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The closure of many services at St. Mark’s Medical Center could cost Fayette County EMS upwards of $1 million a year.

La Grange City Council voted Monday night to hire Fred Franklin Bell of Los Fresnos as the next La Grange City Manager. Bell most recently served as assistant city manager for San Benito, a city of 24,250 in the Rio Grande Valley.

The La Grange ISD School Board approved contract renewals and extensions for administrators for the 2023-24 school year. A probationary contract was extended to Jill Hutchins.

Each year, the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board and the Association of Texas Soil and Water Conservation Districts sponsor the Texas Conservation Awards Program to recognize and honor those who dedicate themselves and their talents to the conservation and wise use of renewable natural resources.

There is a lot of action going on at Senior Connections these days, and folks are letting us know all about it. The group that has formed while participating in the ARTSSchulenburg Studio “Artful Seniors” program has really bonded.

Fayette County 4-H members competed in the Bell County Livestock Judging Contest on Friday, Feb. 10.

E The Shared Lutheran Ministry council and the congregational councils will meet at the church in Warrenton for the annual council retreat on Saturday, Feb. 25.

NOTICETO BIDDERS Sealed bids will be received by me until 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 27, 2023, for Materials for Bridge on Goehring Road over Cummings Creek. Obtain specifications from County Auditor’s Office at 143 N.

Round Top-Carmine ISD is accepting bids for installation of 4185 feet of 8 foot chain link fencing, with removal of existing fence; installation of a total of 4 new commercial AC units (3-15 ton, 1-7 ton) and removal of existing AC units. On-site evaluations for bids should be scheduled with the Superintendent by calling 979249-3200 or emailing bschovajsa@ rtcisd.net. Bids must be submitted by March 10 by 4 pm. You may submit your bid by mail to Brandon Schovajsa, Superintendent, Round Top-Carmine ISD, 608 North Washington Street, Round Top, Texas 78954, by fax to 979-249-4084, or by email to bschovajsa@rtcisd.net. (31-1c)

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