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Phone scam attempts reported
Phone scam attempts reported
BASTROP - Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative members have reported a recent increase in attempted phone scams. The fraudulent callers typically tell members their power will be disconnected unless they make an immediate payment over the phone. 05/22/2024 23:00
Magnolia Days never gets historic
Magnolia Days never gets historic
COLUMBUS–History comes alive, and it seems like only yesterday that the Magnolia Days Festival was filled with fun, games and entertainment for the whole family. From its inception in the good old days to last week, the Magnolia Days Festival keeps feeding the soul and reliving yesteryear as if it were today. 05/22/2024 23:00
Kentucky Derby has photo-finish
Kentucky Derby has photo-finish
SEALY – The saying may be “The most exciting two minutes in sports” at the Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs, but the time at the Kentucky Derby Banquet May 17 at the American Legion Hall in Sealy and hosted by the Greater Sealy Chamber of Commerce lasted hours with fun at every turn. 05/22/2024 23:00
Bluff Schuetzenfest hits bullseye
Bluff Schuetzenfest hits bullseye
LA GRANGE–Between the 1870s and 1920s, the Bluff Schuetzenverein invited people from all across Texas to participate in marksmanship contests. The bluff overlooking La Grange and the site of Kreische Brewery was also during the Bluff Schetzenfest, the site of holiday celebrations, picnics, games and German folk music. 05/22/2024 23:00
It’s raining ducks and everythings quackers!
It’s raining ducks and everythings quackers!
It’s raining ducks and everythings quackers! 05/22/2024 23:00
Real estate forum scheduled
Real estate forum scheduled
WEIMAR – Real estate questions? Information on real estate as it pertains to home ownership, investments, or tax advantages will be discussed at the Friends of the Weimar Public Library real estate informational program on Friday, May 17 at 10 a.m. at the Weimar Library. 05/15/2024 23:00
Lost toddler scam
Lost toddler scam
Bellville Police Chief Jason Smalley advised his department is being used in conjunction with photos of toddlers who appear in photos in diapers with cuts and abrasions on Facebook. 05/15/2024 23:00
Can You Clobber Cancer with Citrus?
Can You Clobber Cancer with Citrus?
With good health and happiness on my mind today, I am compelled to write this column. In the habit of scouring cyberspace for beneficial ideas and practical medical research, I recently stumbled upon something that is good to know. I have determined to apply this in my own life immediately. Perhaps you might consider doing the same. It should be emphasized however that before you take medical or nutritional advice from a coffee-drinking typewriter nerd, it might be best to consult your own personal physician. But, with that being said, consider the following… In May of 2020, a research study was published by the National Institute for Health. This study presented evidence showing that citrus peelings exhibit anti-carcinogenic effects. Flavonoid compounds found in citrus peels have anti-cancer potential, affecting cellular processes including cell proliferation, cell cycle regulation, apoptosis, metastasis, and angiogenesis. This is big news! Apparently, if you can ingest the good stuff in citrus peels (from oranges, lemons, grapefruit, etc.) you can help your body prevent and fight cancer. 05/15/2024 23:00
“Footprints of Fayette” Sky-Hi in La Grange
“Footprints of Fayette” Sky-Hi in La Grange
America’s infatuation with drive-in theaters began in 1933 with the first known theater established in New Jersey. Popularity would continue to grow with the opening of the Drive-In Short Reel Theatre in Galveston on July 5, 1934, showing cartoons and short reels would be all the rage. America’s entry into WWII would soon slow the growth of drive-in theaters but the return of GIs from the war would rekindle the spark for entertainment away from the traditional movie theatre. The Baby Boomer generation would have a significant impact on the construction of drive-in theaters reaching its peak in the middle 1950s, with the erection of some 4000 driveins nationwide the following announcement appeared in the June 4, 1948 edition of the Fayette County Record: Drive-In Theatre Started Near Port C.H. Branson of Odessa started work Wednesday on the erection of a drive-in theatre near the La Grange Airport. 05/15/2024 23:00
The Postscript
The Postscript
“Making Pickles” 05/15/2024 23:00
Bellville man arrested after car chase
Bellville man arrested after car chase
SEALY– Recently, Sealy Police Department attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic viola -tion on Highway 36 in Sealy. 05/15/2024 23:00
Fleeing felon causes lockdowns
Fleeing felon causes lockdowns
COLUMBUS – Michael White, 23, of Wharton fled the Colorado County Courthouse in Columbus on May 10 when bailiffs at the courthouse attempted to arrest White for an outstanding warrant. 05/15/2024 23:00
Row crop tours scheduled for June 20
Row crop tours scheduled for June 20
The Colorado County Row Crop Committee and the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Of - 05/15/2024 23:00
AC Jail division complete defensive tactics course
AC Jail division complete defensive tactics course
BELLVILLE – National Cor- 05/15/2024 23:00
CVFD holds Firefighter Memorial Service
CVFD holds Firefighter Memorial Service
CVFD holds Firefighter Memorial Service 05/15/2024 23:00
Schramm benefit brings community together
Schramm benefit brings community together
MENTZ–The Bernardo Volunteer Fire Department, St. Roch’s Catholic Church, and the Bernardo community came together on May 11 on the grounds of St. Roch’s Catholic Church in Mentz to help raise money for Blake Schramm’s family. The Schramm family was involved with BVFD and members of St. Roch. 05/15/2024 23:00
Magnolia Days Festival features history and fun
Magnolia Days Festival features history and fun
05/15/2024 23:00
Firetruck push-in dates back to 1800s
Firetruck push-in dates back to 1800s
COLUMBUS – In a regular display of tradition, the Columbus Volunteer Fire Department pushed its newest firefighting apparatus into its bay at the CVFD fire station on May 13. This is a practice that firefighters follow with every new truck, sparking curiosity as to why they don’t just back it in, considering it does, hopefully, have an engine. 05/15/2024 23:00
Walls new chief deputy
Walls new chief deputy
Walls new chief deputy 05/15/2024 23:00
Weimar Gedenke! wunderbar
Weimar Gedenke! wunderbar
WEIMAR - Two days filled with wonderful fun and entertainment, Gedenke in Weimar kicked off on May 10 and didn’t stop until the late night of May 11. Downtown Weimar was packed with good times. 05/15/2024 23:00
BANNER BRIEFS
BANNER BRIEFS
05/08/2024 23:00
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