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St. Roch Mentz Knights of Columbus hold stew and gun raffle
St. Roch Mentz Knights of Columbus hold stew and gun raffle
MENTZ – The Knights of Columbus Council 10249 served up a hot bowl of beef stew and held a drawing for 34 guns on March 4 at St. Roch’s hall in Mentz. 03/08/2023 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
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
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
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
Kubota winner sitting pretty
Kubota winner sitting pretty
BELLVILLE - Stephanie Detmer won a brand new Kubota lawn tractor. 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
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
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
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
Best Little Quilt Show wraps up
Best Little Quilt Show wraps up
Show wraps up 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
Garcia art at HLSR
Garcia art at HLSR
Garcia art at HLSR 03/01/2023 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
Casino Night Royale
Casino Night Royale
RESS SEALY – The Friends of Sealy American Legion Post #442 know how to throw a party! Casino Royal, in its second annual run, was held at the Sealy American Legion Post #442 in Sealy on Feb. 18. The doors opened to a waiting crowd of lucky gamblers set on a good time for a good cause. 02/22/2023 23:00
Cardenas sworn in as Austin County Clerk
Cardenas sworn in as Austin County Clerk
BELLVILLE – Andrea Cardenas takes the oath of office as the new Austin County Clerk. 02/22/2023 23:00
Wellness Council receives huge donation
Wellness Council receives huge donation
COLUMBUS – The Wellness Council received a large donation of $20,000 from the Beard and Mustache Contest and the announcement of a $12,000 Grant for Awareness Campaigns from Methodist Healthcare Ministries its monthly meeting on Feb. 9 at the Colorado County Courthouse in Columbus. 02/22/2023 23:00
Banner Briefs
Banner Briefs
COLUMBUS – A formation meeting for the Columbus Senior Citizens Center will be held Wednesday, March 22 at 10:30 a.m. at the Nesbitt Memorial Library in Columbus. Come give your feedback and what you would like to see in the center. The future senior center will be for active seniors seeking things to do and have fun. 02/22/2023 23:00
Schulenburg/Weimar PAT held successful fundraiser
Schulenburg/Weimar PAT held successful fundraiser
SCHULENBURG – The Schulenburg/Weimar Parents as Teachers (PAT) held a successful fundraiser on Feb. 4, at Swiss Alp Hall & Chalet in Schulenburg. 02/22/2023 23:00
New home for Bellville PD close to a reality
New home for Bellville PD close to a reality
BELLVILLE – The trusses are up and the roof and sides will be put on soon at the new location of the Bellville Police Department at 162 N. Chesley in Bellville. 02/22/2023 23:00
Drab receives Rising Star award
Drab receives Rising Star award
Drab receives Rising Star award 02/22/2023 23:00
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