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EAGLE LAKE – Seasoned songwriter, musician, and Grammy nominee Randy Stonehill will be doing a concert in Eagle Lake on Sunday, April 21 at 6 p.m., at Living Hope Church at 100 Church St. in Eagle Lake. Stonehill has been busy delivering heart-driven, relevant music for over 53 years. He’s written hundreds of songs on 28 releases and counting, and he’s responsible for some of the most authentic, influential Christian music of the genre. His recordings have inspired many Christian artists, as he continues to write, record, and tour across the United States and around the world. For more in- formation call the church office at 979-234-5536 or Pastor Joe Fling at 979-232-0045. 04/17/2024 23:00
Fire rampages through downtown Warrenton
Fire rampages through downtown Warrenton
WARRENTON – Downtown Warrenton suffered major damage on April 11 at about 5 a.m., when a fire ripped through two structures and the Warren- ton fire station. 04/17/2024 23:00
Weimar PD replaces patch
Weimar PD replaces patch
Weimar PD replaces patch 04/17/2024 23:00
Tri-County elections up for May 4
Tri-County elections up for May 4
AUSTIN COUNTY Bellville ISD 04/17/2024 23:00
Spring has sprung at Spring Fest
Spring has sprung at Spring Fest
SEALY–A beautiful spring day seems to have been ordered just for the Sealy Spring Fest on April 13 at the Sealy Historical Park. The lively event, sponsored by the Sealy Area Historical Society, offered music, dances, demonstrations, games, vendors and great food. 04/17/2024 23:00
WCJC signs agreement with TWU
WCJC signs agreement with TWU
RICHMOND – Wharton County Junior College (WCJC) and Texas Woman’s University (TWU) are collaborating to aid students who wish to continue their educational career at a four-year university. 04/17/2024 23:00
Casanova gets life
Casanova gets life
COLUMBUS – Jose Feliciano Casanova, of Eagle Lake, was sentenced to life in prison in the murder of Keaton Hancock, of Columbus, on Sept. 10, 2021, in Columbus. 04/17/2024 23:00
Volunteers take on projects in 30 Texas communities during LCRA Steps Forward Day
Volunteers take on projects in 30 Texas communities during LCRA Steps Forward Day
Day of service including painting gazebo handrails in Flatonia and Schulenburg 04/17/2024 23:00
Texas Select Custom Cutlery event fills hall
Texas Select Custom Cutlery event fills hall
BELLVILLE – The largest custom knife show in Texas lived up to its name on April 6, when over 150 individual knife makers converged on the Austin County Fair Convention and Expo Center in Bellville. 04/10/2024 23:00
Seelke new WISD superintendent
Seelke new WISD superintendent
WEIMAR - Chase Seelke was officially voted in as the new superintendent of Weimar Independent School District on March 29. 04/10/2024 23:00
Beloved local physician retires
Beloved local physician retires
Dr. William McBroom will retire from practice in La Grange after close to 45 years of community service in the healthcare field primarily in Fayette and Lee counties. He has been a leader, a friend and an excellent physician. 04/10/2024 23:00
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
There is no excuse for child abuse. Statistics show that over 600,000 children a year are abused in the United States. There are over seven million children in the child welfare system, with over 15 percent of children abused in their first year of life. Girls suffer abuse more than boys. 04/10/2024 23:00
City of Columbus receives over $16 million in grants
City of Columbus receives over $16 million in grants
COLUMBUS–The Texas General Land Office came to Columbus on April 2, hefting two big grant checks in the amount of $16,829,489 to be used on needed infrastructure repairs in the city. 04/10/2024 23:00
Solar eclipse - not so much
Solar eclipse - not so much
Solar eclipse - not so much 04/10/2024 23:00
Community Connections Day in Columbus connects people and nonprofits
Community Connections Day in Columbus connects people and nonprofits
COLUMBUS–The Community Connections Day, hosted by the Colorado County Habitat for Humanity, kicked off April 6 at the Colorado County Courthouse in Columbus. This event featured nonprofits and was a chance to raise some much-needed cash and showcase the nonprofits. The courthouse circular drive was covered with booths and tables as the crowd mingled and talked and bought. A few of the Magnolia Belles made an appearance to the delight of many. 04/10/2024 23:00
Columbus Garden Club announces March winners
Columbus Garden Club announces March winners
Columbus Garden Club announces March winners 04/10/2024 23:00
Why Shakespeare?
Why Shakespeare?
FAYETTEVILLE – Arts for Rural Texas (ARTS) cultivates children’s creativity and inspires adults with the Spectrum Lecture Series. 04/10/2024 23:00
State Farm donates to Seniors Together
State Farm donates to Seniors Together
State Farm donates to Seniors Together 04/10/2024 23:00
Tri-County Realty donates to Seniors Together
Tri-County Realty donates to Seniors Together
Tri-County Realty donates to Seniors Together 04/10/2024 23:00
Bellville Farmers Market Days draws great crowd
Bellville Farmers Market Days draws great crowd
Bellville Farmers Market Days draws great crowd 04/10/2024 23:00
Schulenburg Sausage Fest
Schulenburg Sausage Fest
SCHULENBURG – The Schulenburg Sausage Fest, held April 6 in Schulenburg had everyone from everywhere coming into town to catch up on the latest and watch some great competitions. 04/10/2024 23:00
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