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AgriLife Extension district reporters compiled the following summaries:
Read moreAn arrest was made in a Fayette County murder.
Read moreAUSTIN – During the month of September, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is working to reduce the stigma surrounding suicide and increase awareness about suicide prevention. HHSC encourages Texans to learn about available resources and to become aware of the common warning signs of suicide.
Read moreThe Texas Military Department visited the Rice campus of the Texas Challenge Academy last week and administered COVID-19 vaccines to cadets and staffers. Cadets were sent home a few weeks ago during COVID precautions at the campus. Courtesy
Read moreIn a press release last week. State Representative Ben Leman announced he will not seek a fourth term in office. The release was as follows:
Read moreCavender Ford recently presented their fair sponsor check to the Colorado County Fair. Pictured: Jason Swander, General Manager CJDR/Polaris, Jody Primrose, Shannan Gerik, Doreen Alexander, Racheal Schneider, Carol Braden, Melanie Frank, Finance Director Robert Rendino, General Manager Ford. Not pictured: Jim Sanders, General Manager Chevrolet, GMC, Buick. Courtesy
Read moreThe 4-H club annual banquet was Sunday, Aug. 8. During the banquet the new 4-H board members were announced. Awards and certificates were handed out to a number of 4-H members who excelled in their crafts and divisions. Those winners were Abigail Hilley – District 11 Photography, and Shooting Sports – Archery; Allison Cain – District 11 Horse Show - Showmanship at Halter, and Photography; Brina Kent – District 11 Horse Show - Barrell Racing; Brooke Wanjura - District 11 Consumer Decision Making, Horse Show - Barrell Racing, Pole Bending, Stakes Race, Timed Horseman Senior Reserve Champion, Public Speaking, Record Book Judging and State Consumer Decision Making; Chloe Brandt - District 11 Duds to Dazzle, and Shooting Sports – Archery;Colton Gonzales - District 11 Shooting Sports – Archery; Colton Koy - District 11 Shooting Sports – Archery, and Rifle;Emily Sternadel - District 11 Duds to Dazzle, and Shooting Sports – Archery State – 3D Archery and Modified 600; Emily Wied - District 11 Duds to Dazzle, Food Show, and District 11 Record Book Judging; Emma Koeth - District 11 Food Challenge, and Photography; Gavin Schoeneberg - State Shooting Sports – Smallbore Pistol Silhouette, Hunter Skills and Safety test, Smallbore Pistol Bullseye, Smallbore Hunter Pistol Silhouette, Air Rifle Silhouette, Running Target, Smallbore Pistol Silhouette, Wildlife Identification and Management Test, Smallbore Pistol Bullseye, and Smallbore Rifle Silhouette; Jack Burris - District 11 Shooting Sports – Rifle; Jack Dudensing – District 11 Consumer Decision Making, Record Book Judging, Shooting Sports – Archery and Rifle State Shooting Sports – Air Pistol, Air Rifle, Sporter Highpower Rifle, Smallbore Pistol Bullseye, and Muzzleloading Rifle; Jacob Koy - District 11 Shooting Sports – Archery; Jagar Rau – District 11 Consumer Decision Making, and Record Book Judging State Consumer Decision Making; Jakelyn Primrose - District 11 Photography; Jase Rau – District 11 Consumer Decision Making, and Record Book Judging; Jonathan Wrobliski - District 11 Shooting Sports – Archery; Julie Ana Gobert - District 11 Photography; Justin Jurek - District 11 Shooting Sports – ArcheryState Shooting Sports – .45 Pistol Bullseye, Field, Wand, Centerfire Pistol, Modified 600, Team Relay, 3D Archery- Recurve bow, CMP Rifle, Sporter Highpower Rifle, Clout, Hunting Live Fire (Archery, Smallbore Rifle, Shotgun, Muzzleloading Rifle), Hunter Skills and Safety Test, Archery High Overall, and Shooting Sports Ambassador; Kase Weishuhn - District 11 Consumer Decision Making, and Record Book Judging State Consumer Decision Making, and Water Ambassador; Keegan Grissom - District 11 Shooting Sports – Archery, and Rifle; Kelly Barnett - District 11 Shooting Sports – Archery, and Rifle; Kiya Brackin - District 11 Food Challenge; Kylie Helmcamp - District 11 Photography, and Record Book Judging; Larry Silcox III - District 11 Food Challenge; Leroy Stavinoha III - District 11 Consumer Decision Making State Consumer Decision Making; Makenzie Thames - District 11 Record Book Judging, and Livestock Ambassador; Nathan Wrobliski - District 11 Shooting Sports – Archery;Rayel Aiken - District 11 Food Show; Raymond Wrobliski - District 11 Shooting Sports – Archery; Rowdy Kunz – District 11 Shooting Sports – Archery, State Wildlife Challenge and Water Ambassador; Sarah Jane Berger - District 11 Duds to Dazzle; Taft Rodgers - District 11 Shooting Sports – RifleState Shooting Sports – Light Rifle, Muzzleloading Rifle Silhouette, Smallbore Pistol Silhouette, Smallbore Hunter Pistol Silhouette, Air Pistol Silhouette, Smallbore Pistol Bullseye, Muzzleloading Rifle, and Pistol Silhouette High Overall Runner-up; Wyatt Wrobliski - District 11 Shooting Sports – Archery.
Read moreThe annual Colorado County Fair pageant took place Saturday, Sept. 4 at Founders Hall at the Colorado County fairgrounds. Participants and winners were: Little Miss and Mister - Crystal Hilton, Savannah May, Caitlyn Roberts (Little Miss), Jagher Piker (Little Mister), Genesis Trujillo and Lola Duffy. Junior Miss - Mariah Coufal, Miah Valenzuela (Junior Miss winner), Hadley Divin and Willa Fucik. Junior Queen - Taitlyn Mican (first runner up), Addyson Fucik (winner). Queen - Mary Kate Heger (Fair Queen, second runner up for Membership Queen), Lexi Ybarra (Membership Queen), Ashley Treece (Fair Queen first runner up), Sydney Psenik (Fair Queen second runner up, first runner up Membership Queen), McKinsey Smidovec, Destiny Williams.
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