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FC Sheriff’s Sergeant Meagher risks life to save a life
FC Sheriff’s Sergeant Meagher risks life to save a life
LA GRANGE – Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported, on the night of Aug. 16 around 9:38 p,m., the Fayette County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call reporting a structure fire on Plum Church Road off State Highway 71 near La Grange and it was reported by the caller someone was still in the house and cannot get out. The La Grange Fire Department was notified and responded along with Fay ette County Deputies, Fayette County EMS 2, and EMS Medic 1. La Grange Fire Department requested mutual aid from the Muldoon Fire Department. Sgt. Ryan Meagher arrived on the scene to a wooden structure residence that was heavily engulfed with fire. Neighbors advised the lady was still inside the residence. Sgt. Meagher at - tempted to contact the female resident 08/23/2023 23:00
Life without parole for indecency with a child
Life without parole for indecency with a child
BELLVILLE – District Judge Jeff Steinhauser handed down the harshest possible punishment on August 8, 2023 to a former parole officer from Victoria, Texas, for the sexual abuse of a child that occurred in Wallis, in 2015. 08/16/2023 23:00
Lady Luck strikes Carmine Casino Night
Lady Luck strikes Carmine Casino Night
CARMINE – Lady Luck dealt a pat hand as high rollers laid down the chips and croupiers laid the action on the better. 08/16/2023 23:00
Shooting in Eagle Lake by open-carry individual
Shooting in Eagle Lake by open-carry individual
EAGLE LAKE -Shots were fired in Eagle Lake on Aug. 5 in what appears to be an open-carry person defending himself and his wife. According to witnesses, the shooter and his wife were exiting J&K in Eagle Lake with another man following behind and harassing the wife. 08/16/2023 23:00
Deacon Sandy Fletcher says, "Goodbye"
Deacon Sandy Fletcher says, "Goodbye"
COLUMBUS – Members of St. Paul Lutheran Church and the Columbus community gathered around Deacon Sandy Fletcher one last time as she leaves for Tennessee. Family health issues forced her to make a decision to leave this community that she has become such a part of for the past six years. 08/16/2023 23:00
Eagle Lake FNB breaks ground on future home
Eagle Lake FNB breaks ground on future home
08/16/2023 23:00
Fayette County OEM issues excessive heat warnings
Fayette County OEM issues excessive heat warnings
A combination of critically to extremely dry fuels, breezy winds, and low afternoon humid- ity continue to support wildfires with high resistance to control, per guidance from the Texas A&M Forest Service. With after - noon and evening winds reach - 08/16/2023 23:00
Design contest determines 2024 “I Voted” and “Future Voter” stickers
Design contest determines 2024 “I Voted” and “Future Voter” stickers
AUSTIN COUNTY - The Austin County Elections Depart - ment invites local Austin County students to participate in its first "I Voted" and "Future Voter" de sign contests. 08/16/2023 23:00
“Hola Hour”
“Hola Hour”
Every day, whether here in Mexico or in the US, I take a walk. Walking in the morning would be nice, but that’s when I write, so, in the afternoon, I head out to see what the world looks like. 08/16/2023 23:00
Surviving the 70s – The Perils of Art Class
Surviving the 70s – The Perils of Art Class
I’ve written about the 1970s before. For those of us growing up in the 70s, it was an interesting time. For some unknown reason, I recently found myself remembering and relating the following story to my wife. It was her suggestion that this is column worthy, so here goes… In my junior high and high school years, I attended a low-budget private school. There I received an excellent education, but as students our academic progress was perhaps not always made in the safest of circumstances. 08/16/2023 23:00
Westside Narcotics Task Force serves drug warrant
Westside Narcotics Task Force serves drug warrant
COLUMBUS – Members of the Austin County Regional Special Response Team (SRT) executed an arrest warrant at a residence on Aug. 10 in the 1900 block of Bowie Street in Columbus. 08/16/2023 23:00
Truck thieves hitting area counties
Truck thieves hitting area counties
Colorado County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Troy Neisner cautions citizens about a recent rash of truck thefts that have occurred in the Northeast part of Colorado County and Austin County. 08/16/2023 23:00
Austin County experiences truck theft
Austin County experiences truck theft
In the past week, Austin County has experienced four vehicle thefts in various parts of the county. 08/16/2023 23:00
The First National Bank of Eagle Lake held groundbreaking on future home
The First National Bank of Eagle Lake held groundbreaking on future home
EAGLE LAKE – After much anticipation The First National Bank of Eagle Lake is proud to announce the Aug. 8 groundbreaking ceremony for their new home office to be located at 1220 E. Main St., in Eagle Lake. 08/16/2023 23:00
FC 4-H members receive awards
FC 4-H members receive awards
LA GRANGE – The annu- al Fayette County 4-H Banquet was held on Sunday, Aug. 6, at the Historic Casino Hall in La Grange. The 4-H banquet is the ultimate highlight and culmination of the year’s activities for each member, as we see one year close and a new year beginning. 08/16/2023 23:00
2022 State Pecan Show results
2022 State Pecan Show results
The 2022 Texas State Pecan Show results were announced at the Texas Pecan Growers Association annual conference July 30. 08/16/2023 23:00
KULM to celebrate 50 years on the air
KULM to celebrate 50 years on the air
COLUMBUS – KULM is 08/09/2023 23:00
St. Mary’s Praha Parish Picnic set
St. Mary’s Praha Parish Picnic set
FLATONIA - Father Gabriel and the parishioners of St. Mary's Church, Praha invite the public to their annual Parish Picnic on Tuesday, Aug. 15 in Praha. The celebration begins with a Mass at 10 a.m. Beginning at 11 a.m., a meal will be served featuring Famous Praha Stew and Fried Chicken. Drive thru plates-to-go will be available for business and indi - viduals - just follow the signs when you reach Praha. Bands providing music throughout the day include Pra - ha Bros., Red Ravens, and Mark Halata and Texavia. Come meet your friends and family and dance the night away. Fun for the day will include a country store, cake walk, plant walk, fish pond, ring toss and many other games. A raffle draw - 08/09/2023 23:00
BANNER BRIEFS
BANNER BRIEFS
EAGLE LAKE - The schedule for the Eagle Lake Senior Cit - izen Dance held the first Friday of each month from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Eagle Lake Community Center at 100 W. Walnut in Eagle Lake is: Sept. 1-Scot Wilkinson & EZ Country; Oct. 6-Boogie Allen Band; Nov. 3-Blue Denim; and Christmas Dance Dec. 1. 08/09/2023 23:00
Austin Moore named Fayette County Deputy of the Quarter
Austin Moore named Fayette County Deputy of the Quarter
Austin Moore named Fayette County Deputy of the Quarter 08/09/2023 23:00
Deputy Mecayla Ream receives Commendation
Deputy Mecayla Ream receives Commendation
Deputy Mecayla Ream receives Commendation 08/09/2023 23:00
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