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A Matter of Balance series slated for February in Schulenburg
A Matter of Balance series slated for February in Schulenburg
SCHULENBURG – The “A Matter of Balance” (AMoB) series; which is being co-partnered by the Schulenburg Public Library, Fayette County Committee on Aging, and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Fayette County, will be conducted starting Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. 12/27/2023 23:00
FC Drug Interdication Investigator locates over $199K in hidden in tire
FC Drug Interdication Investigator locates over $199K in hidden in tire
Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported Drug Interdiction Investigator David Smith conducted a traffic stop Dec. 19 on Interstate 10 westbound at the 662 mile marker on a 2023 white Chevrolet Silverado 2500 pickup for traffic violations. 12/27/2023 23:00
LCRA awards almost a million dollars in grants
LCRA awards almost a million dollars in grants
AUSTIN – The Lower Colorado River Authority has awarded more than $995,000 in Community Devel opment Partnership Program grants for a wide range of projects across LCRA’s wholesale electric, water and transmission service areas. 12/27/2023 23:00
CEF awards classroom grants
CEF awards classroom grants
COLUMBUS – Betsy Castro and Lyndsay Schobel, teachers at Columbus High School, were recognized by the Columbus Education Foundation with Classroom Grants for special projects to expand the learning experience of their students. 12/27/2023 23:00
ELIS names Students of the Month
ELIS names Students of the Month
ELIS names Students of the Month 12/27/2023 23:00
ELPD puts bite on crime
ELPD puts bite on crime
ELPD puts bite on crime 12/27/2023 23:00
Ballot by Mail voters must reapply
Ballot by Mail voters must reapply
Ballot by Mail Applications ex - pires at the end of every year. You must reapply yearly. We ask that you get this step completed ASAP, so we don't have any issues re - ceiving your voted ballot back in a timely manner. 12/27/2023 23:00
BANNER BRIEFS
BANNER BRIEFS
12/27/2023 23:00
Be aware
Be aware
Be aware of your surroundings at all times. Criminals go on their shopping spree in your vehicles as you Christmas shop. Also, go with a companion when all pos - 12/20/2023 23:00
BANNER BRIEFS
BANNER BRIEFS
WEIMAR - The Weimar Rotary Club is seeking donations for their "Share the Warmth" campaign to help keep the residents of Weimar keep warm this winter. If you would like to donate, you can drop off new portable heaters and/or new blankets (both must be in original packaging) at Fayette Savings Bank, and Hill Bank and Trust Co. in Weimar. Monetary donations are accepted at Fayette Savings Bank in Weimar. Items will be distributed at the monthly Weimar FFA We C.A.N. Food Bank. 12/20/2023 23:00
Bellville Brahmas still winners
Bellville Brahmas still winners
Bellville Brahmas still winners 12/20/2023 23:00
RT-C crowns queen and beau
RT-C crowns queen and beau
RT-C crowns queen and beau 12/20/2023 23:00
Illegal alien arrested for murder of 16-year-old cheerleader
Illegal alien arrested for murder of 16-year-old cheerleader
EDNA – A mother’s worst fears were realized when her daughter was found stabbed to death lying in a bathtub on Dec. 5 in their Edna home. The victim, Lizbeth Medina, was an Edna High School cheerleader. Her mother made the discovery. 12/20/2023 23:00
Officer Keith Llanes receives Lifesaving Award
Officer Keith Llanes receives Lifesaving Award
Officer Keith Llanes receives Lifesaving Award 12/20/2023 23:00
Sealy PD working jugging cases
Sealy PD working jugging cases
SEALY – The Sealy Police Department wants everyone to be aware of their surroundings at all times. Recently, three burglary of motor vehicle cases have happened on Overcreek Way. in Sealy. 12/20/2023 23:00
Weimar celebrates 150 years young
Weimar celebrates 150 years young
WEIMAR - It is easy to look back in history and be amazed at how far Wei- 12/20/2023 23:00
IDM Program
IDM Program
BELLVILLE - The Austin County Sheriff's Office has been awarded funds through the Texas Department of Transportation’s Impaired Driving Mobilization (IDM) Program. This will allow the sheriff's office to provide increased patrols within portions of unincorporated Austin County, over the holidays. 12/20/2023 23:00
Garwood man arrested for narcotic business
Garwood man arrested for narcotic business
GARWOOD – Members of the Austin County Regional Special Response Team (SRT) executed a search warrant and an arrest warrant in Colorado County on Dec. 7. 12/20/2023 23:00
Money laundering couple arrested
Money laundering couple arrested
Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reports that on the morning of Dec. 14 around 9:20 a.m., Drug Interdiction Investigator David Smith conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 10 at the 663 Mile Marker on a 2015 white Jeep Cherokee SUV for a traffic violation. Upon contact with the driver, several criminal indicators were observed. Smith was given consent to search the vehicle, which was occupied by a male, his wife, and their juvenile son. 12/20/2023 23:00
ISB donates to Deputy Santa
ISB donates to Deputy Santa
ISB donates to Deputy Santa 12/20/2023 23:00
Kids and cops shop together
Kids and cops shop together
Kids and cops shop together 12/20/2023 23:00
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