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You can thank Hedy Lamar for your Wi-Fi. The actress was a genius. She invented a version of frequency hopping in 1942 with composer George Antheil. HLamar wanted to make WWII tor- pedoes more difficult to detect. 04/05/2023 23:00
FC Commissioner Court highlights
FC Commissioner Court highlights
LA GRANGE – During the regular meeting of the Fayette County Commissioners Court on March 23, the following actions were taken: 04/05/2023 23:00
FC Judge and LG Mayor meet state officials over St. Marks
FC Judge and LG Mayor meet state officials over St. Marks
LA GRANGE – La Grange Mayor Jan Dockery and Fayette County Judge Dan Mueller recently hosted a meeting at the Fayette County Courthouse in La Grange where they met with Andrew Ross, a representative of U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul and Jeff Williford and Jill Wyman, Regional representatives for U.S. Senator John Cornyn. 04/05/2023 23:00
Vietnam Veterans honored during Vietnam War Veterans Day
Vietnam Veterans honored during Vietnam War Veterans Day
RESS COLUMBUS – Area Vietnam Veteran’s Chapters gathered on March 29 in Columbus in honor of their service during the Vietnam War. Over 2.7 million Americans served in Vietnam. The average age of those not making it back to “the world” was 23. 04/05/2023 23:00
LG city manager welcomed
LG city manager welcomed
LG city manager welcomed 04/05/2023 23:00
Public meeting for 1093 Rails to Trails
Public meeting for 1093 Rails to Trails
WALLIS - A public meeting will be held that is open to the public on Tuesday, April 11, at the Wallis Columbus Club Hall located at 703 Columbus Road in Wallis. The meeting will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The public is invited to get an overview and to share its opinions about he Rails to Trails. 04/05/2023 23:00
Strange Encounters with Willie Nelson
Strange Encounters with Willie Nelson
The worst kid I knew in school was Freddie von Mousse. Older than the rest of us (we were in 4th grade he was in 6th), Freddie was the only kid we knew who smoked. Freddie was the best marble player, the best fighter, and the best all-around tough guy on the playground. You didn’t want to cross him. 04/05/2023 23:00
Litzmann graduates SHSU with MA
Litzmann graduates SHSU with MA
Zane William Frybert Litzmann walked the walk and re- ceived his Master of Arts in History at commencement cer- 04/05/2023 23:00
Bluebonnet Master Gardener annual plant sale rescheduled
Bluebonnet Master Gardener annual plant sale rescheduled
SEALY - Due to the inclem - ent weather on Saturday, April 8, the Bluebonnet Master Gar- dener Association has decided to postpone the Plant Sale. The Plant Sale has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 22 at Levine Park Pavilion located at 406 04/05/2023 23:00
Sheriff Brandes commends deputies
Sheriff Brandes commends deputies
Sheriff Brandes commends deputies 04/05/2023 23:00
Deputy receives commendation for lifesaving aid
Deputy receives commendation for lifesaving aid
Deputy receives commendation for lifesaving aid 04/05/2023 23:00
Appelt raises money with song!
Appelt raises money with song!
COLUMBUS – Local recording artist Darrel Appelt played to a packed house March 30 at the Live Oak Art Center In Colum- bus. He was the first in a Singer/ Songwriter Fundraising Series for the Live Oak Art Center. 04/05/2023 23:00
BANNER BRIEFS
BANNER BRIEFS
SEALY – The Sealy Area Historical Society’s Spring Fest will be held Saturday, April 8 at the Sealy Historial Park at 211 East Main St. in Sealy. The event will include a play by the Texas Theater Company, Will Carter Band, Brown Sugar Band, train rides, Easter egg roll, games, crafts, demo, antique quilts, antique cars, great food, bake sale and plant sale. For more information, go to SealyHistoricalsociety. org. Admission is free. 04/05/2023 23:00
BANNER MARKETS
BANNER MARKETS
Cattle on hand: 630 Packer Cows: Higher dressing cutter cows, 88-1.10; fatter utility cows, .77-.87; lower dressing thin cows, .58-.74 Packer bulls: Heavyweight bulls, 1.05-1.25 1/2; lower dressing bulls, .90-1.02 Steers: 200-300 lbs., 1.90- 04/05/2023 23:00
Easter Bunny hops over to Columbus!
Easter Bunny hops over to Columbus!
RESS COLUMBUS - The Easter Bunny visited the Columbus town square last Saturday to bring smiles and surprises to kids young and old. The Annual Easter Egg Hunt was sponsored by the Columbus Chamber of Commerce which helped the Easter Bunny in putting out approximately 6,000 eggs in three separate areas of the Colorado County Courthouse Square. 04/05/2023 23:00
Annual Schulenburg
Annual Schulenburg
Sausagefest a swingin' 04/05/2023 23:00
Easter Bunny and knives on fire
Easter Bunny and knives on fire
BELLVILLE– Playing with knives and fire during this past weekend was set against the backdrop of a not-so-dangerous adventure - the Bellville Market Days event. 04/05/2023 23:00
Mark W. Price hired as Colorado County
Mark W. Price hired as Colorado County
Appraisal District's new chief appraiser 04/05/2023 23:00
New plan for school safety in legislation
New plan for school safety in legislation
RIBUNE New legislation proposed in the Texas Senate would create a safety and security department in the Texas Education Agency and give the education commissioner direct power to compel school districts to establish safety protocols for active-shooter situations. 04/05/2023 23:00
Schulenburg Sausagefest links up for another year
Schulenburg Sausagefest links up for another year
SCHULENBURG – The 8th Annual Schulenburg Sausagefest is right around the corner commencing on Saturday, April 1, in Schulenburg. 03/29/2023 23:00
Sealy Sgt. Palmer retires
Sealy Sgt. Palmer retires
SEALY – The City of Sealy announced the retirement of Sealy Police Department Sgt. Fred Palmer. He has served as a police officer for 28 years. 03/29/2023 23:00
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