FELIPE – The Friends of Stephen F. Austin State Park installed 21 new educational plaques about local flora and fauna to serve as an interpretive, solo guide for visitors on the Pileated Trail in the park this month.

Tough People Win

Chariot sculpture and flask are each estimated to be over 2,600 years old For centuries, antiquities and cultural property have been taken from the people of Cyprus, a Mediterranean island with a rich, ancient history. However, good actors have been working to bring these invaluable treasures home.