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Cattle on hand: 742 Packer Cows: Higher dressing cutter cows, 90-1.04; fatter utility cows, .85-.94; lower dressing thin cows, .72-.78 Packer bulls: Heavyweight bulls, 1.10-1.23; lower dressing bulls, 1.00-1.05 Steers: 200-300 lbs., 1.90-3.10; 06/14/2023 23:00
Seniors gather for fun and games at the Stafford Opera House
Seniors gather for fun and games at the Stafford Opera House
COLUMBUS - Seniors from around the county came for a good time socializing, playing games, eating a good lunch and, of course, playing Bingo. The first-ever gathering of a county-wide social group for seniors had everyone laughing and smiling. After an opening prayer, over 36 people and six volunteers got busy having fun. Future gatherings include educational speakers, day trips, dances and more Bingo. 06/14/2023 23:00
Guns and Hoses donate to CASA for Kids
Guns and Hoses donate to CASA for Kids
Guns and Hoses donate to CASA for Kids 06/14/2023 23:00
Godfrey joins Columbus Police
Godfrey joins Columbus Police
Godfrey joins Columbus Police 06/14/2023 23:00
Weimar Lady Cats win state softball championship
Weimar Lady Cats win state softball championship
06/07/2023 23:00
Cat Spring holds 167th Annual Ag Society Fest
Cat Spring holds 167th Annual Ag Society Fest
CAT SPRING – Cat Spring held its 167th annual festival on June 3 at the hall just north of FM 1094. As usual, the food was top of the line with cooks who take pride in their final product. 06/07/2023 23:00
Nature Print artist shows in Schulenburg
Nature Print artist shows in Schulenburg
SCHULENBURG – One of America's foremost Nature-Print artists, Dinah Bowman is an artist from Portland, Tex- as who has worked in Gyotaku, or fish printing, for more than 50 years. 06/07/2023 23:00
Columbus chamber board announces new director
Columbus chamber board announces new director
COLUMBUS – The chamber is pleased to introduce the newest chamber board director, Chef Raoul, owner of Chef Raoul Catering. The current board appointed Chef Raoul to fill a recently vacated seat on the board and will serve until 2025 when he will be eligible to run for re- election. 06/07/2023 23:00
2023 Hurricane Tracking Chart
2023 Hurricane Tracking Chart
06/07/2023 23:00
How to Track a Hurricane
How to Track a Hurricane
When a hurricane forms, your local news media will provide its eye position by latitude and longitude. ( For example, latitude 26.7 degrees north and longitude 95.2 degrees west.) 06/07/2023 23:00
2023 Youth and Safety Day in Austin County
2023 Youth and Safety Day in Austin County
BELLVILLE – The 16th Annual Youth and Safety Day was held May 21 at the Austin County Fairgrounds in Bellville with over 300 third graders from Austin County participated in the event. 06/07/2023 23:00
The Banner Press Newspaper places at state competition
The Banner Press Newspaper places at state competition
ROUND ROCK – The Banner Press Newspaper attended the Texas Press Association Conference June 1 through 3 at the Kalahari Resort in Round Rock. 06/07/2023 23:00
Bees attack Plum man
Bees attack Plum man
PLUM – Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported that on Tuesday afternoon around 4:37 p.m., the Fayette- County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call reporting a male subject laying on the ground being attacked by bees on Plum Main Street in Plum. 06/07/2023 23:00
Mail thieves arrested
Mail thieves arrested
LA GRANGE – Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported that on Tuesday morning around 12:30 a.m., the Fay- ette County Sheriff's Office re ceived a call on a suspicious blue truck on U.S. Hwy 77 just north of La Grange. 06/07/2023 23:00
“Footprints”
“Footprints”
“They put in a new sidewalk,” my neighbor said, "and the first thing that happened was, a cat walked across the cement and left little footprints!” 06/07/2023 23:00
MORE Summer Time Fun!
MORE Summer Time Fun!
MORE Summer Time Fun! 06/07/2023 23:00
Allen and Lee join Weimar PD
Allen and Lee join Weimar PD
WEIMAR - New police offi cers Robin Allen and Dalton Lee received their badges in a swearing- in ceremony performed by Municipal City Judge Linda Kobersky on June 5 at the Weimar City Hall in Weimar. 06/07/2023 23:00
Weimar local attains priesthood
Weimar local attains priesthood
Luke Prihoda had his sights on the catcher’s mitt instead of the calling of the cross during his younger years. He played high school baseball in Weimar and college baseball for four years before moving to the minor leagues. After playing in the minor leagues, he coached for two years before realizing that God may have vested him with more than a strong arm and a commanding presence as a coach. 05/31/2023 23:00
First State Bank CEO and Chairman of the Board dies suddenly
First State Bank CEO and Chairman of the Board dies suddenly
COLUMBUS – Karl Hill, whose career spanned 35 years at The First State Bank of Columbus, died suddenly at his home in Columbus on May 22 at the age of 58. 05/31/2023 23:00
Lest We Forget…Always Remember
Lest We Forget…Always Remember
RESS SCHULENBURG – The annual Memorial Day Observance was held on May 29 at Wolters Park in Schulenburg. As it was across the nation, veterans and their families and those who wanted to publicly honor those who lost their lives in saving ours gathered together to remember the fallen. 05/31/2023 23:00
Weimar Vets edge New Ulm Firemen
Weimar Vets edge New Ulm Firemen
WEIMAR - After a forfeit win against Jackson County in the first game, the Vets recorded their second win of the early sea - son, 12-10. 05/31/2023 23:00
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