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Narcotics investigation leads to arrest of local man

Narcotics investigation leads to arrest of local man

BELLVILLE – The Austin County Regional Special Response Team (SRT) executed search warrants and an arrest warrant at a property located in the 4000 block of Coshatte Road, in Bellville on Nov. 29. These warrants were the result of an ongoing narcotics investigation led by the Westside Narcotics Task Force (HIDTA). 12/13/2023 23:00

Child sexual assault suspected arrested

Child sexual assault suspected arrested

HEMPSTEAD – Fausto Romero-Lomeli, 37, was indicted by an Austin County Grand Jury for Continuous Sexual Assault of a Child on Nov. 15. An Austin County deputy currently assigned to the US Marshals Gulf Coast Violent Offender and Fugitive Task Force was given the task of locating and arresting Romero-Lomeli. 12/13/2023 23:00

How to secure your child’s future

How to secure your child’s future

SCHULENBURG – Every parent wants the best for their child’s future, and one of the best ways to make sure your child will have a bright future is to be sure that you are correctly using the right car seat for your child and that the seat is correctly installed in your vehicle every time. The problem is that keeping them safe in vehicles isn’t as easy as it might appear. 12/13/2023 23:00

Christmas Eve Creamy Crockpot Hot Chocolate

Christmas Eve Creamy Crockpot Hot Chocolate

In Texas, the wintery chill of the night or early morning is short. 12/13/2023 23:00

Fayette County receives Community Impact grant

Fayette County receives Community Impact grant

Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek says that CIT Investigator Jeremy Castleberry applied for and received a grant through the Fayette Community Foundation and the Red Door Fund for Mental Health. 12/13/2023 23:00

Silver Drivers Safe Texans program

Silver Drivers Safe Texans program

Silver Drivers Safe Texans aim to reduce traffic fatalities and se vere injuries among pedestrian and bicyclists Silver Drivers Safe Texans are encouraging the public to be safe road users in order to reduce the death rates in Texas. They are also encouraging drivers to be on the lookout for pedestrians and bicyclists to help reduce traffic deaths. 12/13/2023 23:00

Wildlife Tax Valuation class

Wildlife Tax Valuation class

WEIMAR – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in Austin and Colorado counties is partnering with Texas Parks and Wildlife to host a Feathers, Furs, and Farming program on Saturday, Dec. 15. The focus of this program will center around Wildlife Tax Valuation. Two general CEUs will be offered for TDA Pesticide Applicators. 12/13/2023 23:00

BANNER MARKETS

Ca ttle on hand: 1,645 Packer Cows: Higher dressing cutter cows, .83-1.02; fatter util - 12/13/2023 23:00

BANNER BRIEFS

12/13/2023 23:00

Looks a lot like Christmas!

Looks a lot like Christmas!

In many parts of the U.S., the Christmas season kicks off the day after Thanksgiving. 12/06/2023 23:00

Schulenburg celebrates 150-year birthday

Schulenburg celebrates 150-year birthday

SCHULENBURG – It seems like it was only yesterday that Schulenburg was born. How the years fly by and the town has crept past its infancy and its teen years. Many people enjoyed its resources for livelihood and fun. Who can forget the Upstairs at the Downstairs, Wolter’s Park and the train whistle from the train tracks that started it all. 12/06/2023 23:00

Ground blessing for Habitats 30th home

Ground blessing for Habitats 30th home

ALLEYTON – A ground blessing will take place Saturday, Dec. 9 at 9 a.m. at 352 Canal St. in Alleyton. 12/06/2023 23:00

Narcotics investigation leads to arrest of local man

Narcotics investigation leads to arrest of local man

BELLVILLE – The Austin County Regional Special Response Team (SRT) executed search warrants and an arrest warrant Nov. 29 at a property located in the 4000 block of Coshatte Road in Bellville. These warrants were the result of an ongoing narcotics investigation led by the Westside Narcotics Task Force (HIDTA). 12/06/2023 23:00

Advent-Christmas Concert in Weimar

Advent-Christmas Concert in Weimar

WEIMAR – Kist By Grace, a Christian Praise and Worship band based in Orchard, will be performing an Advent-Christmas Concert Saturday, Dec. 9, beginning at 4 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church at 615 South Eagle in Weimar. 12/06/2023 23:00

BANNER COURTS

Court Filings Divorces Filed 12/06/2023 23:00

NEW ARRIVAL

Alondra Mendoza and Brittney Klump of Columbus announce the birth of their son, Angel Vavier Mendoza, born Nov. 16 at 12:11 p.m. at Columbus Community Hospital in Columbus. 12/06/2023 23:00

Operation Christmas Child … Faith Academy Bellville

Operation Christmas Child … Faith Academy Bellville

12/06/2023 23:00

Sealy PD promotes two officers

Sealy PD promotes two officers

SEALY - Officer Russell Grimes was promoted to detective/ sergeant over the CID Unit. 12/06/2023 23:00

Columbus Chamber gives thanks

Columbus Chamber gives thanks

Dear Columbus Community, Awesome! Beautiful! Magical! 12/06/2023 23:00

CVFD award Firefighters of the Year

CVFD award Firefighters of the Year

COLUMBUS – The Columbus Volunteer Fire Department had a tie for the 2023 Firefighter of the Year award. 12/06/2023 23:00

BANNER MARKETS

Ca ttle on hand: 1,875 Packer Cows: Higher dressing cutter cows, .88-1.06; fatter util - 12/06/2023 23:00