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“Climbing The Stairs”
“Climbing The Stairs”
“Climbing The Stairs” 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
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
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
Schulenburg Festival coming in August
Schulenburg Festival coming in August
SCHULENBURG – When the calendar turns to July, the whole town of Schulenburg starts gearing up for the annual Schulenburg Festival, also known as the “National Party of Texas”. 07/24/2024 04:00
Rock Around the Stock!
Rock Around the Stock!
BELLVILLE–The 2024 Austin County Fair’s Annual Shrimp Boil theme is Rock Around the Stock! It kicked off the fundraiser on July 19 at the fairgrounds in Bellville. 07/24/2024 04:00
Wallis holds Brandt 1910 anniversary celebration
Wallis holds Brandt 1910 anniversary celebration
WALLIS – The Wallis Economic Development Corporation held its first anniversary celebration with a free con- cert and festivities to highlight the first anniversary of the Brandt 1910 restoration turned Sophisticated Event Venue and Marini’s Empanada Kitchen on July 19 in Wallis. 07/24/2024 04:00
Austin County Peace Officers Association frying it up hot
Austin County Peace Officers
Association frying it up hot 07/24/2024 04:00
Colorado County Fair Queen contestants announced
Colorado County Fair Queen contestants announced
COLUMBUS – Fair season is ramping up and the Colorado County Fair has announced its fair queen contestants. The 2024 Queen Pageant is slated for Saturday, Sept. 7, at 7 p.m. at the fairgrounds, where the queen will be announced. 07/24/2024 04:00
BANNER MARKETS
BANNER MARKETS
Cattle on hand: 746 Packer Cows: Higher dressing cutter cows, 1.32-1.54; fatter utility cows, 1.21-1.31; lower dressing thin cows, .94-1.17 Packer bulls: Heavyweight bulls, 1.55-1.72; lower dressing bulls, 1.30-1.45 Steers: 200-300 lbs., 3.00-4.15; 07/17/2024 23:00
BANNER BRIEFS
BANNER BRIEFS
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. 07/17/2024 23:00
Fall horticulture seminar set
Fall horticulture seminar set
SEALY – The Horticulture Committee of Austin County and the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Austin County will be hosting a Fall Horticulture Seminar on Friday, Aug. 07/17/2024 23:00
Santa returns to Columbus for summer vacation stop
Santa returns to Columbus for summer vacation stop
NORTH POLE - In a news conference held last week at the North Pole, Santa Claus announced the stops on his 2024 vacation tour, and Columbus has been selected as the final stop for the third year in a row. 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
Remember When?
Remember When?
Remember When? 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
BANNER COURTS
BANNER COURTS
Court Filings Divorces Filed 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
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
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
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
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