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Bluebonnet Master Gardner Association Kids’ Kamp 2023
Bluebonnet Master Gardner Association Kids’ Kamp 2023
The Bluebonnet Master Gardeners, in conjunction with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension team, are pleased to announce our sixth year of holding Kids’ Kamp in Austin, Colorado, Fayette and Washington counties. This kamp is designed to be educational but fun with the goal of igniting a passion in the youth of our area for the importance and enjoyment of gardening through unique experiences. 05/24/2023 23:00
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Receipts: 372 Steers I: 150-300 lbs., 2.40- 05/24/2023 23:00
BANNER BRIEFS
BANNER BRIEFS
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Live Oak CCA annual fundraiser a success
Live Oak CCA annual fundraiser a success
COLUMBUS – The Live Oak CCA (Coastal Conservation Association) held its 20th annual fundraising and membership banquet on May 4, at the Colorado County Fairgrounds in Columbus. 05/24/2023 23:00
Drae’dyn Fuller Memorial Tree Dedication heart-felt event
Drae’dyn Fuller Memorial Tree Dedication heart-felt event
EAGEL LAKE – A schoolwide Memorial Tree Dedication was presented on May 8 at Eagle Lake Intermediate School in memory of Drae’dyn Fuller, who would have been a 4th grader this year. 05/24/2023 23:00
Columbus Garden Club names May Community Beautification recipient
Columbus Garden Club names May Community Beautification recipient
Columbus Garden Club names May Community Beautification recipient 05/24/2023 23:00
Columbus Garden Club names Yard of the Month for May
Columbus Garden Club names Yard of the Month for May
Columbus Garden Club names Yard of the Month for May 05/24/2023 23:00
Weimar Encore Lions receives award
Weimar Encore Lions receives award
WEIMAR - Weimar Encore Lions Club has been awarded the prestigious 2022-2023 Robert F. Koennecke Award. 05/17/2023 23:00
Columbus Historical Preservation Trust Announces “Seasons of Colorado County” Photo Book Project
Columbus Historical Preservation Trust Announces “Seasons of Colorado County” Photo Book Project
Coffee table book to highlight the Colorado County community through the changing of the seasons. The Columbus Historical Preservation Trust, Inc. (CHPT) is excited to announce the kickoff of its latest community project, Seasons of Colorado County, a hardbound, coffee table photo book dedicated to celebrating Colorado County’s residents, heritage, and natural beauty. Seasons of Colorado County will feature photographs highlighting everything that makes Colorado County unique, all through the lens of the changing of the seasons. 05/17/2023 23:00
Austin County Fair Memorial Scholarship winners announced
Austin County Fair Memorial Scholarship winners announced
The Austin County Fair Association announced the 2023 recipients of the Austin County Fair Memorial Scholarships. The Austin County Fair has been awarding scholarships in memory of deceased directors and deceased directors’ spouses since 1992. 05/17/2023 23:00
Calling all yard sale aficionados
Calling all yard sale aficionados
Are you always ready to look for those hidden riches? Do you believe in the old adage 'One man's trash is another man's treasure?' If so, 90 Miles on 90 is your kind of event. 05/17/2023 23:00
Outta’ Time
Outta’ Time
The year was 1955, and I was born into a world of excitement and wonder. By the time I was six, which seemed like an eternity to achieve, the world was my oyster and I could take my time to shuck it. No, I didn’t know what an oyster was at six, and I certainly didn’t know anything about shucking oysters. But I had all the time in the world to learn about and do it. 05/17/2023 23:00
“Happy Place”
“Happy Place”
I have a sticker that says “My Happy Place,” and I kept it for a while, wondering where to put it. In the end, I stuck it near my desk so I could see it while I write. I am usually happy when I’m writing. 05/17/2023 23:00
Hay & Forage Producers encouraged to submit samples for analysis
Hay & Forage Producers encouraged to submit samples for analysis
The Beef & Forage Committee of Austin County encourages beef cattle producers to turn in a sample of their hay for analysis at this year’s Austin County Hay Show. In the coming months, hay samples will be accepted at different locations throughout Austin County. The analysis will be done by the Texas A&M Forage testing lab and results will be available after the Annual Fall Forage Seminar at the Austin County Fairgrounds on October 6 or mailed directly to the producer following the program. Each location will have entry forms and directions for collecting samples. Collection boxes will be provided. In addition, the analysis is offered free of charge to anyone growing or feeding hay to livestock. 05/17/2023 23:00
Head to the hills for Fayetteville bike ride classic
Head to the hills for Fayetteville bike ride classic
FAYETTEVILLE – The rolling hills in the Fayetteville area is a fun-filled but challenging ride as the Fayetteville Good Old Bicycle Ride Classic pushes off on Sunday June 4 in downtown Fayetteville. The start point is at the Fayetteville Town Square at 8 a.m. and links road and gravel courses for a fresh 60 mile ride. 05/17/2023 23:00
Baile del Dia de las Madres fantastico!
Baile del Dia de las Madres fantastico!
The Tejano community came out to celebrate with music and dance for the Day of the Mothers or Mother's Day on May 13 at the Colorado County Fairgrounds in Columbus. Rodeo Norteno provided the uplifting music that crowded the dance floor. The Tejano Committee of the Colorado County Fair Association sponsored the event. Photos by John Jones, Banner Press 05/17/2023 23:00
New Justice of the Peace to fill big shoes
New Justice of the Peace to fill big shoes
COLUMBUS – Don Clark was sworn in as Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, on May 11 by the Colorado County Commissioners Court to fill the unex pired term left void by the death of Judge Francis Truchard. 05/17/2023 23:00
Diggs , Fritsch and Magliolo returns home with gold
Diggs , Fritsch and Magliolo returns home with gold
Diggs , Fritsch and Magliolo returns home with g 05/17/2023 23:00
Attempted kidnapping thwarted
Attempted kidnapping thwarted
BELLVILLE – Bellville Police Chief Jason Smalley reported that this past week at about 1:30 p.m., May 10, an attempted kidnapping happened in the parking lot of the 7-Eleven store in Bellville. 05/17/2023 23:00
2023 Magnolia Days Festival brings big time fun to Columbus
2023 Magnolia Days Festival brings big time fun to Columbus
Columbus Chamber of Commerce to host annual springtime festival May 19-20 on historic courthouse square 05/10/2023 23:00
Outburst in the courthouse!
Outburst in the courthouse!
COLUMBUS – Colorado County Commissioners Court met on Monday, May 8, for their regular meeting. However, it was far from regular. 05/10/2023 23:00
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