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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
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
Battleship Texas lives on
Battleship Texas lives on
RESS A big piece of the Battleship Texas is coming to the April 1-2 Texas Select Custom Cutlery Event at the Austin County Fairgrounds in Bellville! Phenix Knives, the originator and host of the annual Texas Select Event, is coordinating with the Battleship Texas Foundation to promote public awareness of the history and current restoration project of the famous veteran of WWI and WWII. The foundation will bring authentic historic relics from the ship, including one of the actual 20mm anti-aircraft guns on a trailer for children (and grown-ups) to explore. It is a unique opportunity for families to share a piece of this national treasure with the next generation. 01/18/2023 23:00
Junior Mounted Posse kicks off HLSR
Junior Mounted Posse kicks off HLSR
COLUMBUS – The Harris County Sheriff's Office Junior Mounted Posse gathered on the Colorado Courthouse square in Columbus last Saturday to help kick off the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR). The West Side Relay Ride includes Columbus, Weimar and Hallettsville. They will perform in the HLSR. 01/18/2023 23:00
Sealy PD seizes drugs
Sealy PD seizes drugs
Sealy PD seizes drugs 01/18/2023 23:00
Columbus celebrates birthday with gift from past
Columbus celebrates birthday with gift from past
RESS COLUMBUS – It was like waiting for a birthday present! 01/18/2023 23:00
Left Behind
Left Behind
Left Behind 01/11/2023 23:00
Life is but a book
Life is but a book
Life is but a book 01/11/2023 23:00
The Red Door
The Red Door
My five-year-old daughter loves to draw and color. Last year, she drew a lovely picture with a blue sky, green grass, a tall tree, and… a random red door. She always cherishes her masterpieces and loves to make other people feel loved by giving her treasures away. She decided to give this special piece of artwork to her aunt whom she loves dearly. The interesting part about it though was that her aunt with whom she shared the picture, recently lost her husband, my brother, due to suicide. After a particularly hard day, she told me that the picture meant so much to her, especially the red door, which she interpreted as the “doorway to heaven”. That struck me and as I walked away I immediately googled: “what does a red door mean?” 01/11/2023 23:00
“Dogs in the Winter”
“Dogs in the Winter”
“Dogs in the Winter” 01/11/2023 23:00
Small Business Season is year ‘round
Small Business Season is year ‘round
Although Small Business Season began on Nov. 1 and ended on Dec. 31, 2022, which highlights small businesses prevalent in every town. Small businesses provide jobs, support their communities by donating to the town's non-profits, its youth orga nizations and contribute to local events. 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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