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Daughters and Dates Sweetheart Dance bedazzled
Daughters and Dates Sweetheart Dance bedazzled
LA GRANGE –They pulled out all the stops for the girls of La Grange Elementary School on Jan 9, with a PTO-sponsored Daughters and Dates Sweetheart Dance. The girls were dressed in beautiful dresses and some with tiaras and pearls, but all with laughter and smiles on their dates’ armsmostly daddies. 02/21/2024 23:00
Casino Royale Night winner with a full house
Casino Royale Night winner with a full house
SEALY – As the betting chips were flying and the cards were being dealt, the crowd at the American Legion Hall in Sealy was in for some serious gambling at the 3rd Annual Casino Royal Night. Win, lose, or draw; it was for a worthy cause to benefit so many. The Sealy American Legion Post 442, Friends of Sealy American Legion, and Charitable Heroes Achieving Memorable Performances (C.H.A.M.P) charitable donations raise the stakes to $600,000. 02/21/2024 23:00
Small brewery wins big at 2024 Texas Craft Brewers Cup
Small brewery wins big at 2024 Texas Craft Brewers Cup
Hound Song Brewing Co recognized at the annual statewide professional beer competition in Texas 02/21/2024 23:00
Weimar officer presented lifesaving award
Weimar officer presented lifesaving award
WEIMAR - Officer Robin Allen responded to a residence to assist with a medical call of a male not breathing on Dec. 19, 2023. 02/21/2024 23:00
Express Vote ballots available
Express Vote ballots available
Colorado County prides itself on assisting voters with getting their ballots cast and making sure the voices of Colorado County voters are heard by providing accurate voting results. Our mission statement is to uphold a high level of professional election standards in order to earn and preserve public confidence in the electoral process. We recognize that many changes have been made to elections in the last couple of years, both on the local level, and in overall state legislation. Colorado County takes the accuracy and security of the voting process seriously. Elections is an ever-evolving beast and in the spotlight on both a national and local level. 02/21/2024 23:00
Over 60K of dirty money recovered
Over 60K of dirty money recovered
Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported on Feb. 14, around noon, Drug Interdiction Investigator David Smith con- ducted a traffic stop on I-10 west bound at the 661 mmile marker on a 2015 white Ford truck for traffic violations. 02/21/2024 23:00
Bluebonnet Master Gardener Annual Plant Sales set
Bluebonnet Master Gardener Annual Plant Sales set
SEALY – The Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association hosts its annual plant sale on Saturday, April 13, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. or until sold out. This year’s plant sale will be held at the Levine Park Pavilion at 406 Main St. in Sealy. 02/21/2024 23:00
McCullough EL Noon Lions guest speaker
McCullough EL Noon Lions guest speaker
McCullough EL Noon Lions guest speaker 02/21/2024 23:00
Felon found with stolen handgun
Felon found with stolen handgun
CARMINE– Fayette County Deputy Seth Nagel conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in Car - 02/21/2024 23:00
Can the spam
Can the spam
The Texas Comptroller of Pub - lic Accounts is warning citizens that criminals are sending emails impersonating the agency's Open Record Division, claiming citi - zens have committed a code vi - olation. The Texas Comptroller's office advises not to click on any links in these communications. 02/21/2024 23:00
Flatonia PD and FC EMS team up for training session
Flatonia PD and FC EMS team up for training session
Recently, the Fayette County Emergency Medical Services, in conjunction with the Flatonia Police Department, sponsored a Tactical Emergency Casualty Care-Law Enforcement Offi - cer (TECC-LEO) Course. This course focuses on responders working to treat the injured during an active major event while the event is still ongoing. There are courses specifical - ly designed for EMS and re - sponders with medical training, but this course is designed for law enforcement to provide the knowledge and skills they need to provide immediate lifesaving care during an active threat event. It provides training in bleeding (hemorrhage) control and airway maintenance and focuses on im - mediate steps that can be taken to aid seriously injured victims and responders, as well as how to per - 02/21/2024 23:00
Weimar FFA Sale raises over $161,000
Weimar FFA Sale raises over $161,000
WEIMAR – The Weimar FFA Sale was held Feb. 10 at the Weimar FFA Project Facility in Weiamr. The sale brought in $161,135 which was $1,164 less that last year’s total of $162,299, with this year breaking four records. 02/21/2024 23:00
BANNER COURTS
BANNER COURTS
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Ash Wednesday celebrated
Ash Wednesday celebrated
COLUMBUS – St John's Episcopal Church in Columbus invited all to receive ashes on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 14 in the parking lot of Brookshire Bros. in Columbus. After a regular Ash Wednesday service at noon inside the church on Travis Street, the church took the ashes to the streets. 02/21/2024 23:00
Fire Fighters Assoc. names new officers
Fire Fighters Assoc. names new officers
Fire Fighters Assoc. names new officers 02/21/2024 23:00
Chamber seeks next Junior Ambassador
Chamber seeks next Junior Ambassador
COLUMBUS – The Columbus Chamber of Commerce is looking for high school students eager to serve their community as junior ambassadors. The seventh annual Junior Ambassador Scholarship Award is now accepting applicants. The award recipient will be able to become involved in city-wide events and represent the community. You will help support and promote business to advance economic vitality and quality of life for the entire community. 02/21/2024 23:00
EEA of Austin County announces
EEA of Austin County announces Cultural Arts Contest winners
BELLVILLE – Recently, the Extension Education Association of Austin County hosted its annual 2024 Cultural Arts Contest. The event was coordinated by the Cultural Arts Committee, which was co-chaired by Barney Zimmerman of Bleiblerville EEA and Gaye Farr of West End EEA. Committee members in- clude – Malinda Schramm, Clau dia Cieslewicz and Joan Buenger. The Cultural Arts Contest allows members to exhibit knowledge and skills that express individualism and creativity. 02/21/2024 23:00
BANNER MARKETS
BANNER MARKETS
Cattle on hand: 1,217 Packer Cows: Higher dressing cutter cows, .98- 02/21/2024 23:00
BANNER BRIEFS
BANNER BRIEFS
SEALY - The Sealy Knights of Columbus announce the return of their annual Famous Lenten Fish Fry, up to March 29 at the Sealy Columbus Club Hall at 1310 Hwy 90 West in Sealy, and will con - 02/21/2024 23:00
ARTS unleashes Riot of Color
ARTS unleashes Riot of Color
FAYETTEVILLE - Arts for Rural Texas (ARTS) presents A Riot of Color: Embracing Expressive Chaos, featuring the bold and brilliantly charged works of Jeremy Serna. Serna, recognized for his mastery in transforming canvas into worlds of color, form, and life, brings a unique perspective to the world of im pressionist art. 02/14/2024 23:00
Tony Tsounakas recognized for service dedication
Tony Tsounakas recognized for service dedication
Tony Tsounakas recognized for service dedication 02/14/2024 23:00
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