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Thu
27
Aug

Christine Holcombe Memorial Scholarships awarded

Shown at the presentation of the Christine Holcombe Scholarships are (front from left) Hayleigh Lagrone, Madeline Kostroun and Ke’Ara Tindle; (center row, from left) Davis Denny and Grant Westbrook; and (back row, from left) Rod Holcombe, Luke Holcombe, Andy Holcombe and Tyler Vrazel.

The Christine Holcombe Memorial scholarship fund has awarded seven Milam County college students a total of $10,000 in scholarships.
The collegiate scholarship fund was established in honor of longtime Milam County extension agent Christine Holcombe who lost her battle with cancer in 2013. Funds for this scholarship were raised earlier this year at the Mardi Gras Gala.
“We had several deserving students who applied for the scholarships so it wasn’t an easy decision,” said Dianne Braudrick of the scholarship committee.
“Christine was always encouraging young people to focus on their education and follow their dreams and it was an honor to help select this year’s scholarship recipients.”
Davis Denny of Thorndale, Grant Westbrook of Milano and Tyler Vrazel of Buckholts each received a $2,000 scholarship.

Fri
21
Aug

Marak picnic to feature pavilion dedication

The Fr. Walter Matus Pavilion will be dedicated on Sunday, Aug. 23, after the 10:15 a.m. Mass at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church at Marak. The church’s annual homecoming picnic is also scheduled Sunday.

The Sts. Cyril & Methodius Church annual homecoming picnic Sunday, Aug. 23, will feature dedication services for the Father Walter Matus Pavilion.
Mass begins at 10:15 a.m. and dinner will begin at 11 a.m. with a home fried chicken and sausage dinner for $9 a plate. Dine-in, drive through service and to-go plates will be available.
Games begin at noon and entertainment will be provided by the Praha Brothers from 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. The fund raising auction will begin at 3:30 p.m.
Everyone is invited to attend. The church is located seven miles northwest of Cameron on FM 2269.

Wed
29
Jul

Liberty Cemetery dedication

A new flag pole was at the Liberty Community Cemetery was dedicated to Frances Gilliland and her family, and to Tom and Lois Fisher. Frances Gilliland has served as treasurer of the Liberty Cemetery Association for many years and Tom Fisher has served as president for many years. Gilliland’s family members have worked many years in cleaning up the Liberty Church and cemetery, especially for the Cemetery Association’s annual meeting. Lois Fisher.

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Wed
29
Jul

Anna Hosek Tepera Zalesky marks 98th birthday with family celebration

Anna Hosek Tepera Zalesky of Cameron celebrated her 98th birthday with a family gathering at Casa Carrasco in Cameron last Saturday. The lifelong resident of Milam County celebrated with some 40 family members attending from throughout Texas, including Corpus Christi Baytown. Dallas, Conroe, Lake Jackson, Matagorta, Houston, Rogers, Temple and Rockdale, among others. Family members enjoyed sharing memories, fellowship and a meal with the guest of honor.

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Fri
24
Jul

Earns degree at Texas A&M

Leslie Erin Smola, daughter of Larry and Charlene Schneider Smola of Hutto graduated Summa Cum Laude from Texas A&M University on May 16. She received her bachelor of business administration (BBA) in management information systems from the Mays Business School of Business. Leslie is the granddaughter of Evelyn Wuensche Felfe of Thorndale and Mrs. Joatie Smola of Cedar Park. Her great grandparents were Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Schneider and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Wuensche, Sr., all of Thorndale.
 
Fri
24
Jul

FCCLA students attend national meeting in Washington, D.C.

Thorndale Family, Career Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) program took four students to the national meeting in Washington DC earlier this month for a week of competition, leadership training and an opportunity to learn about American history.
 
Fri
24
Jul

2015 Burleson-Milam Groundwater Summit set Aug. 12

The 2015 Burleson and Milam Counties Groundwater Summit will be held Aug. 12 at the Caldwell Civic Center. The free event will feature a range of presentations between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. with a keynote address and luncheon provided. The event follows a successful 2014 summit and is again sponsored by Texas AgriLife Extension, Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts, the Texas Water Development Board, and Post Oak SavannahGroundwater Conservation  District Presentation topics include Hydrology of the District; Aquifer Wide Planning; Case Law Updates; Balancing Property Rights with Groundwater Regulation; Aquifer Storage and Recovery; and Salt Water Disposal.
 

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