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VVA 1127 presents to CHS seniors
VVA 1127 presents to CHS seniors
COLUMBUS – At the VVA Chapter 1127 May meeting, six $1,000 scholarships were presented to local Columbus High School seniors. Caleb Rosales will attend TSTC in Waco to become a Biomedical Equipment Technician to help hospitals in need. 06/19/2024 04:00
Film crew sets up cameras in Sealy
Film crew sets up cameras in Sealy
SEALY - The "Tough Enough" film crew set up cameras in Sealy recently to make a movie about Texas native Frank- ie Groves, the first female to play in a UIL football game. 06/19/2024 04:00
Child sex offender fugitive tracked to New Ulm
Child sex offender fugitive tracked to New Ulm
NEW ULM – During the early morning hours of June 14, an operation was conducted to apprehend wanted fugitive Clarence Cloud, 31, who was located and arrested at 1400 Block of Farm to Market Road 109 in New Ulm. 06/19/2024 04:00
Social media generates energy against wind farm
Social media generates energy against wind farm
Social media posts have been mounting against the proposed wind energy farm in Fayette County near Schulenburg. This 20,000-plus acreage wind farm will generate 250 megawatts of power, with windmills up to 600 feet tall. 06/19/2024 04:00
Murder suspect in fire death arrested
Murder suspect in fire death arrested
GLIDDEN – At approximately 12:50 a.m. on May 11, the Columbus Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire at 1000 Old McDonald Road in Glidden. 06/19/2024 04:00
Former appraisal district employee indicted on fraud charges
Former appraisal district employee indicted on fraud charges
COLUMBUS – The State of Texas sought an indictment against Jessy De La Rosa for Credit or Debit Card Abuse. 06/19/2024 04:00
Fayetteville chamber hosts monthly gathering
Fayetteville chamber hosts monthly gathering
Fayetteville chamber hosts monthly gathering 06/19/2024 04:00
Columbus Garden Club celebrates National Garden Week
Columbus Garden Club celebrates National Garden Week
Columbus Garden Club celebrates National Garden Week 06/19/2024 04:00
Crops tour scheduled
Crops tour scheduled
LA GRANGE – The annual Crops Tour, a rich educational experience for all those intrigued by row crop production, is set to take place on Wednesday, June 26, at the Fayette County Agricultural Building at 255 Svoboda Lane in La Grange. 06/19/2024 04:00
VVA Chapter 1127 tee off for annual fundraiser
VVA Chapter 1127 tee off for annual fundraiser
VVA Chapter 1127 tee off for annual fundraiser 06/19/2024 04:00
AUSTIN
AUSTIN
Court Filings Marriage Licenses 06/19/2024 04:00
COLORADO
COLORADO
Court Filings Marriage Licenses 06/19/2024 04:00
FAYETTE
FAYETTE
Court Filings Marriage Licenses 06/19/2024 04:00
Home-Grown Vegetable Contest winners
Home-Grown Vegetable Contest winners
BELLVILLE – The HomeGrown Vegetable Contest was held June 8 at Linseisen’s Feed & Supply in Bellville. Along with the contest, there was an educational program on How to Make Sauerkraut, presented by Robert Luedeker from Austin County Horticulture Committee. 06/19/2024 04:00
Eagle Lake Fireworks Show to blast off
Eagle Lake Fireworks Show to blast off
EAGLE LAKE – The 26th Annual Eagle Lake Fireworks Show will be held Wednesday, July 3, beginning at 9:15 p.m., at the traditional Calhoun Road location west of town about a quarter of a mile from Highway 90A in Eagle Lake. 06/19/2024 04:00
Demny, Gilfoil and Schram receive AC Livestock Association scholarships
Demny, Gilfoil and Schram receive AC Livestock Association scholarships
CAT SPRING – Austin County Livestock Association President Glen Brandt welcomed approximately 175 people to the recent 74th meeting of the Austin County Livestock Association, held June 6 at the Cat Spring Agricultural Society Hall in Cat Spring. The members and guests enjoyed barbecue brisket and pork by Schovajsa Catering. 06/19/2024 04:00
Baseball history recounted
Baseball history recounted
COLUMBUS – At the Columbus Lions Club meeting on June 10, Lion Robert Fait, a Sealy Lions Club member for 40 years, spoke about what Lionism meant to him. 06/19/2024 04:00
Did you know…
Did you know…
The saying, “Mad as a hatter” originated in the 19th century when people who made hats breathed the toxic mercury fumes from using mercury to treat the fur. Known as Mad Hatters Disease it results in “mad” or irrational behavior. 06/19/2024 04:00
Footprints by Fayette: More Banking Robberies in Fayette County—Ellinger and Round Top
Footprints by Fayette: More Banking Robberies in Fayette County—Ellinger and Round Top
The following article is the second concerning some of the banking problems, i. e., bank robberies, to visit Fayette County. The consequences of these robberies could be devastating to the public. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, FDIC, a United States government corporation which supplies deposit insurance to depositors in American banks, was first created in 1933. This was done to restore trust in the American banking system after the failure of more than one-third of the banks in our country due to the Great Depression (19291940). Prior to this, the depositor who had lost his money was left without any hope or help. 06/19/2024 04:00
The Art of Tea – Good Health in a Cup
The Art of Tea – Good Health in a Cup
“There are those who love to get dirty and fix things. They drink coffee at dawn, beer after work. And those who stay clean, just appreciate things. At breakfast they have milk and juice at night. There are those who do both, they drink tea.” 06/19/2024 04:00
The Postscript
The Postscript
“Rewriting My Story” 06/19/2024 04:00
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