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Out & About with Albert Feb. 16-22

Incredible ladies The Anayat House hosted their always fantastic annual gala. Katie Celli, with the assistance of Executive Director Tressa Clarke, Board President Kate Davis and board members, created an amazing evening to honor several of our wonderful efficient and caring female physicians.

PHOTOS: Baptist Hospital Foundation’s La Soireé

What: Baptist Hospital Foundation’s La Soireé Where: Civic Center Photos by Brandon Gouthier

Hardin County Jail Report (through Feb. 11)

HARDIN COUNTY | Commissioners accept LATCF money; reject lone bid on road crossing improvements project

Commissioners approved to accept more than $90,700 from the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund (LATCF) and to open a new interest-bearing account for the funds at the Feb. 14 meeting of the Hardin County Commissioners Court. The money, which was deposited on Jan. 13, came from the U.S.

HARDIN COUNTY | Deputies arrest three; seize meth, firearm

The Hardin County Sheriff's Office reported three people were arrested on multiple drug and gun charges. They also seized a quarter pound of methamphetamine. Feb.

Area church hosting Night to Shine Prom for people with special needs

For the fifth year in a row, Ridgewood Church will serve as a host of Night to Shine 2023, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation.

HARDIN COUNTY | Calendar of Events and Meetings

FEBRUARY Sour Lake Farmers Market opening The grand opening of the Sour Lake Farmers Market is Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Lions Club Park on South Ann Street. Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Golden Triangle takes Austin road trip

Southeast Texas’ joint lobbying efforts will be on display at the state Capitol in Austin when Golden Triangle Days once again culminates on Feb. 27 and 28. Registration is currently open, with registrations forms located online at https://www.gtdaustin.

Social Security and You: Turning a molehill into a mountain

Several readers shared with me a story that ran in many newspapers around the country headlined: “Social Security Hell.” It relayed the story of the columnist’s ongoing efforts to correct the date of birth in his 98-year-old mother’s Social Security records.

HARDIN COUNTY | Community Happenings

Kountze FFA hosting fundraiser The Kountze High School FFA will hold a fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 10, at the Kountze Intermediate School campus. From 10 a.m. until, they will serve a ribeye steak sandwich with chips and a drink for $8, and a link and drink for $5.