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Local AgriLIfe agent named Distinguished Agent title
Local AgriLIfe agent named Distinguished Agent title
RESS BELLVILLE – Austin County Extension Agent Michelle Wright became a super agent recently. Wright attained the title of a Distinguished Agent and the announcement came during the annual Austin County Leadership Advisory Board (LAB) social. 01/18/2023 23:00
Farm suicides trend higher
Farm suicides trend higher
For Grant Heinrich, suicide has felt like a plague on his family. He lost his uncle 24 years ago. Then one of his cousins, who Heinrich saw as a superhero, died nine years ago. Two years after that, another cousin died by suicide. 01/18/2023 23:00
Operation: prom dress
Operation: prom dress
COLUMBUS – Every young woman wants to feel special, especially during prom. However, there are many who do not have that special dress for that special occasion. 01/18/2023 23:00
Narcotics Unit solves theft case
Narcotics Unit solves theft case
Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported on Jan. 10, the Fayette County Narcotics Unit assisted the La Grange Police Department with a theft investigation. 01/18/2023 23:00
Older adults, should beware of phone, online scams
Older adults, should beware of phone, online scams
Your phone rings, you answer, and someone with a friendly voice asks for your bank account or Social Security number. 01/18/2023 23:00
Fayette County Commissioners Court holds first-of-year meeting
Fayette County Commissioners Court holds first-of-year meeting
LA GRANGE – A regular session of the Fayette County Commissioners Court was swift and to the point on Jan. 12. The first meeting of 2023 lasted less than an hour. However, it was business as usual with the first items on the agenda. 01/18/2023 23:00
The bridge is open!
The bridge is open!
COLUMBUS – Amidst no fanfare, the East River bridge on Highway 90 in Columbus is fi nally open. What took over three years was the bridge that initially looked like a carnival ride and lawsuits later opened with neither a hill to climb nor a ride to ride. At first, when the beams were placed on top of the pillars, the beams looked like the hills of Fredricksburg. The beams were manufactured with slopes that did not fit. Even after all the beams were installed, numerous fail-safes were overlooked, and it was apparent they were not designed and manufactured correctly. 01/18/2023 23:00
New Year brings New Start for Colorado County Com Court
New Year brings New Start for Colorado County Com Court
COLUMBUS – Colorado County Commissioners Court met on Jan. 9 for the first regu lar open meeting of the year. The agenda was extensive, however, most items had to do with the reviews of membership renewals, annual maintenance, policies and committee appointments, and plans for the year to come. 01/18/2023 23:00
Two dead from gun violence
Two dead from gun violence
EAGLE LAKE – Police Chief Kris Abbott reported that two Eagle Lake residents died in a home in the 1200 block of Raezer Street in Eagle Lake. The deceased were identified as Mi chael Gonzalez, 54, and Silvia 01/18/2023 23:00
Officials meet to discuss mitigation plans
Officials meet to discuss mitigation plans
LA GRANGE – Fayette County Judge Dan Mueller and Fayette County Emergency Management Coordinator Angela Hahn convened a meeting of Fayette County Leaders on Jan. 4. at the EMS building in La Grange. 01/11/2023 23:00
Governor’s Proclamation issued to City of Columbus
Governor’s Proclamation issued to City of Columbus
COLUMBUS – The Columbus Chamber of Commerce received a proclamation from Governor Greg Abbott for Columbus, marking 200 years in existence and its upcoming Bicentennial Celebration. 01/11/2023 23:00
Endeavors top of townhall meeting
Endeavors top of townhall meeting
EAGLE LAKE – The city of Eagle Lake set a town hall meeting to address questions from its citizens about the Endeavors project. The meeting will be held Tuesday, Jan. 17, at 6 p.m. at the Eagle Lake Community Center at 100 N. Walnut Ave. in Eagle Lake. 01/11/2023 23:00
Fayette County Country Music Club to host Polka Show
Fayette County Country Music Club to host Polka Show
LA GRANGE – The Fayette County Country Music Club will host a Polka Show Monday, Jan. 16 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in La Grange. The show starts at 7 p.m. and the doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Admission is $8. 01/11/2023 23:00
And the walls come tumbling down
And the walls come tumbling down
LA GRANGE – Fayette County residents living along Country Club Drive and River Road got a belated Christmas gift this week. Demolition on two of the homes impacted by Hurricane Harvey has started, with three more pieces of property scheduled for closings next week. 01/11/2023 23:00
Austin County Fair Association brings home awards
Austin County Fair Association brings home awards
Austin County Fair Association brings home awards 01/11/2023 23:00
Be Well program starts
Be Well program starts
COLUMBUS – The Columbus Wellness Center is introducing its Be Well Weight Loss program. 01/11/2023 23:00
Harrell Dentistry opens in Columbus
Harrell Dentistry opens in Columbus
COLUMBUS – Doctors Tyson and Mary Harrell have 45 years of combined dental expertise. They opened from scratch and built a successful dental practice in the Sugar Land/ Richmond area. Years ago, “the country” started calling and they bought their place in Columbus and fell in love with the area. 01/11/2023 23:00
Bellville Medical Center now MidCoast Health
Bellville Medical Center now MidCoast Health
BELLVILLE – The Bellville Hospital District Board met on Dec. 27, 2022, and approved the ongoing negotiations for a final answer to enter into a contract with a hospital management company and rename the Bellville hospital. The new name, MidCoast Medical Center, is now under the management of MidCoast Health System as of Jan. 1, 2023. 01/11/2023 23:00
Sheriff's office increases calls
Sheriff's office increases calls
FAYETTE COUNTY – Sheriff Keith Korenek reports a drastic increase in the number of calls for service for the Fayette County Sheriff's Office for the year 2022. 01/11/2023 23:00
Amazing Quilter shares techniques
Amazing Quilter shares techniques
LA GRANGE – Diane Rose, also known as the “Amazing Quilter” will be the guest speaker at the Colorado Valley Quilt Guild on Tuesday, Jan. 24, at 10 a.m. at the Randolph Recreaction Center located at 653 E. Pearl St.-Room A East in La Grange. 01/11/2023 23:00
Do you have what it takes?
Do you have what it takes?
Saturday, May 06, 2023, is the date on which many local political subdivisions, such as cities, schools, hospitals and water districts, have their regular general elections for members of their governing bodies or special elec- tions to fill vacancies. 01/11/2023 23:00
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