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Leyco ribbon cutting at new location
Leyco ribbon cutting at new location
COLUMBUS – Leyco Real Estate was established in 1978 by Crockett Leyendecker. His wife, Dorothy, joined Crockett in the business in 1980. Crockett was a sixth generation Colorado County Rancher and a former County Commissioner. Dorothy was a past member of the Columbus City Council. In October 2017, the next generation of Leyendeckers took over in Crockett's granddaughter, Kimberly Johnson, and great-niece, Currie Luedecke. 07/26/2023 23:00
Cyber Security program at Nesbitt Memorial Library
Cyber Security program at Nesbitt Memorial Library
COLUMBUS - Friends of Nesbitt Memorial Library present a Cyber Security program on preventing fraud on Wednesday, Aug. 3, at 6 p.m., at Nesbitt Memorial Library in Columbus. Cyber attacks are aimed at accessing, changing or destroying sensitive personal information. Protect yourself with knowledge about hackers' methods of fooling you! Rachel Kozel of Industry State Bank will demonstrate the best ways to be vigilant for cyber attacks on your phone and with credit cards and internet use. Scams and fraud are on the rise as Artificial Intelligence gains a foothold and makes it increasingly hard to tell what is real and what is not. 07/26/2023 23:00
RT-Carmine ISD offers free and reduced-price policy
RT-Carmine ISD offers free and reduced-price policy
Round Top-Carmine ISD an- nounced its policy today for pro viding free and reduced-price meals for children served under the attached current income eligibility guidelines. Each school/ site or the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by anyone on request. 07/26/2023 23:00
And the winners are…
And the winners are…
And the winners are… 07/19/2023 23:00
Saving the opera house and reading about it, too
Saving the opera house and reading about it, too
COLUMBUS - Columbus Histori - cal Preservation Trust (CHPT) gathered 07/19/2023 23:00
Bull riding is a lot of bull
Bull riding is a lot of bull
Bull riding is a lot of bull 07/19/2023 23:00
Burn ban activated across tri-county area
Burn ban activated across tri-county area
An emergency burn ban declaration has been authorized by county judges in Austin, Colorado and Fayette counties in response to the intense heat and lack of rain. 07/19/2023 23:00
Christian concert rocks Eagle Lake
Christian concert rocks Eagle Lake
EAGLE LAKE – Greater Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church of Eagle Lake first ever Concert For Christ was well attended as the community came out and showed their support Saturday afternoon on July 15 at the Eagle Lake Municipal Park. 07/19/2023 23:00
Schulenburg Lady Horns recipient of the USMC/AVCA Team Academic Award for 10th consecutive year
Schulenburg Lady Horns recipient of the USMC/AVCA Team Academic Award for 10th consecutive year
The Schulenburg Lady Horn volleyball team announced that they are a recipient of the 20222023 United States Marine Corps - American Volleyball Coaches Association (USMC/ AVCA) Team Academic Award. It is the 10th consecutive year that the Lady Horns have re ceived the award. 07/19/2023 23:00
Bernardo VFD annual fundraiser held
Bernardo VFD annual fundraiser held
Bernardo VFD annual fundraiser held 07/19/2023 23:00
Did You Know…
Did You Know…
Popeye, the Sailor Man, was real! Popeye was inspired by a sailor named Frank Fiegle, a rough-andtumble man. He smoked a pipe while holding it to one side of his mouth. 07/19/2023 23:00
Aaron’s Painting looks forward to new journey
Aaron’s Painting looks forward to new journey
Aaron’s Painting looks forward to new journey 07/19/2023 23:00
Bubela Real Estate celebrates new chapter
Bubela Real Estate celebrates new chapter
Bubela Real Estate celebrates new chapter 07/19/2023 23:00
Magical things happened at Nesbitt Memorial Library
Magical things happened at Nesbitt Memorial Library
Magical things happened at Nesbitt Memorial Library 07/19/2023 23:00
Vapor Depot rolls into LG
Vapor Depot rolls into LG
Vapor Depot rolls into LG 07/19/2023 23:00
Teams that will win in ’23-’24: Bellville boys basketball
Teams that will win in ’23-’24: Bellville boys basketball
The Bellville High School boy’s basketball team had a lot to be encouraged about after their 2022-2023 tenure. Of course they would like to have a winning record in district (6-6), but the 19-11 overall record brings optimism for the ’23-’24 season, especially under newly hired head coach Mason Loiodice. 07/19/2023 23:00
CEF to hold launch party
CEF to hold launch party
07/19/2023 23:00
EEA – On the Road Again!
EEA – On the Road Again!
SAN FELIPE – During the month of June, the EEA (Exten- sion Education Association) of Austin County, which is a direct 07/19/2023 23:00
29th Habitat home finished in Alleyton
29th Habitat home finished in Alleyton
ALLEYTON – The grand opening of the 29th habitat home on Canal Street in Alleyton, built by Colorado County Habitat for Humanity, makes it official for the house to be occupied. Own - 07/19/2023 23:00
Grand opening and ribbon cutting at Finance Home America
Grand opening and ribbon cutting at Finance Home America
COLUMBUS – The Columbus Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to the grand opening and ribbon cutting at Finance Home America, LLC, located at 1223 Bowie St. in beautiful downtown Columbus. The ribbon cutting will take place promptly at 4 p.m., followed by an open house, light refreshments by The Dewberry Café, and everyone’s favorite – door prizes. Be sure to bring your business cards for the door prize drawing. 07/19/2023 23:00
Fayette County Community Theatre “Back to the 80s” features over 60 community students
Fayette County Community Theatre “Back to the 80s” features over 60 community students
LA GRANGE – The Fayette County Community Theatre (FCCT) will present a production of “Back to the 80s” by Dean O’Carroll on Aug. 4, 5 and 6. Directed by Hayden Splawn with his assistant director Bryssa Rios and program director Melissa Weltner, the comedy features over 60 area students. 07/19/2023 23:00
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