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Tri-County Aggie Moms recently made a donation to the Texas A&M Food Bank. On hand for the presentation were the Aggie Moms and representatives from The 12th Can; a student-led food bank located on the College Station Campus. Tri-County Aggie...

Carey signs letter of intent ...

Rice High School senior Matt Carey signed a letter of intent March 5 at Rice High School in Altair to continue his education and athletic career at Schreiner University in Kerrville. To read more please log in or subscribe to the digital edition...

Murderer convicted after 29 years

BELLVILLE — An Austin County jury found Blas Tierrablanca, 66, guilty of the 29-year-old murder of Brenda Smith after a six-day trial. To read more please log in or subscribe to the digital edition https://www.etypeservices.com/Columbus%20Banner%...

County meeting held to discuss COVID-19

COLUMBUS — A meeting was held for approximately two hours on March 9 with Weimar Mayor Milton Koller, Texas Department of Emergency Management District Coordinator Ed Norman, Colorado County Emergency Management Coordinator Chuck Rogers, Rice...

Schulenburg Lady Shorthorn Erin

Schulenburg Lady Shorthorn Erin Treybig, 4, attempted to deflect a pass from a Shallowater Lady Mustang opponent in the UM State Girls Basketball Semifinals March 5 at the Alamodome in San Antonio. The Lady Shorthorns lost 61-26. Photo courtesy of...

Community loses Baumgart, 90

COLUMBUS - The Columbus community has a heavy heart after the passing of Ernest Hohlt “Bub” Baumgart Jr., 90, of Columbus on March 3. Baumgart was of a huge part of Columbus, Columbus Cardinal Athletics, Columbus Lions Club, Columbus School Board...

News

2-2-2 COVID-19 cases confirmed in tri-county

Monday, Colorado County Emergency Management Coordinator Chuck Rogers reported there are two confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Colorado County.

Bellville Medical Center provides drive-thru COVID-19 testing

BELLVILLE — In an effort to serve the community, Bellville Medical Center has contracted with CPL labs to serve as a collection site for those seeking COVID-19 testing.

Lighthouse at RMC launches new support line for COVID-19 stress

EAGLE LAKE — Rice Medical Center – Lighthouse has launched a COVID-19 emotional support line to the community.

Opinion

White House grants disaster declaration for state of Texas

AUSTIN — President Trump on March 25 issued a major disaster declaration for the state of Texas as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Governor takes action to slow down deadly virus

As of March 22, the cumulative count of patients testing positive in Texas increased to 334.

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