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Two wildfires that burned more than 1 million acres in the Panhandle were caused by downed power lines, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.

It’s Election Day in Fort Bend County, and voters will head to the polls to nominate candidates for federal, state and county offices. In Fort Bend County, Republicans outvoted Democrats during the Early Voting period, which ended Friday.

Capitol Highlights

As time runs out next week on the fourth special session, Gov. Greg Abbott said he will continue to fight for school choice, despite the Texas House once again decisively rejecting it when 21 Republicans largely from rural districts joined Democrats in stripping it from a $7.6 billion education bill. The Austin American-Statesman reported it is unclear what Abbott’s next move will be.

The Texas Legislature, conceived as a part-time body to meet every other year for 140 days, is now in its record fifth session (counting the regular session). When the impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is included, legislators have been in Austin pretty much the entire y…

As the clock ran down on the Legislature’s third special session, Texas House and Senate leaders exchanged barbs over Gov. Greg Abbott’s school choice bill and border security proposals, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

Gov. Gregg Abbott and the Texas House are at loggerheads over which will come first – vouchers for parents to pay for private school tuition, or funneling more money to public schools, The Dallas Morning News reported.

ROSENBERG — The Battle of the ‘Berg went to the Lamar Consolidated Lady Mustangs as the home team took advantage of their runners on base instead of their rivals, the Terry Lady Rangers, in an 8-3 win Thursday.

RICHMOND — Through injury and dedication, Foster pitcher Brady Watassek secured a scholarship offer from Galveston College, hopefully serving as a stepping stone to a Division 1 offer.

The Lamar Consolidated ISD Tournament showcased some of the best softball action in the area as multiple programs looked to work out the rest of the kinks ahead of the district schedules.

ROSENBERG — The Battle of the Berg resembled more of a skirmish on Tuesday as the Terry Rangers remained undefeated at the expense of their rival Lamar Consolidated, 7-1.

‘Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. It’s what sunflowers do.” – Helen Keller

Chrys Horelica of Tavener wishes her sister Nancy and husband Bill Jahn a happy 63rd wedding anniversary. Bill and Nancy were married March 17, 1961. They have five children.

During the recent city of Richmond Commission meeting, the city’s external auditor conveyed that the 2023 fiscal year financials garnered an unmodified or clean opinion, signifying the highest level of assurance attainable for a city.

GOOD AFTERNOON

St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1208 Fifth St. in Rosenberg, will hold a garage sale fundraiser on…

The city of Rosenberg is bringing back the paper shredding event on Saturday, March 2, at Ro…

 The George Ranch High School Band Boosters is hosting its annual tamale sale fundraiser. La…

Education

Foster High School junior and two-time Texas All-State Member Jackson Ingram has been selected to join the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America and Carnegie Hall.

During Tuesday’s Lamar CISD board meeting, the board announced appointments of new principals for three schools within the district for the 2024-2025 school year.

The Fulshear Chargers High School theatre department will perform “Mamma Mia!” on Jan. 18-19 at 7 p.m. and Jan. 20 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the school theater, 9302 Charger Way. Tickets are $15 per adult and $10 per student. Buy tickets online at fulshearHSbooktix.com.

George Junior High School in Rosenberg will celebrate its 50th anniversary on Friday, Jan. 26, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. — and former students, teachers and members of the public are invited to come join the fun! Activities include bounce houses, student art showcases, yearbooks dating back to the…

Arts & Entertainment

The smell of popcorn may once again waft from the entrance of the historic Cole Theater in downtown Rosenberg. William “Bill” Butler has donated the historic Cole Theater to Fort Bend County.