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K-9 Kolt sniffs out 11 kilos of Cocaine
K-9 Kolt sniffs out 11 kilos of Cocaine
ENGLE – Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported on Tuesday morning around 07:50 a.m. Drug Interdiction Investigator David Smith conduct- ed a traffic stop on I-10 at the 668 MM E/B near Engle for traffic 05/24/2023 23:00
Road rage lands one in jail
Road rage lands one in jail
Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported that a Houston man is in jail for numerous offenses after a road rage incident on Interstate 10 on Sunday. 05/24/2023 23:00
Barraks promoted to sergeant
Barraks promoted to sergeant
Photo by ACSO 05/24/2023 23:00
Sheridan Students of the Month of April
Sheridan Students of the Month of April
Sheridan Students of the Month of Apriol include, front row, from left, Westyn Barten, first grade; and Jimmy Kazmir, kindergarten; and back row, Austin Cantu, fourth grade; Faith Castaneda, sec- ond grade; Lane Ur - ban, fifth grade; and Itzrael Valles, third grade. 05/24/2023 23:00
Fayette County Fire Chiefs share ideas
Fayette County Fire Chiefs share ideas
LA GRANGE – The Fire Chiefs of the 10n different departments in Fayette County met in La Grange on May 16. 05/24/2023 23:00
Shots ring out in Bellville
Shots ring out in Bellville
BELLVILLE – Bellville Police Chief Jason Smalley issued a statement of shots fired in Bell ville and a subject arrested. Carlo DeWayne Shelly, 26, of Dallas was arrested last night at the Park Place Apartments, located at 20 South Mechanic St. in Bellville. Shelly was issued a criminal trespass warning earlier in the day and was removed from the property by request. 05/24/2023 23:00
Veterans Memorial Hall gets $24,924 grant monies
Veterans Memorial Hall gets $24,924 grant monies
WEIMAR – Veterans Memorial Park of Weimar soon will update the electrical and lighting systems in its community hall thanks to a $24,924 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and the City of Weimar. 05/24/2023 23:00
Home-grown vegetable contest
Home-grown vegetable contest
Do you think you have the best vegetables or the biggest tomato? The Horticulture Committee of Austin County, Linseisen’s Feed & Supply, and Nelson’s Plant Food are pleased to present the Home-Grown Vegetable Contest and Program being hosted on Saturday, June 10. Show off the prize-winning vegetables from your garden! 05/24/2023 23:00
AC Livestock Association presents Livestock Rx Antibiotics and Vaccine program
AC Livestock Association presents Livestock Rx Antibiotics and Vaccine program
CAT SPRING – “Rx Antibiotics & Vaccines for Livestock” will be the program for the 73rd annual meeting of the Austin County Livestock Association. Dr. Peter Wunderlich will be the speaker. The meeting will be held at the Cat Spring Agricultural Society Hall on Thursday, June 1, 2023. 05/24/2023 23:00
BANNER COURTS
BANNER COURTS
05/24/2023 23:00
Round Top Family Library features kids summer programs
Round Top Family Library features kids summer programs
ROUND TOP – The Round Top Family Library will feature Kids Summer Education and Enrichment programs for 2023. 05/24/2023 23:00
House lawmakers defy Abbott on vouchers
House lawmakers defy Abbott on vouchers
A key House education committee adjourned last week without voting on a school voucher bill that is Gov. Greg Abbott’s top priority this session, the Houston Chronicle reported. Barring some unforeseen maneuver in the last week of the regular legislative session, the bill is effectively dead for now. 05/24/2023 23:00
Ellinger Tomato Festival set for May
Ellinger Tomato Festival set for May
ELLINGER – Mark your calendar for the 86th Annual Ellinger Chamber of Commerce Tomato Festival planned for Friday, May 26 through Sunday, May 28 in Ellinger. 05/24/2023 23:00
The Phish are Always Biting
The Phish are Always Biting
COLUMBUS – Not all phish are the kind you want to catch and if you are not careful, you could be impacted financially. 05/24/2023 23:00
Bluebonnet Master Gardner Association Kids’ Kamp 2023
Bluebonnet Master Gardner Association Kids’ Kamp 2023
The Bluebonnet Master Gardeners, in conjunction with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension team, are pleased to announce our sixth year of holding Kids’ Kamp in Austin, Colorado, Fayette and Washington counties. This kamp is designed to be educational but fun with the goal of igniting a passion in the youth of our area for the importance and enjoyment of gardening through unique experiences. 05/24/2023 23:00
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Receipts: 372 Steers I: 150-300 lbs., 2.40- 05/24/2023 23:00
BANNER BRIEFS
BANNER BRIEFS
05/24/2023 23:00
Live Oak CCA annual fundraiser a success
Live Oak CCA annual fundraiser a success
COLUMBUS – The Live Oak CCA (Coastal Conservation Association) held its 20th annual fundraising and membership banquet on May 4, at the Colorado County Fairgrounds in Columbus. 05/24/2023 23:00
Drae’dyn Fuller Memorial Tree Dedication heart-felt event
Drae’dyn Fuller Memorial Tree Dedication heart-felt event
EAGEL LAKE – A schoolwide Memorial Tree Dedication was presented on May 8 at Eagle Lake Intermediate School in memory of Drae’dyn Fuller, who would have been a 4th grader this year. 05/24/2023 23:00
Columbus Garden Club names May Community Beautification recipient
Columbus Garden Club names May Community Beautification recipient
Columbus Garden Club names May Community Beautification recipient 05/24/2023 23:00
Columbus Garden Club names Yard of the Month for May
Columbus Garden Club names Yard of the Month for May
Columbus Garden Club names Yard of the Month for May 05/24/2023 23:00
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