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LEFT TO RIGHT: Fifth Grade Reading Fair Winners Barrett McIver (third place), Rylie Ausmus (first place) and Mozni Gil (second place). Courtesy
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Donnie and Elaine Wavra of Columbus are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Renee Wavra to Edward James Kozel, son of Albert and Rita Kozel of Hostyn.
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The Eagle Lake Police Department welcomes Dustin Blackburn to the team. Officer Blackburn was sworn in by Eagle Lake Mayor Mary Parr Feb. 12. Courtesy
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The Raider of the Week for the week of Feb. 22 is Alex Buffington.
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The following Sheridan Elementary School students from Kindergarten through fifth grade exhibited exemplary behavior and academics for the month of February. Left to right back row: Ja’Kayla Johnson (fourth), William Hudgens (fourth) Zoie Hernandez (fifth), Tori Belota (third), Jase Laake (first). Front row: Aaryan Salinas (K). Not pictured: Aubrey Smith (second). Courtesy photo
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Robert Stavinoha and Sam Peacock, Rice High School students, participated in Fort Worth at the Cowgirls in Cowtown Cattle Show over the weekend. Robert placed first in his class with Peach Sammi, and Sam was second in his class with 6G Cocoa. They showed Jan. 23 in the Will Rogers Coliseum.
Read moreHoward Payne University recognized 227 students for academic success during the fall 2020 semester. Students must earn a 4.0 grade point average to be named to the President’s List, a 3.65-3.99 grade point average to be named to the Dean’s List and a 3.5-3.64 grade point average to be named to the Honor Roll. To be eligible, students must be enrolled in 12 or more semester credit hours and have no grade of Fail (F), No Grade (NG) or Incomplete Grade (I) for all courses attempted.
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Plans for the first annual Texas Blacksmith Conference & the Hume L. Baker Texas Antique Gas Engine Reunion have been finalized. The events will be Jan. 29-30, 2021 at the Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural Center Village grounds in La Grange, beginning at 9 a.m. each day.
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