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BANNER BRIEFS
EAGLE LAKE – The schedule for the Eagle Lake Senior Cit- izen Dance held the first Friday of each month from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Eagle Lake Community Center at 100 W. Walnut in Eagle Lake is: April 5-This Is It; May 3-No Dance; June 7-Larry Waddell & The Southern Stars. 03/27/2024 23:00
Town Hall meeting set
Town Hall meeting set
COLUMBUS – To all the concerned citizens of Colorado County, there will be a town hall meeting on Thursday, April 18, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Nesbitt Memorial Library at 529 Washington St. in Columbus. 03/27/2024 23:00
Burn caution
Burn caution
FAYETTE COUNTY – The recent rains have opened up an opportunity to burn brush that has piled up over the winter months. However, caution is still urged. 03/27/2024 23:00
Sealy Spring Fest springs into action
Sealy Spring Fest springs into action
SEALY – The second Saturday in April always brings a day of unique and interesting activities at the Spring Fest in Sealy. On Saturday, April 13, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Sealy Historical Park located at 211 East Main St. in Sealy, there will be entertainment, old-fashioned games for the kids, and demonstrations of activities from yesteryear. 03/27/2024 23:00
It’s EB time!
It’s EB time!
The ol’ Easter Bunny kept poppin’ up all over the territory this weekend. Kids and grownups were having a good time picking up Easter eggs and some were having a good time just watching. EB hopped over to Walmart in Columbus, then over to Schulenburg and made a U-turn and headed over to Eagle Lake. All bets are on the bunny to make a lot more stops before Easter Sunday, March 31. 03/27/2024 23:00
Child predator arrested
Child predator arrested
The Austin County Sheriff's Office ar rested Glenn Allen Meyer, 57, of Wallis for indecency with a child with sexual contact. The arrest was made on March 19 after a months-long investigation by the ACSO Criminal Investigations Division and the AC District Attorney's Office stemming from allegations against Meyer. 03/27/2024 23:00
Emma Kicks off the Turtle Wing Game season
Emma Kicks off the Turtle Wing Game season
SCHULENBURG–Emma Ku- bala threw out the first pitch at the Schulenburg softball game on Tuesday, March 19, as part of the school’s Turtle Wing Game. It was a strike! 03/27/2024 23:00
Two students win trip to Washington, D.C.
Two students win trip to Washington, D.C.
LA GRANGE – Fayette Electric Cooperative is excited to announce that Reagan Moreau, a sophomore from Fayetteville High School, and Rylynn Thumann, a sophomore from Weimar High School, will represent the cooperative in June on an unforgettable trip to Washington, D.C. 03/27/2024 23:00
The 81st Columbus FFA Show & Sale
The 81st Columbus FFA Show & Sale
COLUMBUS – The 81st Annual Columbus FFA Show and Sale was held March 2 at the Robert “Bobby” Marburger Agriculture Education Center at Columbus High School in Columbus. 03/27/2024 23:00
Remember... this may be your grandmother now!
Remember... this may be your grandmother now!
Remember... this may be your grandmother now! 03/27/2024 23:00
Fayette County 4-H compete in the HLS&R Food Challenge Contest
Fayette County 4-H compete in the HLS&R Food Challenge Contest
HOUSTON – Several Fayette County 4-H members competed March 12 in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Food Challenge Contest in Houston. 03/27/2024 23:00
Bluebonnet Master Gardener annual plant sale
Bluebonnet Master Gardener annual plant sale
SEALY – The Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association hosts its Annual Plant Sale on Saturday, April 13, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. or when sold out. This year’s plant sale will be held at the Levine Park Pavilion at 406 Main St. in Sealy. 03/27/2024 23:00
Best little music fest in Texas
Best little music fest in Texas
ROUND TOP – One Square Mile Music Festival will host a symphony of music from Thursday, April 18 through Sunday, April 21 for the ears of different genres at Stone Cellar and historic Round Top Dance Hall in Round Top. 03/27/2024 23:00
BANNER COURTS
BANNER COURTS
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And so it begins!
And so it begins!
And so it begins! 03/27/2024 23:00
Fayette County 4-H placed in Houston Livestock Judging
Fayette County 4-H placed in Houston Livestock Judging
HOUSTON – Fayette County 4-H members competed March 11 in the Houston Livestock Show Judging Contest in Houston. 03/27/2024 23:00
Houston man leads cops in pursuit
Houston man leads cops in pursuit
LA GRANGE – Fayette County Deputy Wesly Harrison attempted to traffic stop Chalin Morgan, 24, of Houston on multiple violations on State Highway 71 near La Grange. 03/27/2024 23:00
Medic 3 station goes into phase two
Medic 3 station goes into phase two
Medic 3 station goes into phase two 03/27/2024 23:00
Henkes to retire from CCSO after 22 years
Henkes to retire from CCSO after 22 years
After 22 years and some change, Colorado County Telecommunications Supervisor Brenda Henkes goes 10-42, ending a long career helping people in need. When she announced her decision, her parents were uneasy about her foray into emergency dispatch, as it was called in the old days. 03/20/2024 23:00
Hail, no!
Hail, no!
BELLVILLE–Palm-sized hail rained down upon Bellville on March 15, around 2:45 p.m., shattering windows and destroying vehicles in a freak weather pattern that included straightline winds. 03/20/2024 23:00
ABC and Rotary partner for beautification
ABC and Rotary partner for beautification
COLUMBUS–Billy Kahn, presi- dent of A Better Columbus (ABC), and Rusty Theut, president of the Columbus Rotary Club, have announced a partner ship. ABC has curated special hanging floral baskets for local merchants and Rotary is underwriting half the cost. 03/20/2024 23:00
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