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PERALES Jonathon and Katlyn Perales of Columbus announces the birth of their son, Kade Anthony Perales, born July 3 at 11:24 a.m. at Columbus Community Hospital in Columbus. 08/09/2023 23:00

Ronny Haynie scores a touchdown

Ronny Haynie scores a touchdown

COLUMBUS – Ronny Haynie walked away from the Columbus Education Foundation auction on July 22 at Houndsong Brewing Co. in Columbus with a smile and an autographed football from Spencer Burford, right, offensive guard of the San Fran- cisco 49ers. 08/09/2023 23:00

Altair boat ramp completed

Altair boat ramp completed

Altair boat ramp completed 08/09/2023 23:00

Industry State Bank presents Cyber Security event

Industry State Bank presents Cyber Security event

COLUMBUS – Industry State Bank and the Friends of the Nesbitt Memorial Library cohosted a second Cyber Security event July 3 at the Nesbitt Memo - 08/09/2023 23:00

Hello Ink joins Eagle Lake Chamber

Hello Ink joins Eagle Lake Chamber

Hello Ink joins Eagle Lake Chamber 08/09/2023 23:00

Medicare 1 on 1 Enrollment Programs being offered

Medicare 1 on 1 Enrollment Programs being offered

Medicare Open Enrollment can be confusing. To answer questions on what to do whether you are signing up for the first time or re-signing up for the 2024 year attend one of the two “Medicare 1 on 1” workshops being offered by the Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area and hosted by Fayette County Committee on Aging, Schulenburg Regency Retirement Villas, and the Fayette County AgriLife Ex- tension office. Yvette McVey, lead benefits counselor with Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area, will provide information on Original Medicare Part A & B, Medicare Advantage or Medigap Plans, Part D Prescriptions, and Medicare Savings Program, plus answer questions if you are work- ing past 65. 08/09/2023 23:00

Food preservation in 21st Century workshop set

Food preservation in 21st Century workshop set

LA GRANGE – The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Offic es of Austin and Fayette County will conduct a food preservation workshop on Saturday, Sept. 30, at the Fayette County Ag Building, 255 Svoboda Ln. in La Grange. 08/09/2023 23:00

Shots fired in Sealy

Shots fired in Sealy

SEALY – Sealy Police were dispatched to a private gathering in the 1200 block of Sealy Road for a report of shots being fired. 08/09/2023 23:00

Harvest Fest set in Weimar

Harvest Fest set in Weimar

WEIMAR – The annual Harvest Fest in Weimar is set for fun and food for this coming Sunday, Aug. 13. 08/09/2023 23:00

Gordon Library hosts kin of namesake

Gordon Library hosts kin of namesake

Gordon Library hosts kin of namesake 08/09/2023 23:00

Turtle Wing receives grant

Turtle Wing receives grant

Turtle Wing Foundation was recently granted $25,000 from Texas Mutual to be used for therapeutic, educational, and recreational scholarships for those with learning challenges in rural areas. These funds will be used to directly fund services, ranging from speech therapy to tutoring to inclusive dance, for those whose families may not be able otherwise to afford the services. 08/09/2023 23:00

Rice CISD AD and Head Football Coach Brad Dumont speaker at EL Noon Lions Club

Rice CISD AD and Head Football Coach Brad Dumont speaker at EL Noon Lions Club

COACH BRAD DUMONT 08/09/2023 23:00

Building Better Caregivers

Building Better Caregivers

LA GRANGE – Caring for a family member who is age 60 or older and find you need help managing your caregiving tasks? 08/09/2023 23:00

BANNER COURTS

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Multi-County New Landowner Educational Series to start in August

Multi-County New Landowner Educational Series to start in August

The Multi-County New Landowner Education program is a series of eight informational meetings, seminars, and field days designed to make new landowners in Austin, Colorado, Fayette and Washington counties aware of what types of agricultural enterprises are best for their property. 08/09/2023 23:00

BANNER MARKETS

Cattle on hand: 734 Packer Cows: Higher dressing cutter cows, 95-1.17; fatter utility cows, .84-.93; lower dressing thin cows, .45-.82 Packer bulls: Heavyweight bulls, 1.15-1.30; lower dressing bulls, 1.00-1.11 Steers: 200-300 lbs., 2.40-3.00; 08/09/2023 23:00

Colorado County Senior Connections gather at Stafford Opera House

Colorado County Senior Connections gather at Stafford Opera House

COLUMBUS - The Colorado County Senior Connections (CCSC) continue to host a number of seniors who are 55 and older for fun, games and food. Starting the morning off at 10 a.m. with coffee, tea, cards and dominoes, seniors fellowship and eat lunch. It gets serious when the Bingo cards come out. Bob and Nancy Stiles of Columbus sponsor the month of August. Come into the air conditioning at the Stafford Opera House in Colubus every first and third Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It's a ll free. 08/09/2023 23:00

Deputy Mecayla Ream receives Commendation

Deputy Mecayla Ream receives Commendation

Deputy Mecayla Ream receives Commendation 08/09/2023 23:00

Austin Moore named Fayette County Deputy of the Quarter

Austin Moore named Fayette County Deputy of the Quarter

Austin Moore named Fayette County Deputy of the Quarter 08/09/2023 23:00

BANNER BRIEFS

EAGLE LAKE - The schedule for the Eagle Lake Senior Cit - izen Dance held the first Friday of each month from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Eagle Lake Community Center at 100 W. Walnut in Eagle Lake is: Sept. 1-Scot Wilkinson & EZ Country; Oct. 6-Boogie Allen Band; Nov. 3-Blue Denim; and Christmas Dance Dec. 1. 08/09/2023 23:00

St. Mary’s Praha Parish Picnic set

St. Mary’s Praha Parish Picnic set

FLATONIA - Father Gabriel and the parishioners of St. Mary's Church, Praha invite the public to their annual Parish Picnic on Tuesday, Aug. 15 in Praha. The celebration begins with a Mass at 10 a.m. Beginning at 11 a.m., a meal will be served featuring Famous Praha Stew and Fried Chicken. Drive thru plates-to-go will be available for business and indi - viduals - just follow the signs when you reach Praha. Bands providing music throughout the day include Pra - ha Bros., Red Ravens, and Mark Halata and Texavia. Come meet your friends and family and dance the night away. Fun for the day will include a country store, cake walk, plant walk, fish pond, ring toss and many other games. A raffle draw - 08/09/2023 23:00