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Master Naturalist training class open
Master Naturalist training class open
Registration is now open for the Gideon Lincecum Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists' 2024 training class for new Master Naturalists. The mission of the Texas Master Naturalist Program is to develop a corps of well-informed volunteers to provide education, outreach, and service dedicated to the benefi cial management of natural resources and natural areas within their communities for the State of Texas. 11/20/2023 23:00
Sold-out Texas conference for women
Sold-out Texas conference for women
AUSTIN – More than 7,200 people attended the 24th annual Texas Conference for Women on Nov. 16, where keynote speakers challenged conventional ideas about women’s leadership, empathy, imposter syndrome, aging, and more. 11/20/2023 23:00
BANNER COURTS
BANNER COURTS
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NEW ARRIVAL
NEW ARRIVAL
CANALES Andres Canales and Anacaren Rivera of Eagle Lake announce the birth of their son, Andres Canales Jr., born Nov. 15 at 2:35 p.m. at the Columbus Community Hospital in Columbus. 11/20/2023 23:00
Fayette County 4-H members compete in food challenge
Fayette County 4-H members compete in food challenge
Seventeen Junior and Intermediate Fayette County 4-H Food Challenge teams competed in the Fayette County 4-H Food Challenge. 11/20/2023 23:00
St. Nicholas Ministry touches lives and gives joy, peace, love, hope
St. Nicholas Ministry touches lives and gives joy, peace, love, hope
The St. Nicholas Ministry has touched the lives of thousands of persons through- out its 36 years of service to the less fortunate and needy persons of the various communities in the Colorado, Fayette and Lavaca counties. In the Advent-Christmas season, we hear about and sing of joy, peace, love and hope. “I think of the St. Nicholas Ministry as helping to bring that to these families in a very real way,” says Pastor Herb Beyer of the Sri-County Cooperative Ministries, ELCA. Courtesy photo 11/20/2023 23:00
Another successful year at Sealy Elementary
Another successful year at Sealy Elementary
SEALY – Another year is in the books for the tiny little chefs at Sealy Elementar. The students officially concluded the garden ing experience in October. 11/20/2023 23:00
Columbus Community Hospital earns Level I Neonatal Care Designation
Columbus Community Hospital earns Level I Neonatal Care Designation
COLUMBUS - Columbus Community Hospital has earned a Level I Neonatal Facility des - ignation from the Texas Depart - ment of State Health Services. 11/15/2023 23:00
Private Applicator Training for 2024
Private Applicator Training for 2024
BELLVILLE - If you plan on using a state-limited use or state-restricted use pesticide, such as Grazon P+D, 2 4-D, Weedmas - ter, etc., and need a license, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Austin County will be hosting several Private Applica - tor Training classes during 2024 at the Austin County Extension Office, 800 E Wendt St. in Bell - ville. Books and study materials for the course may be purchased ahead of time at the Extension Of - fice for $50.00. A registration fee of $10.00 will be charged for the training. The registration fee will include the training and addition- al study materials. Payments need to be made by check or cash (exact change please). The training will begin at 1 p.m. and conclude at about 5 p.m., available on Fridays, Jan. 26, May 10, Aug. 2 and Nov. 1, 2024. The Texas Department of Agri - 11/15/2023 23:00
Ease Stress, Anxiety, & Depression with a Vitamin
Ease Stress, Anxiety, & Depression with a Vitamin
Stress, anxiety, and depression appear to be epidemic in our modern culture. Recent studies reveal that nearly 1 in 4 Americans are currently taking prescription mental health medication. Reasons for this increased societal anxiety may be difficult to determine. Many blame demonic social media, poor nutrition, and pathetic sleep habits. Some believe the lowered stigma regarding mental health issues may play a role. Include with this a toxic political climate, frightening current events, and the state of world affairs. I would also add an increasing lack of genuine spiritual connection, declining faith in God and subsequent shrinking church attendance as factors. As our once stable societal foundation is shaken in this country, many find them selves stressed, anxious, and depressed. While simple answers to hard problems are difficult to some by, here is something that might offer significant help – vi tamin B12. Medical research has shown that B12 can be effective in treating anxiety and depression in humans. 11/15/2023 23:00
“A Perfect Cup”
“A Perfect Cup”
It's important to have a good coffee cup. 11/15/2023 23:00
Austin County Pecan Show to feature Dr. Monte Nesbitt
Austin County Pecan Show to feature Dr. Monte Nesbitt
BELLVILLE – The Horticulture Committee of Austin County will host its Annual Pecan Show on Thursday, Nov. 30 at the Texas A&M AgriLife Ex- tension Office located at 800 E. 11/15/2023 23:00
Become Part of the Legacy
Become Part of the Legacy
Students can apply for an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C 11/15/2023 23:00
Tri-county area rebuffs State Prop 13
Tri-county area rebuffs State Prop 13
Proposition 13 was the only state proposition out of 14 propositions that Austin, Colorado and Fayette counties voted against. State Proposition 13 would have allowed judges to mandatorily retire at 79 instead of 75 and would have increased the minimum retirement age for judges from 70 to 75. 11/15/2023 23:00
Two Colorado County residents arrested for controlled substance
Two Colorado County residents arrested for controlled substance
Members of the Austin County Regional Special Response Team (SRT) along with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Region 2 SRT nn Nov. 14, at approx. 5 a.m. executed arrest and search warrants at two separate residences in Colorado County. 11/15/2023 23:00
San Felipe de Austin celebrates 200 years
San Felipe de Austin celebrates 200 years
SAN FELIPE – San Felipe de Austin commemorates its founding 200 years ago in 1823. Reenacts and visitors came to the museum area of San Felipe and immersed themselves in time and fashion. 11/15/2023 23:00
State of the City Address of Eagle Lake shows future shines bright
State of the City Address of Eagle Lake shows future shines bright
ress EAGLE LAKE – The Eagle Lake Community Center was buzzing with excitement from a room full of citizens with the advent of the State of the City Address given by Mayor Tim Kelley and City Manager Tink Jackson. 11/15/2023 23:00
City of Columbus and CCIDC commit $100,000 to “Save Our Opera House”
City of Columbus and CCIDC commit $100,000 to “Save Our Opera House”
The City of Columbus and Columbus Community Industrial Development Corporation (CCIDC) met the matching pledge challenge of an anonymous donor and approved $100,000 in funds for the “Save Our Opera House” capital campaign. 11/15/2023 23:00
“Dietary Choices”
“Dietary Choices”
I just spent a wonderful long weekend with my sister and her son, Beau, 'up north' at my parents' cabin. 11/08/2023 23:00
A November Story – The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald
A November Story – The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald
My wife and I have three intrepid children, grown now, one son and two daughters. Between school and jobs and the adventures of youth, they have traveled this country and the world. From Haiti to Sri Lanka, Scotland to Spain, Mongolia to Alaska and the nether regions of the far north, they have seen the world. 11/08/2023 23:00
Fayette County Narcotics K-9 Unit Seizes 23 Kilos of Cocaine
Fayette County Narcotics K-9 Unit Seizes 23 Kilos of Cocaine
Sheriff Keith Korenek reports that on Oc.t. 31, the Fayette Coun- ty Sheriff's Office Narcotics Ca nine Unit, Sgt. Randy Thumann and K9 partner Kolt, stopped an 18-wheeler pulling a flatbed trail er 10 at the 658 mile marker at approximately 12:45 p.m. for a traffic violation. 11/08/2023 23:00
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