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The Big One Country Market smokin’ hot
The Big One Country Market smokin’ hot
COLUMBUS – There is plenty to see and buy and hear at The Big One Country Market which is held the last Saturday of each month in Columbus. 05/03/2023 23:00
Drymalla Construction adds cap to habitat home roof
Drymalla Construction adds cap to habitat home roof
COLUMBUS – Drymalla Construction puts the shingles on the roof of a Colorado County Habitat for Humanity house at 318 Canal St. in Alleyton. Drymalla Construction provided the labor for free. Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Char- maine Katz is looking for more organizations to volunteer to help build these houses. No ex perience in building is necessary. 05/03/2023 23:00
CVQG holds workshop
CVQG holds workshop
LA GRANGE – Annie McHugs' Workshop on her Picture Windows Reverse Applique was a huge success at the Colorado Valley Quilt Guild. 05/03/2023 23:00
Colorado County Commissioner's Court honors correctional officers and employees
Colorado County Commissioner's Court honors correctional officers and employees
COLUMBUS – National Correctional Officers and Em ployees Week is set for May 7 to 13 in Colorado County. 05/03/2023 23:00
FC Sheriff Keith Korenek encourages public to keep emergency contact information on hand
FC Sheriff Keith Korenek encourages public to keep emergency contact information on hand
Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported that on April 25, Fayette County Dispatch received a call about a medical emergency. The individual in question is the sole caretaker of an adult autistic family member with no known family or friends anywhere nearby. 05/03/2023 23:00
EL Noon Lions welcome TxDOT reps
EL Noon Lions welcome TxDOT reps
EAGLE LAKE – The Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club welcomed two key employees of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Yoakum District on April 27. Ryan Simper, right, is the engineer for the Wharton Area of the Yoakum District and is in charge of construction and maintenance within four Counties. Lucean Kuykendall is the Public Information Officer for the entire eleven-county Yoakum District Simpler spoke about the responsibilities of the Yoakum District to plan, design, build, operate and maintain the state transportation system in its 11 counties: Austin, Calhoun, Colorado, DeWitt, Fayette, Gonza- les, Jackson, Lavaca, Matagorda, Victoria, and Wharton. 05/03/2023 23:00
BANNER BRIEFS
LIBRARY TO HOLD ANNUAL BOOK SALE
WEIMAR - The Friends of the Weimar Public Library will hold their annual book sale on Saturday, May 6 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Weimar Library located at 1 Jackson Square in Weimar. This sale is open to the public and everyone is invited to come see what we have to offer. The library will have many books and DVD's for sale for every age group. Paperback books are 25 cents, hardcover books $1, audio books $2 and DVD movies $1. All proceeds benefit The Friends of the Weimar Public Library organization. For more information, call (979) 725-6608. We hope to see you at the Weimar Public Library on Saturday, May 6. 05/03/2023 23:00
National Day of Prayer proclamation read by CCCC
National Day of Prayer proclamation read by CCCC
COLUMBUS – Colorado County Commissioner's Court made a proclamation recognizing May 4 as the 22nd Annual National Day of Prayer in Colo rado County during the regular session of the Colorado County Commissioner's Court. 05/03/2023 23:00
BANNER MARKETS
Cattle on hand: 591
Packer Cows: Higher dressing 05/03/2023 23:00
Beckey’s closes: Dewberry Cafe opens
Beckey’s closes: Dewberry Cafe opens
COLUMBUS – There was one constant in Columbus and one stop everyone made while there: to stop and eat at Beckey's Cafe. Located right off the down- town district, Beckey's was home cooking for cowboys to lawyers, from bikers to real bikers. 05/03/2023 23:00
End-of-Year concert for CHS/CJHS
End-of-Year concert for CHS/CJHS
COLUMBUS – Alex Busy, director of bands for Columbus High School, announces the last concert of the year for Columbus. The CHS jazz band, percussion ensemble and chamber groups will also perform. 05/03/2023 23:00
Banner Press Newspaper wins awards in STPA 2023 Better Newspaper Contest
Banner Press Newspaper wins awards in STPA 2023 Better Newspaper Contest
BOERNE – The Banner Press newspaper brought home awards won in the 2023 Better Newspaper Contest at the South Texas Press Association (STPA) Conference in Boerne this past week. 04/26/2023 23:00
Texas German Society State Convention says Guten Tag to Mentz
Texas German Society State Convention says Guten Tag to Mentz
MENTZ – The Texas German Society held its Texas State Convention in Mentz on April 22. Convention delegates and guests from across the state were welcomed to Mentz Hall for the 40th Anniversary Convention. 04/26/2023 23:00
The voices of calm: Austin County Telecommunications Department
The voices of calm: Austin County Telecommunications Department
04/26/2023 23:00
Introducing the 2023 Magnolia Belles
Introducing the 2023 Magnolia Belles
COLUMBUS – The 2023 Magnolia Belles hold the distinct honor of being ambassadors for the Columbus Bicentennial, celebrating the 200th anniversary. The Magnolia Belles are: Carina Isabella Alonso is the daughter of Aurelio and Christy Alonso. She is very active in sports. Alonso was a Colorado County Fair Queen, 2021 District Libero of the Year and Academic and Athletic Awards. 04/26/2023 23:00
Did You Know.
Did You Know.
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Wanted man resists arrest
Wanted man resists arrest
FLATONIA – Fayette County Sheriff’s Deputy Sgt. Ryan Meagher saw a male at the Amigos Country Store in Flatonia who he was familiar with through previous law enforcement interactions. 04/26/2023 23:00
Carter Motel site of narcotics raid - again
Carter Motel site of narcotics raid - again
LA GRANGE – Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported that on April 17, in the process of an ongoing narcotics investigation in the La Grange area, the Fayette County Narcotics Unit received information on possible narcotics sales at a room in the Carter Motel in La Grange. 04/26/2023 23:00
Rural Nonprofit Networking Group to Discuss Building an Effective Board
Rural Nonprofit Networking Group to Discuss Building an Effective Board
LA GRANGE - The Rural Nonprofit Networking Group (RNNG) is excited to invite all nonprofit staff and volunteers to join their next gathering which will be held on Wednesday, May 10. RNNG creates opportunities for the organizations that do so much good in our rural communities to share their missions and visions, discuss community needs and partnership opportunities. And bring in experts to facilitate growth and professionalism, and simply connect to maximize the efficiency and impact that participants can bring to Fayette, Colorado, Lavaca, and surrounding counties. 04/26/2023 23:00
Cyber-Safety Essentials program slated
Cyber-Safety Essentials program slated
ROUND TOP – The Round Top Family Library is providing a critically needed seminar for parents, grandparents and guardians. The cyber-safety seminar will inform caregivers of the threats to their children and teens in this era of online dangers. Round Top Family Library has partnered with the Fayette County Sheriff's Office and Round Top Church Christian Fellowship for the program. 04/26/2023 23:00
Massive fire in Bleiblerville
Massive fire in Bleiblerville
BLEIBLERVILLE - Over 19 emergency services departments streamed into Bleiblerville to fight a massive fire that torched a large residence. The multi-story house with adjacent two-story attached structures became fully engulfed in flames and the call went out from the Bleiblerville VFD for mutual aid. 04/26/2023 23:00
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