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Thank you so much for your enthusiastic participation in the Summer Reading Program Tales and Tails! 156 participants ages 3 to 12 years of age kept a reading log and recorded 91,725 pages and 2,967 books. From Jun 1 to July 31, library patrons checked out a total of 7,642 materials. Hooray! It was encouraging to see participation return to where it was in 2019.
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Read moreThere has been a bit of false and/or inaccurate information floating about since November of 2020. It is truly a balancing act for counties across Texas to meet voter needs, state laws, and federal requirements. I hope this helps clarify some information on your local elections.
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Most Americans know that July 4 is the day the United States celebrates the birth of American independence from Great Britain.
Read moreThe City of Eagle Lake acknowledged two ladies who take pride in their community and their home. Sisters Eva and Trinita Thomas received the City’s Community Pride Award for their dedication in seeing that their home is pleasing to the eye. The city extended its sincere gratitude to the sisters for their significant property maintenance improvements made at their home in the 400 block of Sixth Street. According to the city, prior to the sisters moving in, the vacant property had no lawn maintenance, no grass, and it was covered with debris. “It just takes work little by little,” Trinita Thomas said. “We hope people see that they can do it, too.” Eve Thomas added, “This award is a blessing. Thank you, God.”
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Peyton (L) and Presley Drozd was recognized for their dedication to raise awareness for mental health. The sisters are students at Columbus Junior High. The proclamation was read and entered into record at the Colorado County Commissioners Court meeting on June 14, 2021. Photo by John Jones/Citizen
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Read moreThe 65th annual reunion of the descendants of August Spies will be held on Sunday, August 1, 2021, at the Moravia Dining Hall across the street from The Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church, 11134 FM 957, Schulenburg, Texas, starting at 10 a.m. Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish & dessert, with lunch being served at 12:30 p.m. Plates, utensils, cups & tea will be provided. Please bring Silent Auction and Door Prize items. Kitchen Crew will be volunteers this year! For further info, please call Janet Spies @ 512-461-3236. Check the August Spies Facebook Page for more news!
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