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Bellville sends 13 music students to state
Bellville sends 13 music students to state
Thirteen of its 18 Bellville High School band students who competed at the region audition will be advancing on to the state level of competition on May 27 in Pflugerville. 03/08/2023 23:00
Symphonic bands to perform
Symphonic bands to perform
COLUMBUS – The Columbus High School and Columbus Junior High School Symphonic Band will perform its UIL concert pieces in concert on Tuesday, March 28. The performance starts at 6 p.m. in the Columbus High auditorium. 03/08/2023 23:00
Columbus band students place at UIL
Columbus band students place at UIL
SMITHVILLE – The Columbus High School band sent eight students to the UIL Solo and Ensemble contest on Feb. 18 in Smithville. 03/08/2023 23:00
Bellville Playmakers advance
Bellville Playmakers advance
The Bellville High School Playmakers One Act Play advanced to Bi-District recently. Individual awards go to Ilaria Potenza -All star crew, All-star cast EJ Caravello, Maddie Diezi and Kaleb Jacobs. Best performer award went to Chase Kourik. The group performed the play Over the River. 03/08/2023 23:00
La Grange KC's serve up scrumptious fish
La Grange KC's serve up scrumptious fish
LA GRANGE – The La Grange KC’s stay true to their calling in both Godly community service and fried fish at the KC Community Center in La Grange They know how to cook their fried fish and fixings. The fish fry started off Lent observance. 03/01/2023 23:00
Garcia art at HLSR
Garcia art at HLSR
Garcia art at HLSR 03/01/2023 23:00
Betty Smith case draws FBI's attention
Betty Smith case draws FBI's attention
BELLVILLE– During a townhall meeting recently held in Bellville, Pastor JR Johnson told the crowd of about 50 people that the incident involving Betty Smith and the employees at the Lindemann Store in Industry on Jan. 15 was being brought to the attention of the FBI. 03/01/2023 23:00
Best Little Quilt Show wraps up
Best Little Quilt Show wraps up
Show wraps up 03/01/2023 23:00
Austin County District Attorney files no charges on Smith case
Austin County District Attorney files no charges on Smith case
BELLVILLE – The Austin County Grand Jury has reviewed the incident at the Lindemann Store in Industry, and determined that no criminal charges should be filed. 03/01/2023 23:00
Chamber awards business revitalization grants
Chamber awards business revitalization grants
COLUMBUS–The Colum- bus Business Revitalization Grant (CBRG) is an extension of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce, and its purpose is to empower chamber members to enhance and improve their businesses and non-profits. All chamber members, in good standing with the chamber, were eligible to apply for grants up to $5,000. 03/01/2023 23:00
Soloists hit high note
Soloists hit high note
SMITHVILLE - Schulen burg High School music students recenlty competed in the UIL Solo and Ensemble contest in Smithville. Four out of seven students received a Division 1 rating on their solos. 03/01/2023 23:00
Meet the candidates
Meet the candidates
COLUMBUS – A Meet the Candidates Q&A will be held on March 23 and April 20 to give everyone a chance to get to know who they may be voting for or deciding on if they will vote for them after the town hall meeting. The event will start at 5 p.m. and last until 8:30 p.m. It will be held at the Nesbitt Memorial Library at 529 Washington Street in Columbus. 03/01/2023 23:00
Kubota winner sitting pretty
Kubota winner sitting pretty
BELLVILLE - Stephanie Detmer won a brand new Kubota lawn tractor. 03/01/2023 23:00
Austin County EMS announces twins
Austin County EMS announces twins
AUSTIN COUNTY–Austin County EMS recently took de livery of their second new ambulance. 03/01/2023 23:00
4-H compete in SAT Dairy judging
4-H compete in SAT Dairy judging
The Colorado County 4-H group headed to San Antonio in February for the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo Dairy Judging contest. Team members include Audrey Potter, Jack Dudensing, Colten Koy, Lana Potter, Dakota Lindemann, Jacob Koy, Caden Key, Payton Lindemann and Henry Jones. Lana Potter earned ninth high point individual. 03/01/2023 23:00
Saturdays on the Square vendor market is back
Saturdays on the Square vendor market is back
COLUMBUS – The Columbus Farmers Market was first established in 2014. 03/01/2023 23:00
LG Area Chamber of Commerce appoints executive director
LG Area Chamber of Commerce appoints executive director
LA GRANGE – The Board of Directors of the La Grange Area Chamber of Commerce completed its search for an executive director with the onboarding of Thomas (Tom) Shaugnessy as of Feb. 1. 03/01/2023 23:00
Fayette County Judge issues plea on St. Mark's Hospital
Fayette County Judge issues plea on St. Mark's Hospital
LA GRANGE – In the wake of shutting down St. Mark’s Medical Center will be 64 employees on the chopping block. That is almost half of the staff at St. Mark’s. The hospital board decided to pursue a Rural Emergency Hospital designation instead of closing the entire facility down. 02/22/2023 23:00
St. Mark's Medical Center pursues Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) Designation
St. Mark's Medical Center pursues Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) Designation
LA GRANGE – The governing Board of St. Mark’s Medical Center (St. Mark’s) voted unanimously to pursue becoming a Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) to allow the hospital to remain open and continue to provide select medical services to the community. Effective Feb. 18, St. Mark’s will only offer 24/7 emergency medical services, patient observation, and select outpatient services. This new option for St. Mark’s is possible through a recent Congressional Rural Emergency Hospital, or REH, designation for financially struggling rural hospitals, and was adopted under emergency rule by the Texas legislators on Jan. 13. 02/22/2023 23:00
Walk across Texas
Walk across Texas
Create healthy habits, lower your risk of disease, meet new friends and achieve your 2023 health goal. This program is in partnership with the Friends of the Weimar Library. Join Colo - rado County's upcoming 8-week Walk Across Texas which starts March 1. Walking is one of the least ex - pensive and easiest way to get fit says Ja'Shae Carter, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agent-Fami - ly and Community Health. Physi - cal activity helps reduce your risk of cancer, diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Increase your chances for success by creating a team of eight and joining your teammates as they walk towards a healthier life-style. For information or any ques - tions contact the Colorado Coun - ty Extension Office at (979) 7322530. Get moving! All you need is 30 minutes a day to realize the benefits of a healthier life. 02/22/2023 23:00
DAR donates to local school libraries
DAR donates to local school libraries
Members of the Daughters of American Revolution, John Ev - erett Chapter, awarded checks to three local school libraries. 02/22/2023 23:00
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