Texas Native Johnnie D. Hutchins Honored for Heroism in WWII
Johnnie D. Hutchins of Eagle Lake, Texas, gave his life in WWII saving his ship and crewmates. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism.
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Faith Academy Ends Baseball Season with Loss to Sacred Heart
Faith Academy’s baseball team wrapped up a historic 13-1 season with a 9-5 semifinal loss to Sacred Heart in the TAPPS State Tournament. It marked their first Final Four appearance in 17 years.
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Bluebonnet Master Gardeners Prepare for 8th Annual Kidsโ Kamp in Three Counties
Kidsโ Kamp 2025 offers hands-on gardening fun for kids ages 10โ13 in Washington, Colorado, and Austin Counties, hosted by Master Gardeners and AgriLife.
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2025 Austin County Home-Grown Vegetable Contest
The 2025 Austin County Home-Grown Vegetable Contest will take place on Saturday, June 7 in Bellville. Free entry, open to all ages, and includes an educational pickling demo.
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Pope Leo XIV Becomes First American Pontiff in History [VIDEO]
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of Chicago has been elected Pope Leo XIVโthe first American and North American pontiff in Catholic Church history. Learn more about his background, mission, and what this means for the global Church
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