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Stanzel Family Foundation hosts third annual scholar social
Stanzel Family Foundation hosts third annual scholar social
Stanzel Family Foundation hosts third annual scholar social 07/24/2024 04:00
A Dad and Daughter Road Trip – Part 1
A Dad and Daughter Road Trip – Part 1
A few years back, I was bless - ed with the opportunity to take a road trip with our youngest daughter, Marigrace. In the interest of brevity, I'll call her MG. This dad and daughter road trip began with some free tickets to see the Cubs play at Wrigley Field in Chicago. I have previously written, more than once, about our baseball ad - venture. But we did more than watch the Cubs play. Our trip was memorable. It was special, as time with your kids always is. In the mood this week to re - member one of our escapades, I thought I’d share some memo- ries. What follows is a chronicle of our travels, documented here for your enjoyment (or toler - ance)… Since we would be driving through much of the Midwest (Texas to Chicago), MG and I de - cided to make some meaningful stops along the way, turning our trip into a combination family history tour and baseball adven - ture. First stop on the road was McAlester, Oklahoma. This is where my dad, MG's grandfather, grew up. I had driv - en through Oklahoma a number of times but had never visited my dad's hometown (he grew up on a farm outside of McAlester and would tell stories of riding on top of the cotton wagon headed into town to sell their crop each year). MG and I enjoyed our stay. The highlight of our brief stop (including an overnight stay at the Economy Inn – clean rooms, but no A/C, and bath towels the size of gum wrappers) was a drive by the "Waggin' Tails Dog Wash" (open 24 hours), and the Brad Pitt look-a-like who was working the breakfast shift at the Sonic Drive-In the next morning. To clarify – I am not interested in Brad Pitt - just thought it was kind of funny to see him (or his twin) working at Sonic on Mon - day morning in McAlester, Okla - homa. We took a few pictures on our way out of town and continued our journey. 07/24/2024 04:00
Columbus Education Foundation holds its 2024 Summer Celebration
Columbus Education Foundation holds its 2024 Summer Celebration
Columbus Education Foundation holds its 2024 Summer Celebration 07/24/2024 04:00
“Climbing The Stairs”
“Climbing The Stairs”
“Climbing The Stairs” 07/24/2024 04:00
BANNER MARKETS
BANNER MARKETS
COLUMBUS 07/24/2024 04:00
BANNER BRIEFS
BANNER BRIEFS
FREE AFTER SCHOOL ART CLASSES COLUMBUS – The Live Oak Art Center located at 1014 Milam St. in Columbus offers free after school art classes every Wednesday and Thursday from 4 to 5 p.m. Register on the website www.liveoakartcenter.org under the classes and events tab. The free classes are offered throughout the whole school year. If registration is full they can always check back each semester. 07/24/2024 04:00
Colorado County Emergency Management urges affected communities to report damage from Hurricane Beryl
Colorado County Emergency Management urges affected communities to report damage from Hurricane Beryl
Colorado County's Office of Emergency Management encourages community members affected by Hurricane Beryl to report property damage by submitting an online damage assessment survey. 07/24/2024 04:00
Bernardo VFD holds annual BBQ fundraiser
Bernardo VFD holds annual BBQ fundraiser
BERNARDO – The Bernardo Volunteer Fire Department held its annual fundraiser on July 21 at the St. Roch Catholic Church hall in Mentz . The crowd was elbow to elbow eating barbecue chicken, sausage, and all the trimmings, then waited for the much-anticipated auction. 07/24/2024 04:00    1
FC 4-Hers compete in Roundup
FC 4-Hers compete in Roundup
COLLEGE STATION – Numerous Fayette County 4-Hers competed in the 2024 Texas 4-H Roundup June 4-6 at Texas A&M University in College Station. Texas 4-H Roundup is the pinnacle event for all of Texas 4-H. Senior 4-H members compete in approximately 50 diverse competitions during the weeklong event. The majority of the events require each individual or team to qualify at the county and district levels. 07/24/2024 04:00
Taste of Columbus never tasted better
Taste of Columbus never tasted better
COLUMBUS - The evening kicked off for the Taste of Columbus Boys and Girls Club of Champion Valley fund - raiser on July 11 at its Columbus club. The music was great with Darrel Appelt and Phillip Brummett singing and playing guitars. The hall was filled with a hungry crowd ready to eat, and the contestants lined up around the club, 07/17/2024 23:00
Ranch Run offers special discount for cross-country athletes
Ranch Run offers special discount for cross-country athletes
Navidad Valley CattleWomen have awarded over $100,000 in scholarships to students with an interest in agricul - 07/17/2024 23:00
Julius Bartek installed as District Governor of MD-2 Texas
Julius Bartek installed as District Governor of MD-2 Texas
MELBOURNE - Weimar Lions Club member Julius Bartek recently returned from the Lions Club's In ternational Convention held in Melbourne, Australia on June 20-25. 07/17/2024 23:00
Czech Repulic prez arrives in style
Czech Repulic prez arrives in style
LA GRANGE – Czech Republic President Petr Pavel rode into La Grange July 13 on a Harley Heritage, courtesy of The Ranch Harley-Davidson in College Station. Pavel's first stop was Dubina, where he and his Czech Republic dele gation, visited Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church. 07/17/2024 23:00
WCJC announces one-stop apply and register events
WCJC announces one-stop apply and register events
WHARTON – Wharton County Junior College will host a series of summer registration events to help students get ready for the Fall 2024 semester. 07/17/2024 23:00
Summer Bridge provides tools for successful college experience
Summer Bridge provides tools for successful college experience
COLUMBUS – This summer, ACCSS and BRIDGE will be partnering to provide two opportunities for area students to participate in a Summer Bridge educational program. 07/17/2024 23:00
La Grange Lions gather at Frisch Auf!
La Grange Lions gather at Frisch Auf!
La Grange Lions gather at Frisch Auf! 07/17/2024 23:00
Stanzel Family Foundation Grants to support local
Stanzel Family Foundation Grants to support local
nonprofits 07/17/2024 23:00
BANNER COURTS
BANNER COURTS
Court Filings Divorces Filed 07/17/2024 23:00
HUD offers disaster aid to Texas hurricane victims
HUD offers disaster aid to Texas hurricane victims
WASHINGTON - The U.S. 07/17/2024 23:00
Remember When?
Remember When?
Remember When? 07/17/2024 23:00
Linville to share expertise about Wildflower Center
Linville to share expertise about Wildflower Center
COLUMBUS - Friends of Nesbitt Memorial Library in Columbus will present a program highlighting the Lady Bird John- son Wildflower Center (LAJWC) on today (Thursday, July 18) at 2 p.m. The speaker, Anne Truchard Linville, will share expertise gained from volunteering at LAJWC in Austin for over 25 years. 07/17/2024 23:00
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