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This article is the second in a series about Texas Heroes. The articles are inspired by stories highlighted in the Texas Heroes Museum, located in the Fayette County Old Jail.

The Multi-County New Landowner Education program is a series of 8 informational meetings, seminars, and field days designed to make new landowners in Austin, Colorado, Fayette, and Washington Counties aware of what types of agricultural enterprises are best for their property.

Celebrate Black History Month with a community celebration and church service on Feb. 18 and Feb. 19 in Schulenburg. A parade kicks off at 10 a.m. Enjoy food, music and fun and a Black History Program. Contact Greg Thomas for more information at (979) 505-0282.

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.

City of Flatonia Police Chief Lee Dick reports there were 423 calls for service for the department during the month of January. Offense/Incident Report On Jan.

NOTICE TOALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF ALFRED DUAINE WYANT, DECEASED Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate of Alfred Duaine Wyant, Deceased, were issued on January 17, 2023, under Docket No. 12845, pending in the County Court of Fayette County, Texas, to Kenneth Wyant, Independent Executor.

Week ending Feb. 3 Week’s high Jan.

State Senator Lois Kolkhorst filed a pair of bills this week that would legalize mobile sports betting in Texas. Kolkhorst represents Fayette County in the Texas Senate.

Dolores remembers Dr. Frank as a kind, compassionate, good-natured people-person.

The Fayette County Firefighter’s Association reports the following calls for the week of Jan. 29 through Feb. 4: Rescue Search - 1 Smoke Report - 2 Accidents - 5 Electrical Fires - 3 Structure Fire - 1 Medical - 4 Gas Leak/Odor - 1 Vehicle Fire - 1 Grass Fire - 1 Fire Alarm - 1