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The First National Bank of Eagle Lake held groundbreaking on future home
The First National Bank of Eagle Lake held groundbreaking on future home
EAGLE LAKE – After much anticipation The First National Bank of Eagle Lake is proud to announce the Aug. 8 groundbreaking ceremony for their new home office to be located at 1220 E. Main St., in Eagle Lake. 08/16/2023 23:00
Austin County experiences truck theft
Austin County experiences truck theft
In the past week, Austin County has experienced four vehicle thefts in various parts of the county. 08/16/2023 23:00
Truck thieves hitting area counties
Truck thieves hitting area counties
Colorado County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Troy Neisner cautions citizens about a recent rash of truck thefts that have occurred in the Northeast part of Colorado County and Austin County. 08/16/2023 23:00
Westside Narcotics Task Force serves drug warrant
Westside Narcotics Task Force serves drug warrant
COLUMBUS – Members of the Austin County Regional Special Response Team (SRT) executed an arrest warrant at a residence on Aug. 10 in the 1900 block of Bowie Street in Columbus. 08/16/2023 23:00
Surviving the 70s – The Perils of Art Class
Surviving the 70s – The Perils of Art Class
I’ve written about the 1970s before. For those of us growing up in the 70s, it was an interesting time. For some unknown reason, I recently found myself remembering and relating the following story to my wife. It was her suggestion that this is column worthy, so here goes… In my junior high and high school years, I attended a low-budget private school. There I received an excellent education, but as students our academic progress was perhaps not always made in the safest of circumstances. 08/16/2023 23:00
“Hola Hour”
“Hola Hour”
Every day, whether here in Mexico or in the US, I take a walk. Walking in the morning would be nice, but that’s when I write, so, in the afternoon, I head out to see what the world looks like. 08/16/2023 23:00
Design contest determines 2024 “I Voted” and “Future Voter” stickers
Design contest determines 2024 “I Voted” and “Future Voter” stickers
AUSTIN COUNTY - The Austin County Elections Depart - ment invites local Austin County students to participate in its first "I Voted" and "Future Voter" de sign contests. 08/16/2023 23:00
Fayette County OEM issues excessive heat warnings
Fayette County OEM issues excessive heat warnings
A combination of critically to extremely dry fuels, breezy winds, and low afternoon humid- ity continue to support wildfires with high resistance to control, per guidance from the Texas A&M Forest Service. With after - noon and evening winds reach - 08/16/2023 23:00
Eagle Lake FNB breaks  ground on future home
Eagle Lake FNB breaks ground on future home
08/16/2023 23:00
Deacon Sandy Fletcher says, "Goodbye"
Deacon Sandy Fletcher says, "Goodbye"
COLUMBUS – Members of St. Paul Lutheran Church and the Columbus community gathered around Deacon Sandy Fletcher one last time as she leaves for Tennessee. Family health issues forced her to make a decision to leave this community that she has become such a part of for the past six years. 08/16/2023 23:00
Shooting in Eagle Lake by open-carry individual
Shooting in Eagle Lake by open-carry individual
EAGLE LAKE -Shots were fired in Eagle Lake on Aug. 5 in what appears to be an open-carry person defending himself and his wife. According to witnesses, the shooter and his wife were exiting J&K in Eagle Lake with another man following behind and harassing the wife. 08/16/2023 23:00
Lady Luck strikes Carmine Casino Night
Lady Luck strikes Carmine Casino Night
CARMINE – Lady Luck dealt a pat hand as high rollers laid down the chips and croupiers laid the action on the better. 08/16/2023 23:00
Life without parole for indecency with a child
Life without parole for indecency with a child
BELLVILLE – District Judge Jeff Steinhauser handed down the harshest possible punishment on August 8, 2023 to a former parole officer from Victoria, Texas, for the sexual abuse of a child that occurred in Wallis, in 2015. 08/16/2023 23:00
Colorado County Fair Jr. Queen Contestant Mylee Moffett
CORRECITON
Colorado County Fair Jr. Queen Contestant Mylee Moffett 08/09/2023 23:00
Leyco cuts ribbon at new location
Leyco cuts ribbon at new location
Leyco Real Estate celebrated its opening Aug. 2 at its new location at 819 Walnut St. in Columbus. There was a great turnout and everyone had a wonderful time. 08/09/2023 23:00
Sts Peter & Paul Catholic Church Feast sizzling
Sts Peter & Paul Catholic Church Feast sizzling
FRELSBURG – It may have been hot outside but that didn’t stop Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church from putting on a hot time on the church grounds when it kicked off its fried fish meal on Aug. 6 in Frelsburg. 08/09/2023 23:00
Columbus trio busted for drugs
Columbus trio busted for drugs
COLUMBUS – Members of the Austin County Regional Special Response Team (SRT) executed an arrest warrant and a search warrant on two locations in Columbus on Aug. 2 at about 6 p.m. 08/09/2023 23:00
MidCoast Medical welcomes new Family Medicine Physician
MidCoast Medical welcomes new Family Medicine Physician
BELLVILLE – MidCoast Medical in Bellville welcomes its newest Family Medicine Physician, Dr. David Magness. 08/09/2023 23:00
Schulenburg Festival is what America is all about
Schulenburg Festival is what America is all about
SCHULENBURG– The Schulenburg Festival is what America is all about, from the gathering under the pavilion to the last ride being ridden. 08/09/2023 23:00
Brewers end Vets season
Brewers end Vets season
SEALY - The Vets traveled to Sealy to face the Brewers in the semi-finals of the playoffs. The Brewers jumped out to a 10-1 lead and never looked back. Single runs in the sixth and seventh ended the game for a final score of 12-2. Offensive leaders- Josh Morgan- 3 singles, RBI; Ryker Goehring- single, RBI; Zane Ponder- single, 2 walks; Clay Barton- double, run scored; Zak Kunz- walk, run scored. 08/09/2023 23:00
Columbus Cardinal football season tickets
Columbus Cardinal football season tickets
COLUMBUS – Columbus Independent School District football season tickets are on sale starting Aug. 14 from 8 to 11 a.m. at The Christopher Kilpatrick Memorial Center (front foyer) in Columbus. 08/09/2023 23:00
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