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Austin County Fair Youth Auction Sale brings in over $1.9 million breaking five records
Austin County Fair Youth Auction Sale brings in over $1.9 million breaking five records
Austin County Fair Youth Auction Sale brings in over $1.9 million breaking five records 10/25/2023 23:00
Wildcats slides past Shorthorns
Wildcats slides past Shorthorns
SCHULENBURG – Weimar football fought hard to beat Schulenburg High School Oct. 10/25/2023 23:00
Bellville Brahmanettes catches fire before playoffs
Bellville Brahmanettes catches fire before playoffs
The Bellville High School volleyball team recently went on an eight game winning streak with wins against teams such as Sealy, Wharton, and East Bernard. 10/25/2023 23:00
Fayette County 4-H compete in Austin County Livestock Judging Contest
Fayette County 4-H compete in Austin County Livestock Judging Contest
BELLVILLE – Fayette County 4-H members competed in the Austin County Livestock Judging Contest on Oct. 14 in Bellville. 10/25/2023 23:00
Let’s think multi-dimensional
Let’s think multi-dimensional
HAMBER OF C OMMERCE October is a beautiful month in Texas and the evening of Saturday, October 14th did not disappoint as I attended my first Brunson Night Dinner in downtown Columbus– what fun for a good cause! 10/25/2023 23:00
Cardinals blasts Yoakum in shutout
Cardinals blasts Yoakum in shutout
COLUMBUS – The Columbus Cardinal varsity football team cruised to another victory vs Yoakum High School Oct. 20 as they shut them out by a final score of 35-0. 10/25/2023 23:00
An evening at the Old Brunson Saloon
An evening at the Old Brunson Saloon
COLUMBUS – Downtown Columbus was abuzz with excitement Oct. 14 as the kickoff to an evening at the old Brunson Saloon began. Event-goers lined up and enjoyed appetizers and then a dinner. There was a silent and live auction with music by DJ Jamie Cruz. A highlight was the live painting done by artist Stephen Henry, which was auctioned off towards the end of the evening. Proceeds from the event benefits the Live Oak Art Center’s educational outreach and programming, children’s art classes, facilities management and scholarship programs. 10/25/2023 23:00
J. Mark Jameson named Weimar Police Chief
J. Mark Jameson named Weimar Police Chief
WEIMAR – J. Mark Jameson takes over the reigns of the Weimar Police Department with a deep background in law enforcement. 10/25/2023 23:00
TCHCC receives donation from Second Chance
TCHCC receives donation from Second Chance
TCHCC receives donation from Second Chance 10/25/2023 23:00
DRT donates Texas history books to local libraries
DRT donates Texas history books to local libraries
The local chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT) donated Texas history items Oct. 18 to the St. Michael’s Catholic Church School in Weimar. 10/25/2023 23:00
Fayette County recognized for Disaster Risk Infrastructure Program
Fayette County recognized for Disaster Risk Infrastructure Program
LA GRANGE – Fayette County was recently recognized for its participation in the Disaster Risk Infrastructure Program (DRIP) for under-resourced Texas communities, a program aimed at helping communities that experience regular flooding to be better prepared. 10/25/2023 23:00
Statement from FC Judge Dan Mueller
Statement from FC Judge Dan Mueller
Fayette County Judge Dan Mueller issued the following statement, “The closing of St. Mark’s Hospital is a crippling loss for the City of La Grange and all of Fayette County. 10/25/2023 23:00
Weimar puppy mill raided
Weimar puppy mill raided
WEIMAR - Forty-four dogs were rescued by the Weimar Police and the Houston SPCA Investigators Unit on Oct. 11 on property off County Road 202 in Weimar. 10/18/2023 23:00
20th Annual Live Oaks and Dead Folks Cemetery Tour
20th Annual Live Oaks and Dead Folks Cemetery Tour
COLUMBUS - The 20th Annual Live Oaks and Dead Folks Cemetery Tour will take place at the Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery at 1518 Montezuma St. in Columbus on Saturday, Nov. 4 beginning at 5:30 p.m. 10/18/2023 23:00
Frank Sugarek Murder
Frank Sugarek Murder
The following story was taken from the book Dubina, A Place of Freedom and Hope by Ed and Margie Janecka. 10/18/2023 23:00
SAVANNAH BANANAS – Baseball Circus Fun
SAVANNAH BANANAS – Baseball Circus Fun
10/18/2023 23:00
Hunter safety education course offered
Hunter safety education course offered
LA GRANGE - A hunter safety education course will be held on Saturday, Oct. 21, by Bob- by Eichler of La Grange. 10/18/2023 23:00
The Postscript
The Postscript
“Our Devices” 10/18/2023 23:00
Author Elaine Thomas to give interview tips
Author Elaine Thomas to give interview tips
WEIMAR – Remember the days when phones were on party lines, the weather was forecast by a red sky in the morning or a ring around moon, and we got our news at gatherings on the front porch or the church picnic? 10/18/2023 23:00
Colorado Valley Vet Services to hold ribbon cutting
Colorado Valley Vet Services to hold ribbon cutting
COLUMBUS – The Colorado Valley Vet Services will hold an official ribbon cutting at 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 20, at 1391 Tx-71 Business in Columbus. 10/18/2023 23:00
Senior group gets new name
Senior group gets new name
The new senior group in Colorado County has undergone a name change. Formerly known as Colorado County Senior Connections, the group is now named Seniors Together. 10/18/2023 23:00
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