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Law enforcement and rescue practices active shooter drill
Law enforcement and rescue practices active shooter drill
BELLVILLE - Hearts quicken, pulses race and a sick feeling in the stomach precludes hearing the first shots of an active shooter in the Bellville Junior High building. Law enforcement across the area descended on the Bellville Junior High, Bellville Fire Department set up command posts and the Austin County EMS raced to the scene to administer first aid. 06/21/2023 23:00
CCH offers free prostate screenings
CCH offers free prostate screenings
COLUMBUS - Columbus Community Hospital located at 110 Shut Dr. in Columbus will offer free prostate screenings June 26 – 30, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The screening is a simple blood test, and no appointment is necessary. Take charge of your health with this important screening that is recommended for men over 50. 06/21/2023 23:00
Eagle Lake Fireworks Show to blast off
Eagle Lake Fireworks Show to blast off
EAGLE LAKE - The 25th Annual Eagle Lake Fireworks Show will be held Sunday, July 3, beginning at 9:15 p.m., at the tra- ditional Calhoun Road location west of town about a quarter of a mile from Hwy 90A in Eagle Lake. 06/21/2023 23:00
Austin County State of the County given by Judge Lapham
Austin County State of the County given by Judge Lapham
SEALY – Austin County Judge Tim Lapham gave his State of the County address to a large crowd gathered June 7 at the Columbus Hall in Sealy. The Lunch -N- Learn was very informative and, as many know, Judge Lapham’s sense of humor was entertaining. He was texted by Jeff Virnau early morning of the luncheon. He said, “See you at the chamber meeting, hope we have a good speaker!” Judge Lapham replied, “Me, too!” 06/14/2023 23:00
Sealy Area Chamber Academy Awards shines the light on movers and shakers
Sealy Area Chamber Academy Awards shines the light on movers and shakers
SEALY – Glitz and glamour and everyone dressed to the nine’s as the Sealy Area Chamber of Comemrce Academy Awards went underway on May 19. 06/14/2023 23:00
Columbus Lions Club celebrates its 80th Anniversary
Columbus Lions Club celebrates its 80th Anniversary
COLUMBUS – The Columbus Li- 06/14/2023 23:00
Commissioners Court receives monies from Wellness Council
Commissioners Court receives monies from Wellness Council
COLUMBUS – During the regular session of the Colorado County Commissioners Court on June 12 at the Colorado County Courthouse in Columbus, The Wellness Council continues to ful- fill its self-imposed obligation to help the county fund the Colorado County Mental Health Deputy. 06/14/2023 23:00
Pesl recipient of Clark Scholarship
Pesl recipient of Clark Scholarship
Pesl recipient of Clark Scholarship 06/14/2023 23:00
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Court Filings Marriage Licenses 06/14/2023 23:00
La Grange Fire Department brings heat
La Grange Fire Department brings heat
La Grange Fire Department brings heat 06/14/2023 23:00
Schulenburg Shorthorn Band marches on Washington, D.C.
Schulenburg Shorthorn Band marches on Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Schulenburg Shorthorn Band recently traveled to Washington, D.C. While there, the band visited and laid a wreath at the Texas Column of the World War II Memorial in honor of those Texans who made the ultimate sacrifice during WWII. The band marched down Constitution Avenue in the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C. 06/14/2023 23:00
Good Old Summertime Classic bike ride
Good Old Summertime Classic bike ride
Good Old Summertime Classic bike ride 06/14/2023 23:00
Fayette County Music Club highlights musical lineup
Fayette County Music Club highlights musical lineup
LA GRANGE – The Fayette County Country Music Club will host their monthly opry on Monday, June 19 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in La Grange. 06/14/2023 23:00
CC Commissioners Court recognized National Garden Week
CC Commissioners Court recognized National Garden Week
COLUMBUS – Colorado County Commissioners Court declared National Garden Week for June 4 - 10. 06/14/2023 23:00
FC Commissioners Court signs proclamation
FC Commissioners Court signs proclamation
FC Commissioners Court signs proclamation 06/14/2023 23:00
Columbus PTO receives donation from SBEC
Columbus PTO receives donation from SBEC
Columbus PTO receives donation from SBEC 06/14/2023 23:00
Columbus VVA 1127 hosts successful benefit golf tournament
Columbus VVA 1127 hosts successful benefit golf tournament
COLUMBUS – The Vietnam Veterans of America Post 1127 hosted their 3rd Annual Benefit Golf Tournament on June 10 at the Columbus City Golf Course. Fifteen, four-person teams, participated, on a perfect Saturday morning, to enjoy the competition for three-place prizes totaling $1,800. 06/14/2023 23:00
Library has summer fun planned
Library has summer fun planned
SEALY - The Virgil & Jose- phine Gordon Memorial Library has June and July planned out with fun events. All events start at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays. There is a Reptile Show on June 21 and an interactive concert with Will Parker on June 28. 06/14/2023 23:00
Sealy KCs plan grilled pork steak dinner
Sealy KCs plan grilled pork steak dinner
SEALY - The Sealy Knights of Columbus will be serving their Famous Grilled Pork Steak Drive Thru Dinner for $12 a plate on Sunday, June 25, at the Sealy Columbus Club (KC) Hall at 1310 Hwy 90 West, Sealy. Serving from 10:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. or until sold out. 06/14/2023 23:00
LG Band soloists earn State medals
LG Band soloists earn State medals
PFLUGERVILLE - La Grange High School Band members took away six medals for their perfor- mances May 27 at the UIL Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest in Pflugerville. 06/14/2023 23:00
Rehab project to start on US 77
Rehab project to start on US 77
LA GRANGE – The Texas Department of Transportation will be starting a project to rehabilitate the existing roadway on US 77, 0.4 miles South of La Grange, on Monday, June 19, weather permitting. In order to replace an existing concrete box culvert under the highway, US 77 will be closed for approximately 06/14/2023 23:00
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