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It’s raining ducks and everythings quackers!
It’s raining ducks and everythings quackers!
It’s raining ducks and everythings quackers! 05/22/2024 23:00
Bluff Schuetzenfest hits bullseye
Bluff Schuetzenfest hits bullseye
LA GRANGE–Between the 1870s and 1920s, the Bluff Schuetzenverein invited people from all across Texas to participate in marksmanship contests. The bluff overlooking La Grange and the site of Kreische Brewery was also during the Bluff Schetzenfest, the site of holiday celebrations, picnics, games and German folk music. 05/22/2024 23:00
Kentucky Derby has photo-finish
Kentucky Derby has photo-finish
SEALY – The saying may be “The most exciting two minutes in sports” at the Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs, but the time at the Kentucky Derby Banquet May 17 at the American Legion Hall in Sealy and hosted by the Greater Sealy Chamber of Commerce lasted hours with fun at every turn. 05/22/2024 23:00
Magnolia Days never gets historic
Magnolia Days never gets historic
COLUMBUS–History comes alive, and it seems like only yesterday that the Magnolia Days Festival was filled with fun, games and entertainment for the whole family. From its inception in the good old days to last week, the Magnolia Days Festival keeps feeding the soul and reliving yesteryear as if it were today. 05/22/2024 23:00
Phone scam attempts reported
Phone scam attempts reported
BASTROP - Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative members have reported a recent increase in attempted phone scams. The fraudulent callers typically tell members their power will be disconnected unless they make an immediate payment over the phone. 05/22/2024 23:00
Austin County 4-H County and District Roundup
Austin County 4-H County and District Roundup
BELLVILLE – District 11 Spring Spectacular is held annually in April with the purpose of advancing senior-level 4-H members to their state contests and hosting the highest level of competition for junior and intermediate age divisions. 05/22/2024 23:00
Master Gardener fruit and citrus sale
Master Gardener fruit and citrus sale
SEALY–The Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association will host its Annual Fruit and Citrus Tree Sale on Friday, Aug. 23. 05/22/2024 23:00
Kids’ Kamp set to begin
Kids’ Kamp set to begin
The Bluebonnet Master Gardeners, in conjunction with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension team, announce the seventh year of holding Kids’ Kamp in Austin, Colorado, Fayette, and Washington counties. This kamp is designed to be educational and fun with the goal of igniting a passion in the youth of our area to the importance and enjoyment of gardening through unique experiences. 05/22/2024 23:00
Adventure begins at Nesbitt Memorial Library
Adventure begins at Nesbitt Memorial Library
COLUMBUS – Participants will find that "adventure begins at Nesbitt Memorial Library” in Columbus for their annual summer library program. 05/22/2024 23:00
Wallis grad to intern at Rice University
Wallis grad to intern at Rice University
Wallis grad to intern at Rice University 05/22/2024 23:00
The Wellness Council gives talks at Safety Day
The Wellness Council gives talks at Safety Day
COLUMBUS – Representatives of The Wellness Council attended Safety Day at the Colorado County Fairgrounds on May 14, 2024. 05/22/2024 23:00
ACRTA awards three scholarships
ACRTA awards three scholarships
The Austin County Retired Teachers Association is awarding three scholarships to local Austin County high school graduates this year. 05/22/2024 23:00
Dobry and Vitame Vas
Dobry and Vitame Vas
Dobry and Vitame Vas 05/22/2024 23:00
Columbus Hospital celebrates National Hospital Week
Columbus Hospital celebrates National Hospital Week
Columbus Hospital celebrates National Hospital Week 05/22/2024 23:00
BANNER COURTS
BANNER COURTS
05/22/2024 23:00
Flag Day proclamation signed by FC Judge Dan Mueller
Flag Day proclamation signed by FC Judge Dan Mueller
Flag Day proclamation signed by FC Judge Dan Mueller 05/22/2024 23:00
Accidental firearm discharge wounds police officer
Accidental firearm discharge wounds police officer
LA GRANGE - A firearm, a SIG Sauer P320 accidentally discharged while holstered by La Grange Police Officer Kev in Currington on May 9 in La Grange. 05/22/2024 23:00
Line-of-duty law enforcement recognized
Line-of-duty law enforcement recognized
Line-of-duty law enforcement recognized 05/22/2024 23:00
“Footprints of Fayette”
“Footprints of Fayette”
Fayette County had its bank robberies too! 05/22/2024 23:00
Memorial Day – A Family Story
Memorial Day – A Family Story
In Flanders Fields 05/22/2024 23:00
VVA 1127 to hold 4th Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser
VVA 1127 to hold 4th Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser
COLUMBUS – The VVA 1127 will hold its 4th annual golf tournament on Saturday, June 8 at the Columbus City Golf Course in Columbus. 05/22/2024 23:00
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