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LCRA awards almost a million dollars in grants
LCRA awards almost a million dollars in grants
AUSTIN – The Lower Colorado River Authority has awarded more than $995,000 in Community Devel opment Partnership Program grants for a wide range of projects across LCRA’s wholesale electric, water and transmission service areas. 12/27/2023 23:00
FC Drug Interdication Investigator locates over $199K in hidden in tire
FC Drug Interdication Investigator locates over $199K in hidden in tire
Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported Drug Interdiction Investigator David Smith conducted a traffic stop Dec. 19 on Interstate 10 westbound at the 662 mile marker on a 2023 white Chevrolet Silverado 2500 pickup for traffic violations. 12/27/2023 23:00
A Matter of Balance series slated for February in Schulenburg
A Matter of Balance series slated for February in Schulenburg
SCHULENBURG – The “A Matter of Balance” (AMoB) series; which is being co-partnered by the Schulenburg Public Library, Fayette County Committee on Aging, and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Fayette County, will be conducted starting Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. 12/27/2023 23:00
Multi-County Early Childhood Education Conference offered
Multi-County Early Childhood Education Conference offered
LA GRANGE – A seven- hour Multi-County Early Childhood Education Conference will be held on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, at the Randolph Recreation Center in La Grange. 12/27/2023 23:00
Supak not seeking re-election
Supak not seeking re-election
Fayette County Attorney Peggy Supak announces her decision to not seek re-election. “This decision not to seek re-election was difficult and not taken lightly but is due to family and individual health issues along with the growing demands of the County Attorney’s Of- fice. 12/27/2023 23:00
Columbus Elementary 4th graders experience
Columbus Elementary 4th graders experience
Texas history 12/27/2023 23:00
CES teacher receives CEF grant
CES teacher receives CEF grant
COLUMBUS – Audrey Dyer, eighth grade science teacher at Columbus Jr. High, will celebrate the new year with some “winnings” from the Columbus Education Foundation (CEF). Her application for a CEF Classroom Grant awards her $750 to purchase items on her “classroom dream list.” Her listed items provide new equipment to help students better engage in the learning experience. She is always looking for creative ways to enhance learning for her 120 science students, ages 13-14 years. 12/27/2023 23:00
Unity ride for a cause
Unity ride for a cause
COLUMBUS – When word got out that a young veteran was worried about Christmas for his kids, several groups mobilized to bring joy, even for a little while. 12/27/2023 23:00
Weimar Down-home Christmas parade
Weimar Down-home Christmas parade
Weimar Down-home Christmas parade 12/27/2023 23:00
BANNER MARKETS
BANNER MARKETS
Cattle on hand: 875 Packer Cows: Higher dressing cutter cows, .83-1.00; fatter util - 12/20/2023 23:00
LCRA, City of La Grange award $25k grant for shade structure at park playground
LCRA, City of La Grange award $25k grant for shade structure at park playground
La Grange Lions Foundation to install new covering at Kruschel Memorial Park to make playtime safer and cooler 12/20/2023 23:00
Public safety threats closely monitored
Public safety threats closely monitored
The FBI is closely monitoring threats to public safety during the holiday season which may be amplified by the ongoing Israel-HAMAS conflict. As we are actively communicating and sharing information with our law enforcement partners, faith communities, and others, this Public Service Announcement is being released by the FBI and DHS to the American public to help protect our communities during religious observances and other holiday- related events. 12/20/2023 23:00
BANNER COURTS
BANNER COURTS
Court Filings Divorces Filed 12/20/2023 23:00
NEW ARRIVAL
NEW ARRIVAL
ROSALES Valente Rosales and Leslie Soto of La Grange announce the birth of their son, Noah Kade Rosales, born Dec. 10 at 9:52 a.m. at Columbus Community Hospital in Columbus. 12/20/2023 23:00
Deputy Santa comes to Colorado County
Deputy Santa comes to Colorado County
COLUMBUS – Deputy Santa came to the Colorado County Fairgrounds in Columbus on Dec. 16 and had a steady stream of kids and kids-at-heart take pictures with Santa. The kids received Christmas presents after a visit with Santa. All went jolly well with most of the children. Some took exception to the man in red and some took equal exception to a ne’er do well, the Grinch. 12/20/2023 23:00
4-H clubs recognized at Eagle Lake city council
4-H clubs recognized at Eagle Lake city council
EAGLE LAKE – The Whispering Oaks 4-H Club and the Eagle Lake 4-H Club were recognized at a recent Eagle Lake city council meeting. 12/20/2023 23:00
Ellinger Holiday Music Show features local artists
Ellinger Holiday Music Show features local artists
Ellinger Holiday Music Show features local artists 12/20/2023 23:00
Kids and cops shop together
Kids and cops shop together
Kids and cops shop together 12/20/2023 23:00
ISB donates to Deputy Santa
ISB donates to Deputy Santa
ISB donates to Deputy Santa 12/20/2023 23:00
Money laundering couple arrested
Money laundering couple arrested
Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reports that on the morning of Dec. 14 around 9:20 a.m., Drug Interdiction Investigator David Smith conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 10 at the 663 Mile Marker on a 2015 white Jeep Cherokee SUV for a traffic violation. Upon contact with the driver, several criminal indicators were observed. Smith was given consent to search the vehicle, which was occupied by a male, his wife, and their juvenile son. 12/20/2023 23:00
Garwood man arrested for narcotic business
Garwood man arrested for narcotic business
GARWOOD – Members of the Austin County Regional Special Response Team (SRT) executed a search warrant and an arrest warrant in Colorado County on Dec. 7. 12/20/2023 23:00
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