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Two Colorado County residents arrested for controlled substance
Members of the Austin County Regional Special Response Team (SRT) along with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Region 2 SRT nn Nov. 14, at approx. 5 a.m. executed arrest and search warrants at two separate residences in Colorado County.
11/15/2023 23:00
Tri-county area rebuffs State Prop 13
Proposition 13 was the only state proposition out of 14 propositions that Austin, Colorado and Fayette counties voted against. State Proposition 13 would have allowed judges to mandatorily retire at 79 instead of 75 and would have increased the minimum retirement age for judges from 70 to 75.
11/15/2023 23:00
Become Part of the Legacy
Students can apply for an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C
11/15/2023 23:00
Austin County Pecan Show to feature Dr. Monte Nesbitt
BELLVILLE – The Horticulture Committee of Austin County will host its Annual Pecan Show on Thursday, Nov. 30 at the Texas A&M AgriLife Ex- tension Office located at 800 E.
11/15/2023 23:00
“A Perfect Cup”
It's important to have a good coffee cup.
11/15/2023 23:00
Ease Stress, Anxiety, & Depression with a Vitamin
Stress, anxiety, and depression appear to be epidemic in our modern culture. Recent studies reveal that nearly 1 in 4 Americans are currently taking prescription mental health medication. Reasons for this increased societal anxiety may be difficult to determine. Many blame demonic social media, poor nutrition, and pathetic sleep habits. Some believe the lowered stigma regarding mental health issues may play a role. Include with this a toxic political climate, frightening current events, and the state of world affairs. I would also add an increasing lack of genuine spiritual connection, declining faith in God and subsequent shrinking church attendance as factors. As our once stable societal foundation is shaken in this country, many find them selves stressed, anxious, and depressed. While simple answers to hard problems are difficult to some by, here is something that might offer significant help vi tamin B12. Medical research has shown that B12 can be effective in treating anxiety and depression in humans.
11/15/2023 23:00
Private Applicator Training for 2024
BELLVILLE - If you plan on using a state-limited use or state-restricted use pesticide, such as Grazon P+D, 2 4-D, Weedmas - ter, etc., and need a license, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Austin County will be hosting several Private Applica - tor Training classes during 2024 at the Austin County Extension Office, 800 E Wendt St. in Bell - ville. Books and study materials for the course may be purchased ahead of time at the Extension Of - fice for $50.00. A registration fee of $10.00 will be charged for the training. The registration fee will include the training and addition- al study materials. Payments need to be made by check or cash (exact change please). The training will begin at 1 p.m. and conclude at about 5 p.m., available on Fridays, Jan. 26, May 10, Aug. 2 and Nov. 1, 2024. The Texas Department of Agri -
11/15/2023 23:00
Columbus Community Hospital earns Level I Neonatal Care Designation
COLUMBUS - Columbus Community Hospital has earned a Level I Neonatal Facility des - ignation from the Texas Depart - ment of State Health Services.
11/15/2023 23:00
Stockton Emshoff Grand Champion at State Fair
11/08/2023 23:00
Austin County fugitive arrested in California
FUGITIVE ROMERO ROBINSON
11/08/2023 23:00
Bellville celebrates 175 years Texas style
BELLVILLE – Where else can you buy fresh veggies, wine and hear gunshots ring out in downtown Bellville? In most Texas towns, this is a Saturday occurrence. However, this year, it came with a jailbreak Nov. 4.
11/08/2023 23:00
CEF received $25,000
11/08/2023 23:00
Praha holds 61st All Veterans Day
PRAHA – The 61st Anniversary All Veterans Day event was held on Nov. 5 at the Praha Cemetery in Praha. It honored all veterans of all eras and commemorated 78 years of the end of WWII.
11/08/2023 23:00
Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association opens registration
BRENHAM – The Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association (BMGA) announces that registration is open for its 2024 Mas- ter Gardener Certification Train ing Class to be held in Brenham. The class is open to participants from Austin, Colorado, Fayette, and Washington counties, and will provide 50-plus hours of gar dening education from experts in various fields of horticulture.
11/08/2023 23:00
Fayette County Narcotics K-9 Unit Seizes 23 Kilos of Cocaine
Sheriff Keith Korenek reports that on Oc.t. 31, the Fayette Coun- ty Sheriff's Office Narcotics Ca nine Unit, Sgt. Randy Thumann and K9 partner Kolt, stopped an 18-wheeler pulling a flatbed trail er 10 at the 658 mile marker at approximately 12:45 p.m. for a traffic violation.
11/08/2023 23:00
A November Story – The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald
My wife and I have three intrepid children, grown now, one son and two daughters. Between school and jobs and the adventures of youth, they have traveled this country and the world. From Haiti to Sri Lanka, Scotland to Spain, Mongolia to Alaska and the nether regions of the far north, they have seen the world.
11/08/2023 23:00
“Dietary Choices”
I just spent a wonderful long weekend with my sister and her son, Beau, 'up north' at my parents' cabin.
11/08/2023 23:00
FC 4-H compete in Texas A&M Aggiefest Livestock Judging Contest
COLLEGE STATION – Fayette County 4-H members competed in the Texas A&M Aggiefest Livestock Judging Contest on Oct. 21.
11/01/2023 23:00
Wallis Arts and Crafts Show
Wallis Arts and Crafts Show
11/01/2023 23:00
Columbus Garden Club invites public to Fall Flower Show
COLUMBUS – Columbus Garden Club will be having a flower show Wednesday, Nov. 8 at the Nesbitt Library at Washington Street and Bowie Street in Columbus. The show will be open and free to the public between noon and 3 p.m. Come by and see just how creative and talented these garden club ladies are as they show entries in Horticulture and entries in Design. The theme of this year’s show is Let’s Celebrate.
11/01/2023 23:00
San Felipe de Austin celebrates bicentennial
SAN FELIPE – The historic site of San Felipe, just outside of Sealy, will celebrate its bicentennial of its founding on Saturday, Nov. 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The site is located at 220 3rd St., San Felipe, TX 77473.
11/01/2023 23:00
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