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John Cano named Peace Officer of the Year

John Cano named Peace Officer of the Year
Austin County Sheriff's Deputy John Matthew Cano, left, received the coveted Peace Officer of the Year Award presented during the Wallis Knights of Columbus 53rd Annual Wild Game Supper on Jan. 24 in Wallis. Austin County Chief Deputy Matthew Walls stood in for Sheriff Jack Brandes, who could not attend. Photo by John Jones, Banner Press

WALLIS – The Wallis Knights of Columbus, #3793, held its 53rd Wild Game Supper on Jan. 24 in Wallis. The Peace Officer of the Year award goes to Austin County Deputy John Matthew Cano this year. The award goes to peace officers who step up and stand out in their chosen careers. Austin County

Sheriff Jack Brandes selects the officer who receives this well-earned award.

The Wallis Knights of Columbus did not disappoint the crowd, who enjoyed a great meal of wild game. The hall filled quickly, and everyone wanted to partic- ipate in the raffles and fundraisers of fered inside.

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