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Bellville Chamber discusses chamber tune-up
Bellville Chamber discusses chamber tune-up
Bellville Chamber discusses chamber tune-up 07/10/2024 23:00
Bluebonnet Master Gardeners sets Lunch-N-Learn Series
Bluebonnet Master Gardeners sets Lunch-N-Learn Series
COLUMBUS – Colorado County members of the Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association are pleased to announce the upcoming Colorado County Lunch-N-Learn Series, which will focus on gardening and horticulture in summer/fall 2024. 07/10/2024 23:00
Bluebonnet Master Gardener Fruit and Citrus Tree Sale
Bluebonnet Master Gardener Fruit and Citrus Tree Sale
SEALY – The Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association will be hosting its Annual Fruit and citrus Tree Sale on Friday, Aug. 23. 07/10/2024 23:00
BANNER COURTS
BANNER COURTS
BANNER COURTS 07/10/2024 23:00
Hay and forage producers encouraged to submit samples for analysis
Hay and forage producers encouraged to submit samples for analysis
All beef cattle and hay producers are encouraged to turn in a sample of their hay for analysis at this year’s Austin County Hay Show scheduled for Oct. 4. Hay sample collection boxes and forms will be available at the following drop-off locations: Bellville Farm & Ranch, Linseisen’s Feed & Supply Inc., and Austin County Extension Office, all in Bellville; Steinhauser’s in Sealy; Bernardo Farm & Ranch in Cat Spring; 4M Feed & Ranch in New Ulm; and Lindemann Store in Industry. 07/10/2024 23:00
LCRA responds to drought conditions
LCRA responds to drought conditions
LCRA is in Stage 1 of its drought response. Under Stage 1 conditions, LCRA allows landscape watering up to twice a week for domestic use customers that have a contract with LCRA to draw water directly from the Highland Lakes. LCRA requests its customers reduce water use by 10% and that its firm water customers, which primarily are cities, utilities and industries, implement mandatory water use restrictions. 07/10/2024 23:00
There's a new library in town, a seed library
There's a new library in town, a seed library
COLUMBUS - Local gar - 07/10/2024 23:00
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KC TO SELL CHICKEN & SAUSAGE 07/10/2024 23:00
Lone Star Healthy Streams workshop set
Lone Star Healthy Streams workshop set
INDUSTRY – A Lone Star Healthy Streams workshop will be held on Aug. 30 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 15994 Hwy 159 W, Industry, to focus on watershed health and best management practices for grazing livestock, backyard poultry, and feral hogs. This event is open to the general public and will focus on the Mill Creek Watershed, including Washington and Austin Counties. The conference is offered jointly by the Mill Creek Watershed Partnership, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute, and the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB). 07/10/2024 23:00
La Grange to host Czech president
La Grange to host Czech president
LA GRANGE – A sitting president will make a historic appearance at the historic community of La Grange on Saturday, July 13. 07/03/2024 23:00
Witte honored by Austin County Soil and Water Conservation District
Witte honored by Austin County Soil and Water Conservation District
Witte honored by Austin County Soil and Water Conservation District 07/03/2024 23:00
Shiner girl wins Miss Texas Teen USA 2024
Shiner girl wins Miss Texas Teen USA 2024
HOUSTON – Dallyn Pesek, 17, from Shiner, took top honors to be crowned Miss Texas Teen USA 2024 on June 23 in Houston. 07/03/2024 23:00
Poenitzsch Regional Superintendent of the Year
Poenitzsch Regional Superintendent of the Year
NICOLE POENITZSCH 07/03/2024 23:00
Walles named Flatonia Chamber of Commerce executive director
Walles named Flatonia Chamber of Commerce executive director
07/03/2024 23:00
ABC assists Columbus Flag Fund
ABC assists Columbus Flag Fund
COLUMBUS – Columbus is famous for all the American flags around town, especially up and down Milam Street, thanks to local businessman Dale Alexander, who started it all nearly 10 years ago and has been installing, maintaining, and replacing them as needed. 07/03/2024 23:00
Disaster Prevention and Resilience program at Bellville Lunch N Learn
Disaster Prevention and Resilience program at Bellville Lunch N Learn
STEPHEN BURNETT BELLVILLE – Disaster Assessment & Recovery (DAR) agent Stephen Burnett of the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension gives some pointers to the audi- ence during the Lunch N Learn Series-Disaster Prevention and Resilience, which was held June 18 at the Austin County Annex in Bellville. 07/03/2024 23:00
Lawn Care Program by AgriLife Extension Service
Lawn Care Program by AgriLife Extension Service
BELLVILLE – The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Austin County is partnering with the Bluebonnet Groundwater Conservation District to provide an educational lawn care program on Friday, Sept. 13. 07/03/2024 23:00
Bellville Farmers Market too hot not to go
Bellville Farmers Market too hot not to go
BELLVILLE – The sun may be hot, but the sizzling deals at the Bellville Farmers Market beat the heat. 07/03/2024 23:00
Trail ride shots leads to arrest
Trail ride shots leads to arrest
Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported that on June 23, at approximately 1 a.m., the Fayette County Sheriff's Office responded to the 6000 block of Munke Road regarding shots be- ing fired at a large gathering of party-goers following an annual trail ride put together by Capital City Trail-Riders (CCT). 07/03/2024 23:00
Task force seizes narcotics in Columbus during raid
Task force seizes narcotics in Columbus during raid
COLUMBUS – On June 24 at approximately, 11:45 p.m., members of the Austin County Regional Special Response Team (SRT) cond ucted an ope ration to execute 07/03/2024 23:00
College News
College News
The following students received degrees for the Spring 2024: 07/03/2024 23:00
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