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BANNER BRIEFS
BANNER BRIEFS
07/12/2023 23:00
Habitat for Humanity success story
Habitat for Humanity success story
COLUMBUS - Life deals us a bad hand now and then. Sometimes it seems like there is nowhere to go. However, for Jolynn Stancik, she chose to go up in life instead of drowning in self-pity. When her living situation looked bleak, Habitat for Humanity came into her life and the rest is history. 07/05/2023 04:00
Sealy man wanted on federal warrant
Sealy man wanted on federal warrant
LA GRANGE – Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported that Christopher Deborde of Sealy was arrested on a federal arrest warrant at the La Grange Carter Motel on June 28. 07/05/2023 04:00
LG RV Park's equipment stolen
LG RV Park's equipment stolen
LA GRANGE – La Grange Police Chief David Gilbreath reported that thieves driving a black F-350 and a white F-250 stole a 2019 Bobcat skid steer and a 2018 Big Tex dump trailer from the LG-RV Resort in La Grange on June 21 around 11 p.m. 07/05/2023 04:00
Beating the heat Blue Bell style
Beating the heat Blue Bell style
07/05/2023 04:00
St. Mark's Medical Center: Hope for continued hospital operations brightens
St. Mark's Medical Center: Hope for continued hospital operations brightens
07/05/2023 04:00
Fugitive arrested for burglary in Austin County
Fugitive arrested for burglary in Austin County
Wanted fugitive Jerome An- 07/05/2023 04:00
Major fire incident averted
Major fire incident averted
COLUMBUS - The Colum bus Fire Department had Lady Luck on its side on June 27. The whole fire station could have 07/05/2023 04:00
Snakes Alive!
Snakes Alive!
Snakes Alive! 07/05/2023 04:00
Fayette County Commissioners Court holds regular meeting
Fayette County Commissioners Court holds regular meeting
LA GRANGE – The Fayette County Commissioner’s Court held its regularly scheduled meet- ing on June 22. The agenda includ ed: 07/05/2023 04:00
LCRA offers grants of up to $50k
LCRA offers grants of up to $50k
AUSTIN – The Lower Colorado River Authority is offering grants of up to $50,000 to sup- port first responders and improve local community centers, museums, parks and more. 07/05/2023 04:00
Navidad Valley CattleWomen to Host 5K Ranch Run
Navidad Valley CattleWomen to Host 5K Ranch Run
SCHULENBURG – Navidad Valley CattleWomen will hold their 10th Annual 5K Ranch Run on Aug. 5 in conjunction with the Schulenburg Festival. 07/05/2023 04:00
LCRA urges everyone to use water wisely
LCRA urges everyone to use water wisely
Outdoor watering can account for up to 70% of home water use Though recent rains have provided some welcome relief, drought continues across much of Central Texas and the Lower Colorado River Authority is urging everyone to be mindful of using water wisely. 07/05/2023 04:00
Summer Bridge Program offered by ACCSS
Summer Bridge Program offered by ACCSS
SCHULENBURG – Transitioning to college can be an exciting yet intimidating experience for many high school students. With new and unknown academic and social challenges on the horizon, it's normal for students to feel overwhelmed. The good news is that a summer bridge program can help alleviate some of the stress and make the transition to college easy and enjoyable. 07/05/2023 04:00
The Postscript
The Postscript
“The Last Song” 07/05/2023 04:00
Surprise!
Surprise!
Life is full of surprises. Like, when I found out the Easter Bunny is really white with pink ears instead of pink with white ears. Come to find out that San ta Clause is very friendly and jovial, not the six-foot mean old guy with a beard who had a little too much egg nog and threatened to carry off us kids at Grandma and Grandpa Jones’ house. 07/05/2023 04:00
Perils of a Hungry Traveler – dieting in Paradise
Perils of a Hungry Traveler – dieting in Paradise
The other night my wife prepared a tantalizing dish for dinner – eggplant parmesan. Loitering in the kitchen, preparing to fill my plate, I was reminded of a story. It is true, and relates a week-long escapade that was part of a trip to Europe undertaken in my youth. Misadventures make for good stories… Fresh out of college and work ing at the local newspaper, I was invited by two of my co-workers to join them on an adventure. We spent a glorious time gallivanting around Europe that summer. 07/05/2023 04:00
First Aid & CPR Workshop offered
First Aid & CPR Workshop offered
The Fayette County Extension office will host a CPR-First Aid Workshop on Saturday, Aug. 12, which will be conducted by Kim Sodek, Public Health Nurse TDSHS Region 6/5S. 07/05/2023 04:00
Multi-County new Landowner Educational Series
Multi-County new Landowner Educational Series
The Multi-County New Landowner Education program is a series of eight informational meetings, seminars, and field days designed to make new landowners in Austin, Colorado, and Fayette Counties aware of what types of agricultural enterprises are best for their property. Participants in the program will hear from experts in a variety of fields in agriculture about best management practices that can be implemented on their own property. This innovative program assists new landowners in understanding the concepts of rural living. Participants in the program are given exposure to ideas on raising livestock and horses, plant identification, fence building, applying pesticides, soil testing, stock pond management, pond construction, fruit and nut pro duction, rainwater harvesting, turf management, and much more. The program serves as a way for new residents of these counties to network and meet new people in their communities, find out what can be done on their land, what operations can be successful, and possibly what opportunities they have to serve the community. The programs will be held on the third Friday of the months of August through November. Each month's meeting will be held at different locations in one of the four counties. The meetings begin at 1:30 p.m. and will last about four hours depending on the topic and possible tour stops. The cost for the program is $20.00 per person per meeting. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for pesticide applicators will be offered as they are applicable. A great selection of refreshments will be provided at each session. August 18 – Bees and Trees for Homeowners September 15 – Horticulture Production – Fruit Trees, Pecans, and Grapes for Landowners October 20 – Wildlife Management and Native Prairie Restoration November 17 – Emerging Issues for Rural Landowners 07/05/2023 04:00
WCJC announce free college initiative
WCJC announce free college initiative
WHARTON– Wharton County Junior College recently announced a Free College initiative offering full tuition and fees scholarships to qualified students majoring in certain healthcare professions programs at the college. Students must be registered in a minimum of six semester credit hours and enrolled in the Licensed Vocational Nursing, Health Information Technology, Emergency Medical Services or Human Services programs at WCJC. The purpose is to encourage persistence and completion of certificates and degrees leading to employment in high-need allied health occupations. The simplicity of the Free College initiative is that it not only pays for qualified students' tuition and fees for the Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 semesters, but it also offers a seamless process for being considered. Students do not have to complete a scholarship application because, one to two weeks after they register, the scholarship will be applied to their accounts. 07/05/2023 04:00
Hendrix Industries cuts ribbon with Sealy Chamber
Hendrix Industries cuts ribbon with Sealy Chamber
06/28/2023 23:00
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