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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
Read moreThe Raider of the Week for the week of Feb. 22 is Alex Buffington.
Read moreThe 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
Read moreRobert 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.
Read morePlans 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.
Read moreBe sure to donate to the Puppy Love Shelter Food Drive in Eagle Lake now through Feb. 14. The Eagle Lake animal shelter is in need of dog food, pet toys and treats (no rawhide bones, please). Donations can be dropped off at City Hall. For more information, please call (979) 234-2640.
Read moreChristmas time is all about giving, and that is exactly what Drs. Kurt and Cami Kainer of Weimar Veterinary Clinic did for Boys & Girls Clubs of Champion Valley. They took Club members to Walmart in Bastrop for a Christmas shopping trip on Dec. 20. The board, staff and administration of Boys & Girls Clubs of Champion Valley would like to sincerely thank Drs. Kurt and Cami Kainer for their generosity and support of the Clubs.
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