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Story Peddler hosting Churchill June 12 The Story Peddler bookstore in Bellville is hosting Keller author Amanda Churchill on Thursday, June 12 at 6 p.m. Churchill will read from her debut novel, The Turtle House which was inspired by the life of her grandmother, a Japanese war bride.

Kids Kamp set for Austin, Colorado counties

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The Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association, in conjunction with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service team, is pleased to announce their 8th year of holding Kids’ Kamp in Austin, Colorado, and Washington Counties. This Kamp is designed to be educational but fun, with the goal of building a lifelong interest in gardening, the earth, and our communities. Hands-on fun experiences highlight Kamp week.
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Austin County EEA explores Texas Railroad History at Rosenberg Railroad Museum

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In April, several members of the Austin County Extension Education Association (EEA) embarked on an educational field trip to the Rosenberg Railroad Museum in Rosenberg, Texas. The visit offered participants a unique opportunity to delve into the rich railroad heritage of Fort Bend County through an array of engaging exhibits. Attendees explored detailed model train layouts, historical artifacts, maps, photographs, and memorabilia that vividly illustrated the pivotal role of railroads in the region’s development. The exhibits provided and enhanced the group’s understanding of both historical and contemporary rail operations.
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AC Jail reports a inmate death

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The Austin County Jail has reported another jail death of an inmate that was being held in the facility. According to a release provided by the Austin County Sheriff’s office, on Thursday, May 8 at approximately 3:30 a.m., Austin County Sheriff’s office inmate Michael Portis, 50, suffered a medical emergency in his cell.
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Local clergies react to first American pope

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A new dawn for Catholicism has been entered following the election of the 267th pope, Pope Leo XIV, becoming the first North American and United States born pope in papacy history. With 23% of Texans identifying themselves as Catholics, the news comes as positive for Catholic Americans who look forward to the first papacy at the hands of a Chicago, Illinois native.