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First comes the thunder!
First comes the thunder!
RESS COLUMBUS – Buckle up and put on your earplugs because there is nothing like a 2500-plus horsepower blown alcohol truck and modified tractors to blow your mind. The vibrations from the big boys drive through you and get your heart pumping. 05/03/2023 23:00
Grotto go to Frydek!
Grotto go to Frydek!
RESS FRYDEK – The crowd was immense and rightfully so, with the mouth-wa- tering, flavor-filled food that St. Mary's Grotto Celebration served up on April 30 in Frydek. Since 1949, St. Mary’s has satisfied everybodies barbecue wants and a lot of fun that goes with it. 05/03/2023 23:00
ArtWalk opens its 19th year in Fayetteville
ArtWalk opens its 19th year in Fayetteville
FAYETTEVILLE – This weekend, Arts for Rural Texas will host the 19th annual ArtWalk Art and Music Festival on Fayetteville’s historic courthouse square. The event opens to the public on Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and again on Sunday, May 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 05/03/2023 23:00
Pullin’ tails and wranglin’ steers
Pullin' tails and wranglin' steers
RESS COLUMBUS – What do pullin’ tails and wranglin’ steers have to do with each other? The Colorado County Fair 19th Annual Ragin Cajun event partnered the two together for fun and excitement on April 29, at the Colorado County Fairgrounds in Columbus. 05/03/2023 23:00
Parents as Teachers Hosted Safety and Self-Defense Training
Parents as Teachers Hosted Safety and Self-Defense Training
WEIMAR – The Schulenburg/ Weimar Parents as Teachers (PAT) held a group connection safety training on April 13 at the First United Methodist Church in Weimar. 04/26/2023 23:00
Trees for the future on sale now
Trees for the future on sale now
COLUMBUS – Name plaques for trees planted at the Mid-Town Park in honor of our past can still be purchased through the Columbus Chamber of Commerce. You can pick up an order form at the chamber office at 425 Spring St., #100, in Columbus. 04/26/2023 23:00
Massive fire in Bleiblerville
Massive fire in Bleiblerville
BLEIBLERVILLE - Over 19 emergency services departments streamed into Bleiblerville to fight a massive fire that torched a large residence. The multi-story house with adjacent two-story attached structures became fully engulfed in flames and the call went out from the Bleiblerville VFD for mutual aid. 04/26/2023 23:00
Cyber-Safety Essentials program slated
Cyber-Safety Essentials program slated
ROUND TOP – The Round Top Family Library is providing a critically needed seminar for parents, grandparents and guardians. The cyber-safety seminar will inform caregivers of the threats to their children and teens in this era of online dangers. Round Top Family Library has partnered with the Fayette County Sheriff's Office and Round Top Church Christian Fellowship for the program. 04/26/2023 23:00
Rural Nonprofit Networking Group to Discuss Building an Effective Board
Rural Nonprofit Networking Group to Discuss Building an Effective Board
LA GRANGE - The Rural Nonprofit Networking Group (RNNG) is excited to invite all nonprofit staff and volunteers to join their next gathering which will be held on Wednesday, May 10. RNNG creates opportunities for the organizations that do so much good in our rural communities to share their missions and visions, discuss community needs and partnership opportunities. And bring in experts to facilitate growth and professionalism, and simply connect to maximize the efficiency and impact that participants can bring to Fayette, Colorado, Lavaca, and surrounding counties. 04/26/2023 23:00
Carter Motel site of narcotics raid - again
Carter Motel site of narcotics raid - again
LA GRANGE – Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported that on April 17, in the process of an ongoing narcotics investigation in the La Grange area, the Fayette County Narcotics Unit received information on possible narcotics sales at a room in the Carter Motel in La Grange. 04/26/2023 23:00
Wanted man resists arrest
Wanted man resists arrest
FLATONIA – Fayette County Sheriff’s Deputy Sgt. Ryan Meagher saw a male at the Amigos Country Store in Flatonia who he was familiar with through previous law enforcement interactions. 04/26/2023 23:00
Did You Know.
Did You Know.
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Introducing the 2023 Magnolia Belles
Introducing the 2023 Magnolia Belles
COLUMBUS – The 2023 Magnolia Belles hold the distinct honor of being ambassadors for the Columbus Bicentennial, celebrating the 200th anniversary. The Magnolia Belles are: Carina Isabella Alonso is the daughter of Aurelio and Christy Alonso. She is very active in sports. Alonso was a Colorado County Fair Queen, 2021 District Libero of the Year and Academic and Athletic Awards. 04/26/2023 23:00
The voices of calm: Austin County Telecommunications Department
The voices of calm: Austin County Telecommunications Department
04/26/2023 23:00
Texas German Society State Convention says Guten Tag to Mentz
Texas German Society State Convention says Guten Tag to Mentz
MENTZ – The Texas German Society held its Texas State Convention in Mentz on April 22. Convention delegates and guests from across the state were welcomed to Mentz Hall for the 40th Anniversary Convention. 04/26/2023 23:00
Banner Press Newspaper wins awards in STPA 2023 Better Newspaper Contest
Banner Press Newspaper wins awards in STPA 2023 Better Newspaper Contest
BOERNE – The Banner Press newspaper brought home awards won in the 2023 Better Newspaper Contest at the South Texas Press Association (STPA) Conference in Boerne this past week. 04/26/2023 23:00
The World’s Best Vegetable – for people who eat bad food
The World’s Best Vegetable – for people who eat bad food
I like cheeseburgers and chocolate ice cream, salty French fries and icy cold Cokes. I enjoy what most folks would call “bad food.” Bad food in the sense that it might not be so good for me. But, bad food tastes good, so most of us eat it and ignore the dangers to our health. 04/19/2023 23:00
Your ‘God’ place or mine?
Your ‘God’ place or mine?
I found safety and security in my mother’s arms as a child. I found all the answers to all my questions on Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. I learned about danger on The Roadrunner Show. As a child, I found a place to hide and just be. Unfortunately, those days are long past, and I sought my God place between the rows of tomatoes and squash. I found my refuge, my quiet place where God and I could commune. 04/19/2023 23:00
The urgency of preventing child abuse
The urgency of preventing child abuse
One of the most important responsibilities that all of us have – as individuals, families and communities – is to ensure the safety of the children in our lives and throughout our community. 04/19/2023 23:00
Did You Know...
Did You Know...
The standard U.S. ammo belt that was installed in fighter planes during WWII was 27 feet long. This is nine yards. 04/19/2023 23:00
3,002 SUNS
“3,002 SUNS”
Our landlord, Jorge, loves his suns. I am sure he loves his son, Jorge Jr., as well, but I am talking about the other kind of sun. 04/19/2023 23:00
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