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LCRA offers grants of up to $50k

LCRA offers grants of up to $50k

AUSTIN – The Lower Colorado River Authority is offering grants of up to $50,000 to sup- port first responders and improve local community centers, museums, parks and more. 07/05/2023 04:00

Navidad Valley CattleWomen to Host 5K Ranch Run

Navidad Valley CattleWomen to Host 5K Ranch Run

SCHULENBURG – Navidad Valley CattleWomen will hold their 10th Annual 5K Ranch Run on Aug. 5 in conjunction with the Schulenburg Festival. 07/05/2023 04:00

LCRA urges everyone to use water wisely

LCRA urges everyone to use water wisely

Outdoor watering can account for up to 70% of home water use Though recent rains have provided some welcome relief, drought continues across much of Central Texas and the Lower Colorado River Authority is urging everyone to be mindful of using water wisely. 07/05/2023 04:00

Summer Bridge Program offered by ACCSS

Summer Bridge Program offered by ACCSS

SCHULENBURG – Transitioning to college can be an exciting yet intimidating experience for many high school students. With new and unknown academic and social challenges on the horizon, it's normal for students to feel overwhelmed. The good news is that a summer bridge program can help alleviate some of the stress and make the transition to college easy and enjoyable. 07/05/2023 04:00

The Postscript

“The Last Song” 07/05/2023 04:00

Surprise!

Life is full of surprises. Like, when I found out the Easter Bunny is really white with pink ears instead of pink with white ears. Come to find out that San ta Clause is very friendly and jovial, not the six-foot mean old guy with a beard who had a little too much egg nog and threatened to carry off us kids at Grandma and Grandpa Jones’ house. 07/05/2023 04:00

Perils of a Hungry Traveler – dieting in Paradise

Perils of a Hungry Traveler – dieting in Paradise

The other night my wife prepared a tantalizing dish for dinner – eggplant parmesan. Loitering in the kitchen, preparing to fill my plate, I was reminded of a story. It is true, and relates a week-long escapade that was part of a trip to Europe undertaken in my youth. Misadventures make for good stories… Fresh out of college and work ing at the local newspaper, I was invited by two of my co-workers to join them on an adventure. We spent a glorious time gallivanting around Europe that summer. 07/05/2023 04:00

First Aid & CPR Workshop offered

First Aid & CPR Workshop offered

The Fayette County Extension office will host a CPR-First Aid Workshop on Saturday, Aug. 12, which will be conducted by Kim Sodek, Public Health Nurse TDSHS Region 6/5S. 07/05/2023 04:00

Multi-County new Landowner Educational Series

Multi-County new Landowner Educational Series

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, and Fayette Counties aware of what types of agricultural enterprises are best for their property. Participants in the program will hear from experts in a variety of fields in agriculture about best management practices that can be implemented on their own property. This innovative program assists new landowners in understanding the concepts of rural living. Participants in the program are given exposure to ideas on raising livestock and horses, plant identification, fence building, applying pesticides, soil testing, stock pond management, pond construction, fruit and nut pro duction, rainwater harvesting, turf management, and much more. The program serves as a way for new residents of these counties to network and meet new people in their communities, find out what can be done on their land, what operations can be successful, and possibly what opportunities they have to serve the community. The programs will be held on the third Friday of the months of August through November. Each month's meeting will be held at different locations in one of the four counties. The meetings begin at 1:30 p.m. and will last about four hours depending on the topic and possible tour stops. The cost for the program is $20.00 per person per meeting. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for pesticide applicators will be offered as they are applicable. A great selection of refreshments will be provided at each session. August 18 Bees and Trees for Homeowners September 15 Horticulture Production Fruit Trees, Pecans, and Grapes for Landowners October 20 Wildlife Management and Native Prairie Restoration November 17 Emerging Issues for Rural Landowners 07/05/2023 04:00

WCJC announce free college initiative

WCJC announce free college initiative

WHARTON Wharton County Junior College recently announced a Free College initiative offering full tuition and fees scholarships to qualified students majoring in certain healthcare professions programs at the college. Students must be registered in a minimum of six semester credit hours and enrolled in the Licensed Vocational Nursing, Health Information Technology, Emergency Medical Services or Human Services programs at WCJC. The purpose is to encourage persistence and completion of certificates and degrees leading to employment in high-need allied health occupations. The simplicity of the Free College initiative is that it not only pays for qualified students' tuition and fees for the Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 semesters, but it also offers a seamless process for being considered. Students do not have to complete a scholarship application because, one to two weeks after they register, the scholarship will be applied to their accounts. 07/05/2023 04:00

Hendrix Industries cuts ribbon with Sealy Chamber

Hendrix Industries cuts ribbon with Sealy Chamber

06/28/2023 23:00

Weimar High School Softball team earns county resolution

Weimar High School Softball team earns county resolution

Weimar High School Softball team earns county resolution 06/28/2023 23:00

Rock hounds descend on Columbus

Rock hounds descend on Columbus

COLUMBUS – Rock enthusiasts and professional geologists gathered at the home of Debbie Damon on Forest Street in Columbus to get a chance to snag petrified wood that sat in heaps mere feet away from the group. 06/28/2023 23:00

Hit and Run death being investigated

Hit and Run death being investigated

06/28/2023 23:00

Schulenburg murder has family ties

Schulenburg murder has family ties

SCHULENBURG – Shots rang out and one lay dead for a deadly motive that Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek is not yet releasing. The deceased, Ricky Machicek, 64, of Schulenburg was shot by his son, Shane Machicek, 24, of Schulenburg on June 24 at about 9 p.m. 06/28/2023 23:00

Columbus locals busted in major sting

Columbus locals busted in major sting

COLUMBUS - Members of the Aus - tin County Regional Special Response Team (SRT) and Texas Department of Public Safety SRT executed arrest and search warrants on two residences locat ed in the 900 block of Fannin Street and 400 block of Malleck Street in Colum- bus on June 16 at about 6 a.m. 06/28/2023 23:00

Heat illnesses can be prevented

Heat illnesses can be prevented

Working in the Texas heat can be exhausting and deadly. Outdoor and indoor heat can be dangerous if you don’t take safeguards to protect yourself while you work. Nearly three out of four fatalities from heat happen during the first week of work. 06/28/2023 23:00

Grass ripe for fire with heat wave

Grass ripe for fire with heat wave

Grass ripe for fire with heat wave 06/28/2023 23:00

Catching rain in a bucket

Catching rain in a bucket

RESS “When the well’s dry, we know the worth of water.” This is such a true quote by Benjamin Franklin. Our wells may not dry up, but when the electricity goes out and the water wells can’t pump the water for the plants, garden and inside-the-house uses, the value of water goes up. As the cost of electricity to run the water well increases and your plants and gardens are panting for water, the worth of water goes up. 06/28/2023 23:00

Round Top 173rd annual parade set

Round Top 173rd annual parade set

ROUND TOP – The members of the venerable Round Top Rifle Association have been working feverishly to present the 173rd annual July 4th Parade and Celebration. 06/28/2023 23:00

“Stubby’s Company”

“Stubby’s Company”

06/28/2023 23:00