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KJZT Family Life Society No. 31 Meets

On Aug. 15, the third quarterly meeting of Society No. 31 of La Grange, St. Frances of Rome, KJZT Family Life was held at 4 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Church Narthex meeting room. President Elizabeth Kallus called the meeting to order and led opening prayers especially remembering two members who had passed away, Norma Ann Euton and Dorothy Janacek. The patroness of the Fraternal is the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and her feast day being Aug. 15, additional prayers for the Fraternal were prayed. Pledges to the U.S. and Texas flags were recited.

FOR THE RECORD

Are you passionate about preserving and sharing our local and state history? Then become a volunteer at Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill State Historic Sites in La Grange. Site staff are recruiting volunteers of all ages, abilities, and interests for several exciting programs, events, and projects. Learn more during a come and go Volunteer Informational Social with ice cream at the sites’ visitors center on Sunday, Aug. 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. For questions, call the visitors center at (979) 968-5658, email gavin.miculka@thc.texas. gov or visit the sites Facebook page.

Fayette County Deputies Arrest Driver After Pursuit

Sheriff Keith Korenek reports Tuesday morning around 7:46 a.m. Fayette County narcotics unit attempted a traffic stop on a 2016 red Chevrolet Cruze on FM 609 near Hwy. 71 business in La Grange for a traffic violation when a pursuit entailed. The driver failed to pull over for deputies on business 71 and continued to St. Hwy 71 traveling westbound towards Smithville. The driver turned off St. Hwy. 71 onto Lady Bird Loop and returned to St. Hwy. 71 through a ditch before blowing his front tire out. The driver continued on Hwy. 71 westbound, pulling over on the side of the highway as he attempted to bail out of his vehi- cle to run while holding a bag. The driver fell to the ground and it appeared the tire of his vehicle rolled over his ankle, he was placed in custody and Medic 1 responded to the scene and he was taken non-emergency to Smithville hospital Several Fayette County Deputies assisted with the stop as Bastrop County deputies also were notified. The driver had over six ounces of Methamphetamines, and over an ounce of heroin in a package he attempted to run with. The driver was identified as 47-year-old Victor Rolon Veal of Bastrop. Charges are being filed and the subject will be jailed when released from the hospital.

Columbus Eye Associates Welcomes Dr. Eric Hamill

Columbus Eye Associates and Columbus Optical Company is please to announce the addition of Dr. Eric Hamill to their ophthamology practice. Dr. Hamill will see patients at the Columbus clinic. Dr. Eric Hamill is a fellowship- trained ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgeon focused on eyelid, eyebrow, lacrimal, and orbital surgery.

What Causes the Smell of Rain

By ANDY BEHLEN The Fayette County Record Who didn’t enjoy the smell of the rain that fell across much of Fayette County this week? Did you know that smell has a name? Scientists call it “petrichlor.” And it doesn’t really come from the rain, at least not directly. The smell comes from bacteria in the soil called “actinomycetes” or actinobacteria.

Animal Shelter Update

As of Aug. 19, the total year-to-date intake is 886: 393 dogs and 493 cats at the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter. There are 143 animals in care: 66 dogs and 77 cats. This number includes animals in the facility, in foster care for medical, waiting on available space, or awaiting transport to rescue partner. The shelter offers a discount voucher program for spay/neuter for citizens of Fayette County. Call (979) 966-0021 for more information.

The Local Chapter of League of Women Voters Celebrates Women’s Equality Day

The League of Women Voters of South Central Texas is new to Fayette County but has deep roots in the women’s suffrage movement that helped get women the right to vote over 100 years ago. “Our League, one of the newest in Texas, began in 2018 with five members meeting around my kitchen table,” said Janis Richardson, president of the League of Women Voters of South Central Texas. When asked about why she helped start a League in our area, Richardson said that she first got to know the League in Memphis, TN, where she lived before returning to her family roots in Texas. “I saw how the League makes government more accessible to the people – providing nonpartisan information on candidates, voting and how things work in ways that make it easier for people to fully participate in the decisions that affect them,” said Richardson. “I believe that the League provides an important service to the community – helping to bridge the information gap between government and voters. When I saw that our rural Texas area did not have a League, I decided to try to get one started so that local citizens could have access to the services that Leagues provide.

Newspaperman Writes Best-Seller in Spare Time

By BARTEE HAILE This Week in Texas History On Aug. 28, 1959 a book reviewer had nothing but the highest praise for a newspaperman’s first novel: “It may be a long time before a better one comes along.” Allen Stuart Drury was born in Houston during the First World War and grew up in a small California town.

INSIDE TODAY

This Friday Fayette County football teams begin their 2022 seasons. Inside today’s paper is our annual preview magazine which features the Leps, the Shorthorns and the Bulldogs.