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Things that never cease to amaze me: the brilliance of the sun and the depth of the blue sky of a cloudless day. The haunting beauty of Tchaikovsky’s Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy. The penetrating sound of raindrops pattering against the windowpane. One only needs to glance around to find the beauty in this world and, sometimes, that beauty is meant only for you.
Read moreFayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reports that on June 3, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Canine Unit, SGT Randy Thumann and K9 partner Kolt, stopped a Lincoln SUV on Interstate 10 at the 660 mile-marker at approximately 1:29 p.m. for a traffic violation. After speaking to the driver, Thumann observed several indicators of drug smuggling. After further investigation, Thumann located approximately 3.5 kilos of cocaine and money from drug sales. The cocaine has a street value of approximately $350,000. Gabriela Angelica Machado, 24, of Laredo, was arrested for Felony Cocaine Possession and taken to the Dan R. Beck Justice Center.
Read moreThe death of 46-year-old George Floyd by the hands, or rather, the knee of a police officer in Minnesota May 25 has defined the way many people view other police officers. Local law enforcement officers interviewed for this article emphatically state they believe the majority of officers wear the badge with the intent to truly serve and protect their communities.
Read moreAUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott held a press conference June 5 in Austin where he provided an update on Tropical Storm Cristobal, as well as hurricane preparedness and special COVID-19 considerations. Prior to the press conference, the Governor was briefed on Tropical Storm Cristobal, a weather formation in the Gulf expected to regain strength and potentially make landfall in Louisiana with possible impact to parts of deep east Texas. Prior to the press conference, the Governor held a briefing with state officials and a call with mayors and county judges of the coastal region and deep east Texas.
Read moreAUSTIN— In the latest change driven by the current public health situation, the Texas Outdoor Annual Hunting, Fishing and Boating Regulations will be going all-digital for the upcoming hunting and fishing license season, starting when licenses go on sale on Aug. 15. Due to the economic impacts of the virus, the Outdoor Annual booklets will not be printed, but the 2020-2021 season regulations will be available online through OutdoorAnnual.com and the free Outdoor Annual mobile app.
Read moreBusinesses across Texas and the nation have been forced to curtail or cease operations in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, throwing millions out of work and prompting a record increase in unemployment claims that is straining the safety net for workers.
Read moreThe Austin County Fair Association is pleased to announce the formation of a Junior Fair Board. It is comprised of young people between the ages of 17-20 who have previously participated in the Austin County Fair through 4H or FFA.
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