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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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