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Columbus elects homecoming king and queen
Columbus elects homecoming king and queen
Columbus elects homecoming king and queen 09/27/2023 23:00
Alisha Brummett: Snapshots of life
Alisha Brummett: Snapshots of life
Alisha Brummett: Snapshots of life 09/27/2023 23:00
2023 Austin County Fair Queen contestants take the stage
2023 Austin County Fair Queen contestants take the stage
BELLVILLE – As the much-awaited 96th Austin County Fair approaches, the 11 candidates vying for the prestigious titles of Austin County Fair Queen and Ticket Queen have been busy traversing the county to promote the annual event. 09/27/2023 23:00
Fentanyl bust on I-10
Fentanyl bust on I-10
Austin County Sheriff's Office Inves tigators, currently assigned to the Westside Narcotics Task Force conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 10 on Sept. 20 which resulted in the arrest of a defendant and the seizure of illegal narcotics. 09/27/2023 23:00
Dr. Steve Hotz key speaker at Republican Party gathering
Dr. Steve Hotz key speaker at Republican Party gathering
COLUMBUS – The Colorado County Republican Party kicked off its annual event at the Old 300 in Columbus with key speaker Dr. Steve Hotz. Hotzs’ books on wellness, conservative views on religion and his staunch support of the Republican Party made him an ideal candidate to launch campaign season for the GOP in this area. 09/27/2023 23:00
Eagle Lake Friends of Library auction raises over $66,000
Eagle Lake Friends of Library auction raises over $66,000
09/27/2023 23:00
It’s in the mail!
It’s in the mail!
Sheriff Keith Korenek reported that on Sept. 16, Deputy James Ulbig was dispatched to a residence on Old Plum Highway regarding USPS locating narcotics in a mailbox. Upon Deputy Ulbig’s arrival, the narcotics had been removed. 09/27/2023 23:00
Local Co-ops host Document Shred Day
Local Co-ops host Document Shred Day
LA GRANGE – October is National Cooperative Month. It’s true! Across the U.S., co-ops are celebrating the benefits and values that cooperatives bring to their members and communities. 09/27/2023 23:00
2023 Colorado County Fair brings joy each year
2023 Colorado County Fair brings joy each year
COLUMBUS – The 2023 Colorado County Fair ended this past weekend as hundreds visited the grounds in Columbus. 09/20/2023 23:00
Weimar Queen
Weimar Queen
Weimar Queen 09/20/2023 23:00
Rice King and Queen
Rice King and Queen
Rice King and Queen 09/20/2023 23:00
Colorado Co. Go Texan awards $85K in scholarships
Colorado Co. Go Texan awards $85K in scholarships
NADA – Twenty-one graduating seniors from Columbus ISD, Rice CISD, Weimar ISD and one homeschooler were the recipients of up to $85,000 in scholarship money given out by the Colorado County Area Go Texan Scholarship Fundraiser group. 09/20/2023 23:00
The Brazos
The Brazos
The Brazos 09/20/2023 23:00
Where’s the pot of gold?
Where's the pot of gold?
Legend has it that there is a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. Could it be just in those bushes? There doesn’t seem to be any Leprechauns around, either! This beautiful rainbow appeared on Sept. 1 near Columbus. Banner Press photo by John Jones 09/20/2023 23:00
Fayette County Fair results
Fayette County Fair results
LA GRANGE - Here are the results of the Fayette County Fair held Aug. 31 through Sept. 3 at the Fayette County Fairgrounds in La Grange. 09/20/2023 23:00
Annual Fayette County Fair Results
Annual Fayette County Fair Results
Best of the Fine Arts Department winners were, from left, Sawyer Neuman, child 8-12 divi- sion; Autumn Wolf, teen 13-17 division; Kathy Sauer, golden age 70 and above division; and Jennifer Shaw in the semi-professional division. Not pictured was Christi Mendez, adult 18 and above division 09/20/2023 23:00
NBANNER COURTS
BANNER COURTS
Court Filings Marriage Licenses 09/20/2023 23:00
THINGS TO PONDER:
THINGS TO PONDER:
-What if my dog only brings the ball back because he thinks I like throwing it? 09/20/2023 23:00
The Bellville Hospital Foundation received a $5,000 check from the Bellville Lions Club during the Lions Fifth Thursday Family Night. Courtesy photo
Bellville Lions Club donates to hospital foundation
Bellville Lions Club donates to hospital foundation 09/20/2023 23:00
Significant office moves in Colorado County
Significant office moves in Colorado County
COLUMBUS - The Justice of the Peace, Pct. 3 has moved into the Colorado County Annex located at 318 Spring St., Suite 101 in Columbus where elec - tions/early voting was. This is a permanent move. The Colorado County Elec - tion Office has temporarily moved to Suite 111 in the Annex, 09/20/2023 23:00
FC Undercover Narcotics Unit takes down drug dealers
FC Undercover Narcotics Unit takes down drug dealers
LA GRANGE - The Fayette County Undercover Narcotics Unit effected a traffic stop on a vehicle in the La Grange area for a traffic violation on Sept. 6. 09/20/2023 23:00
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