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Town hall meeting well attended
Town hall meeting well attended
COLUMBUS–Candidates and a crowd that filled the meeting room of the Nesbitt Memorial Library in Columbus came together April 17 to get to know each other better as the election for school board trustees and two major propositions are up for vote on May 4 in Colorado County. 04/24/2024 23:00
Auto thefts continue in area
Auto thefts continue in area
NEW ULM – Vehicles were stolen from residences in New Ulm on April 15 and 20. 04/24/2024 23:00
Guilty verdict handed down to Charles Tillman Jr.
Guilty verdict handed down to Charles Tillman Jr.
LA GRANGE – Charles Lee Tillman Jr. was found guilty of the murder of David Harrison Jr, 40, of La Grange, on April 18 by a Fayette County Jury. 04/24/2024 23:00
Stanzel Museum celebrates high-flying 25th anniversary
Stanzel Museum celebrates high-flying 25th anniversary
SCHULENBURG – The Stanzel Museum in Schulenburg celebrated its 25th anniversary in high-flying style on April 20, at the Stanzel Museum in Schulenburg. 04/24/2024 23:00
High school coach arrested for trafficking narcotics
High school coach arrested for trafficking narcotics
EL CAMPO – Members of the Westside Narcotics Task Force (HIDTA) executed an arrest warrant on April 16, in Wharton County. 04/24/2024 23:00
Sales Tax Holiday begins for Emergency Supplies as severe weather season heats up
Sales Tax Holiday begins for Emergency Supplies as severe weather season heats up
AUSTIN – As we enter severe weather season, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds Texans they can purchase certain items tax free during the state’s sales tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies, which begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 29. 04/24/2024 23:00
Cat Spring VFD holds annual fundraiser
Cat Spring VFD holds annual fundraiser
Cat Spring VFD holds annual fundraiser 04/24/2024 23:00
FC Sheriff's Posse Rodeo wet and wild
FC Sheriff's Posse Rodeo wet and wild
LA GRANGE – The thunder rolled and the rain came on April 20 at the Fayette County Sheriff’s Posse rodeo arena near La Grange. 04/24/2024 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
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
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
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
Tri-County elections up for May 4
Tri-County elections up for May 4
AUSTIN COUNTY Bellville ISD 04/17/2024 23:00
Weimar PD replaces patch
Weimar PD replaces patch
Weimar PD replaces patch 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
BANNER BRIEFS
BANNER BRIEFS
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
Pecan Field Day slated
Pecan Field Day slated
WEIMAR – The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Offic es of Colorado and Fayette counties announce the 2024 Colorado/ Fayette Pecan Field Day. The event will be held on Thursday, April 25, at the Daniel Paul Wick Pecan Orchard located at CR 200 and Wick Lane in Weimar. 04/17/2024 23:00
BANNER MARKETS
BANNER MARKETS
Cattle on hand: 734 Packer Cows: Higher dressing cutter cows, 1.25-1.40; fatter utility cows, 1.15-1.23; lower dressing thin cows, .90-1.11 Packer bulls: Heavyweight bulls, 1.15-1.29; lower dressing bulls, 1.34-1.56 Steers: 200-300 lbs., 3.10-3.90; 04/17/2024 23:00
Controlling Invasive Species
Controlling Invasive Species
INDUSTRY - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Services in Austin and Colorado counties are partnering with Texas Parks and Wildlife to host a Feathers, Furs, and Farming program on Friday, May 3. The focus of this program will center around Invasive Species, including Feral Hog Control methods, Updates on the Kaput Hog Bait, Fire Ant and leaf Cutter Ant Control, and Invasive plants. Three TDA CEUs (2 IPM, 1 General) will be offered for TDA Pesticide Applicators. 04/17/2024 23:00
Colorado County sets Town Hall meeting for upcoming voting
Colorado County sets Town Hall meeting for upcoming voting
COLUMBUS – COLUMBUS – To all the concerned citizens of Colorado County, there will be a town hall meeting on tonight (Thursday, April 18), from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Nesbitt Memorial Library at 529 Washington St. in Columbus. 04/17/2024 23:00
South Tx Ag Symposium set for April 30
South Tx Ag Symposium set for April 30
WEIMAR – The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office of Colorado County announce an upcoming program offering. The 2024 South Texas Agriculture Symposium will be held on Tuesday, April 30, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The event is hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension South Texas-Based Specialists. 04/17/2024 23:00
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