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“Our Devices” 10/18/2023 23:00
Hunter safety education course offered
Hunter safety education course offered
LA GRANGE - A hunter safety education course will be held on Saturday, Oct. 21, by Bob- by Eichler of La Grange. 10/18/2023 23:00
SAVANNAH BANANAS – Baseball Circus Fun
SAVANNAH BANANAS – Baseball Circus Fun
10/18/2023 23:00
Frank Sugarek Murder
Frank Sugarek Murder
The following story was taken from the book Dubina, A Place of Freedom and Hope by Ed and Margie Janecka. 10/18/2023 23:00
20th Annual Live Oaks and Dead Folks Cemetery Tour
20th Annual Live Oaks and Dead Folks Cemetery Tour
COLUMBUS - The 20th Annual Live Oaks and Dead Folks Cemetery Tour will take place at the Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery at 1518 Montezuma St. in Columbus on Saturday, Nov. 4 beginning at 5:30 p.m. 10/18/2023 23:00
Weimar puppy mill raided
Weimar puppy mill raided
WEIMAR - Forty-four dogs were rescued by the Weimar Police and the Houston SPCA Investigators Unit on Oct. 11 on property off County Road 202 in Weimar. 10/18/2023 23:00
The Columbus 1968
The Columbus 1968
The Columbus 1968 10/11/2023 23:00
Turtle Wing begins 13th year
Turtle Wing begins 13th year
Turtle Wing Foundations 12th year comes to a close. With the mission of "helping individuals with learning challenges in rural areas achieve their full potential by providing access to a shared network of emotional, educational, and therapeutic resources", the year has been one of true growth. From additional programs and providers, to serving more families, the foundation has worked every day to make sure that no family goes unassisted. 10/11/2023 23:00
Vehicle thefts continue in FC
Vehicle thefts continue in FC
Hit by a number of vehicle thefts for as many months, the Fayette County Sheriff's Office reported that there were stolen vehicles in the La Grange area Monday in the early hours of Oct. 2. A firearm was also stolen from a vehicle. The rash of vehicle thefts continues as the sheriff's office and local police departments grapple with these hit-and-run thefts. 10/11/2023 23:00
2023 Austin County Fair Queen and Court announced
2023 Austin County Fair Queen and Court announced
2023 Austin County Fair Queen and Court announced 10/11/2023 23:00
Austin County Jail cleared in inmates death
Austin County Jail cleared in inmates death
BELLVILLE – In an ongoing investigation and grand jury deliberation on Sept. 27, the Austin County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division has been given a no-bill on the death of Inmate Quincy Williams. 10/11/2023 23:00
Bluebonnet awards $63,000 to fire departments
Bluebonnet awards $63,000 to fire departments
BASTROP – Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative's Board of Directors unanimously voted to award $1,000 grants to all 63 fire departments that protect and serve communities in the cooperative's 14-county service area. These grants are in recognition of the outstanding job the departments have done this summer. 10/11/2023 23:00
Sedlock promoted to First National Bank president
Sedlock promoted to First National Bank president
EAGLE LAKE – The First National Bank of Eagle Lake has announced the promotion of Leslie Sedlock to the position of president. 10/11/2023 23:00
Future Voter and I Voted Sticker winners
Future Voter and I Voted Sticker winners
BELLVILLE – Austin County Tax Assessor and Election Official Kim Ring announced the winners of the first Future Voter and I Voted sticker contest. 10/11/2023 23:00
Area hospital closes doors
Area hospital closes doors
LA GRANGE – After a last gasp for breath, St. Mark’s Hospital in La Grange will close its doors on Oct. 12. All hospital services and those services in the medical office building will be suspended at that time. 10/11/2023 23:00
CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS
CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS
UIL 2A DISTRICT 28 MEET SHINER – Here are the rssults from the UIL 2A Region 4, District 28 meet Oct. 9 at Green Dixon Park in Shiner. 10/11/2023 23:00
Alley running for Colorado County Sheriff
Alley running for Colorado County Sheriff
My name is Lawanda “Wendy” Alley and I am currently running for Sheriff of Colorado County. You read that right, my legal first name is Lawanda, but most of you have known me as Wendy Alley my whole life. I would appreciate your support and vote in the upcoming Repub lican primary election on March 5, 2024. 10/11/2023 23:00
'68 regional champ Columbus football team celebrates at alumni gathering
'68 regional champ Columbus football team celebrates at alumni gathering
'68 regional champ Columbus football team celebrates at alumni gathering 10/11/2023 23:00
Sheridan Elementary School
Sheridan Elementary School
Students of the Month 10/11/2023 23:00
Winners of the Austin County Fair Junior Fair Queen pageant held Oct
Winners of the Austin County Fair Junior Fair Queen pageant held Oct
Winners of the Austin County Fair Junior Fair Queen pageant held Oct 10/11/2023 23:00
Columbus Lions Club hosts White Cane Day
Columbus Lions Club hosts White Cane Day
COLUMBUS – The Columbus Lions Club will host its annual White Cane Day Saturday, Oct. 14. Lion Steve McCullough is the chairman of this year’s event, which is a one-day event. Globally, October is Vision Awareness Month. White Cane Days are days set aside in October when Lions Club members nationwide go out into their communities to increase awareness of the white cane safety laws and raise money for the blind and visually impaired. 10/11/2023 23:00
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