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Hurricane season preparation is key to survival

Hurricane season preparation is key to survival

Fayette County Emergency Management Coordinator Angela Hahn reminds the public that hurricane season is just around the corner, and while Fayette County generally isn’t in the bullseye, it’s always good to have a plan in place for disasters. 05/24/2023 23:00

Agriculture trailer tips on safety and maintenance

Agriculture trailer tips on safety and maintenance

Agricultural producers use a variety of trailers to carry out daily business, including trailers to haul livestock, feed, supplies and implements. Routine safety towing tips should be kept in mind before venturing out on the road, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Disaster Assessment and Recovery unit agent. 05/24/2023 23:00

Washington DC bound!

Washington DC bound!

The pride of Schulenburg, the Shorthorn Marching Band makes it way off the track of Schulenburg to Constitution Avenue in Washington, DC. 05/24/2023 23:00

Wallis PD receives ballistic shields

Wallis PD receives ballistic shields

WALLIS – Wallis PD re- ceived eight ballistic rifle shields through a grant with no cost to taxpayers. The $49,000 cost for the shields is small compared to the ways this could protect law enforcement and help save lives. 05/24/2023 23:00

Juvenile arrested for aggravated robbery

Juvenile arrested for aggravated robbery

SEALY– The Sealy Police Department responded to a reported aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon on May 12, around 7:15 p.m. in the 1600 Block of Hwy 90 West. 05/24/2023 23:00

Did You Know…

Did You Know…

- The odds of getting a royal flush are exactly 1 in 649,740. 05/24/2023 23:00

Gators in La Grange?

Gators in La Grange?

Gators in La Grange? 05/24/2023 23:00

K-9 Kolt sniffs out 11 kilos of Cocaine

K-9 Kolt sniffs out 11 kilos of Cocaine

ENGLE – Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported on Tuesday morning around 07:50 a.m. Drug Interdiction Investigator David Smith conduct- ed a traffic stop on I-10 at the 668 MM E/B near Engle for traffic 05/24/2023 23:00

Road rage lands one in jail

Road rage lands one in jail

Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported that a Houston man is in jail for numerous offenses after a road rage incident on Interstate 10 on Sunday. 05/24/2023 23:00

Barraks promoted to sergeant

Barraks promoted to sergeant

Photo by ACSO 05/24/2023 23:00

Sheridan Students of the Month of April

Sheridan Students of the Month of April

Sheridan Students of the Month of Apriol include, front row, from left, Westyn Barten, first grade; and Jimmy Kazmir, kindergarten; and back row, Austin Cantu, fourth grade; Faith Castaneda, sec- ond grade; Lane Ur - ban, fifth grade; and Itzrael Valles, third grade. 05/24/2023 23:00

Fayette County Fire Chiefs share ideas

Fayette County Fire Chiefs share ideas

LA GRANGE – The Fire Chiefs of the 10n different departments in Fayette County met in La Grange on May 16. 05/24/2023 23:00

Shots ring out in Bellville

Shots ring out in Bellville

BELLVILLE – Bellville Police Chief Jason Smalley issued a statement of shots fired in Bell ville and a subject arrested. Carlo DeWayne Shelly, 26, of Dallas was arrested last night at the Park Place Apartments, located at 20 South Mechanic St. in Bellville. Shelly was issued a criminal trespass warning earlier in the day and was removed from the property by request. 05/24/2023 23:00

Veterans Memorial Hall gets $24,924 grant monies

Veterans Memorial Hall gets $24,924 grant monies

WEIMAR – Veterans Memorial Park of Weimar soon will update the electrical and lighting systems in its community hall thanks to a $24,924 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and the City of Weimar. 05/24/2023 23:00

Home-grown vegetable contest

Home-grown vegetable contest

Do you think you have the best vegetables or the biggest tomato? The Horticulture Committee of Austin County, Linseisen’s Feed & Supply, and Nelson’s Plant Food are pleased to present the Home-Grown Vegetable Contest and Program being hosted on Saturday, June 10. Show off the prize-winning vegetables from your garden! 05/24/2023 23:00

AC Livestock Association presents Livestock Rx Antibiotics and Vaccine program

AC Livestock Association presents Livestock Rx Antibiotics and Vaccine program

CAT SPRING – “Rx Antibiotics & Vaccines for Livestock” will be the program for the 73rd annual meeting of the Austin County Livestock Association. Dr. Peter Wunderlich will be the speaker. The meeting will be held at the Cat Spring Agricultural Society Hall on Thursday, June 1, 2023. 05/24/2023 23:00

BANNER COURTS

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Round Top Family Library features kids summer programs

Round Top Family Library features kids summer programs

ROUND TOP – The Round Top Family Library will feature Kids Summer Education and Enrichment programs for 2023. 05/24/2023 23:00

House lawmakers defy Abbott on vouchers

House lawmakers defy Abbott on vouchers

A key House education committee adjourned last week without voting on a school voucher bill that is Gov. Greg Abbott’s top priority this session, the Houston Chronicle reported. Barring some unforeseen maneuver in the last week of the regular legislative session, the bill is effectively dead for now. 05/24/2023 23:00

Ellinger Tomato Festival set for May

Ellinger Tomato Festival set for May

ELLINGER – Mark your calendar for the 86th Annual Ellinger Chamber of Commerce Tomato Festival planned for Friday, May 26 through Sunday, May 28 in Ellinger. 05/24/2023 23:00

The Phish are Always Biting

The Phish are Always Biting

COLUMBUS – Not all phish are the kind you want to catch and if you are not careful, you could be impacted financially. 05/24/2023 23:00