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Gas leak forces evacuation
Gas leak forces evacuation
03/13/2024 23:00
The Postscript
The Postscript
“Rod Stewart Hair” 03/13/2024 23:00
The Kate Ward
The Kate Ward
Steamboat Launched. The new steamboat built for Messrs Ward & Co. of Matagorda and intended for the navigation of the Colorado above the raft, was launched on the 21st ULT. She has been christened the Kate Ward. She is 110 feet keel, 24 feet beam, and is calculated to carry 600 bales of cotton in three feet of water; her present draft is only 5 inches. 03/13/2024 23:00
SNICKERS – The Perfect Candy Bar and a Good Horse
SNICKERS – The Perfect Candy Bar and a Good Horse
Blessed with a sweet tooth since childhood, I have a fondness for Snickers candy bars. A Snickers bar was always the ideal treat to pack along on various adventures. 03/13/2024 23:00
Life sentence for habitual offender
Life sentence for habitual offender
BELLVILLE – An Austin County Jury found Darryl Glenn Phillips, 62, guilty of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon before District Judge Jeff Steinhauser on March 7, 2024. 03/13/2024 23:00
WC receives Dealership Dealer of the Year
WC receives Dealership Dealer of the Year
BRENHAM–WC Tractor, family- owned and operated since 1939, has been named the 2024 National Dealership of the Year (Rural Lifestyle Dealer 2024) for the tractor industry. 03/13/2024 23:00
Lindemann wins the gold star in bid for sheriff
Lindemann wins the gold star in bid for sheriff
In a closely watched race, the Colorado County Sheriff’s position was won by Justin Lindemann. 03/13/2024 23:00
Nothing but muscle at the Classic Car Stampede
Nothing but muscle at the Classic Car Stampede
BELLVILLE–Over 350 cars cruised into downtown Bellville on March 9, and it was a candy store for car enthusiasts during the Classic Car Stampede. It was muscle, muscle, and more muscle as throngs of crowds salivated over the raw power and beauty of cars from days gone by. 03/13/2024 23:00
Richard Whitten named Weimar City Manager
Richard Whitten named Weimar City Manager
WEIMAR – Richard C. Whitten III, 59, was unanimously voted in as the new city manager of Weimar during a regularly scheduled city council meeting on March 4 in Weimar. 03/13/2024 23:00
BANNER MARKETS
BANNER MARKETS
Cattle on hand: 996 Packer Cows: Higher dressing cutter cows, 1.00-1.20; fatter utility cows, .91-.98; lower dressing thin cows, .75-.90 Packer bulls: Heavyweight bulls, 1.10-1.18; lower dressing bulls, 1.20-1.38 Steers: 200-300 lbs., 2.70-3.95; 03/06/2024 23:00
BANNER BRIEFS
BANNER BRIEFS
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LCRA ag customers will go without water
LCRA ag customers will go without water
AUSTIN – As the region con - 03/06/2024 23:00
National Consumer Protection Week
National Consumer Protection Week
LA GRANGE – Fayette Electric Cooperative is joining Utilities United Against Scams (UUAS) in supporting the Federal Trade Com mission's (FTC's) annual National Consumer Protection Week, March 3 through March 9, along with more than 100 federal, state, and local agencies; consumer groups; and national advocacy organizations. Utility impostor scammers pretend to represent electric, natural gas, water, and sewer utilities to steal customers' money and personal information. They approach customers through various methods, including texts, phone calls, in-person visits, and emails. Scammers often demand payment and threaten service disconnection, claiming a customer is past due on their utility bill. 03/06/2024 23:00
Commissioner's court proclaims April as Autism Awareness Month
Commissioner's court proclaims April as Autism Awareness Month
COLUMBUS – During the regular session of the Colorado County Commissioner’s Court on Feb. 26 in Columbus, Judge Ty Prause read aloud and presented a proclamation to Destiny Siptak, the executive director of the Turtle Wing Foundation in recognition of April as Autism Awareness Month. 03/06/2024 23:00
Colorado County 4-Hers compete at HLS&R Dairy Judging Contest
Colorado County 4-Hers compete at HLS&R Dairy Judging Contest
HOUSTON – The Colorado County 4-H Dairy Judging team brought home some ribbons and proud smiles on Feb. 27 during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in Houston. 03/06/2024 23:00
Cappleman speaker at Noon Lions
Cappleman speaker at Noon Lions
EAGLE LAKE – Apple Ace Lumber owner Bret Cappleman was the guest speaker at the Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club meeting held Feb. 29. 03/06/2024 23:00
Friends of Nesbitt Memorial Library donate funds
Friends of Nesbitt Memorial Library donate funds
Friends of Nesbitt Memorial Library donate funds 03/06/2024 23:00
Columbus Rotary holds pancake supper
Columbus Rotary holds pancake supper
The Columbus Rotary hosted a pancake supper at Columbus High School on Feb 28. Lots of people turned out to have breakfast for din- ner, with a plate of fluffy pancakes, scrambled eggs and sausage that was provided by Kyser's Market, as well as to participate in an auction of desserts, from cookies and tall cakes to muffins and brownies, all to raise money for scholarships for Columbus High School seniors. Helping serve the meals include, from left, Meagan Ruether, Hannah Kunschick with the FFA and Karina Rubio with National Honor Society. 03/06/2024 23:00
Credit for Life event at Rice High
Credit for Life event at Rice High
ALTAIR – Credit for Life Fairs help students learn real-life budgeting and money management skills after graduation. 03/06/2024 23:00
Seasons of Colorado County
Seasons of Colorado County
For more than 200 years, people have called Colorado County home. From its towering live oaks, fertile soil, shaded banks of the twisting Colorado River, and abundant wildlife, the draw to the area by early settlers is easy to understand. 03/06/2024 23:00
Plan for a sober driver this St. Patrick's Day
Plan for a sober driver this St. Patrick's Day
Remember: Buzzed driving is drunk driving 03/06/2024 23:00
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