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Fayette Community Foundation receives $6,000
Fayette Community Foundation receives $6,000
Fayette Community Foundation receives $6,000 06/28/2023 23:00
Alley Cats bring home the bacon
Alley Cats bring home the bacon
COLUMBUS – The Columbus Annual June Cook-Off was cookin’ on its own with temperatures in the high 90s with the heat index well into the 100s. But that didn’t stop the avid bunch of barbecue’ers from parking up under the huge shade trees at the Colorado County Fairgrounds on June 16 - June 17. 06/28/2023 23:00
What’s fresh at the Farmers and Artisan Market?
What’s fresh at the Farmers and Artisan Market?
BELLVILLE – This Saturday, July 1, pack up the cooler and the dog to come out for lots of summer goodness and fun for the kids at the Bellville Farmers and Artisan Market from 9 a.m. to noon. Kiddos will enjoy free jumping fun with Lone Star Bounce House next to the Pavilion at Chesley Park, with a playground, walking path, gazebo and picnic tables. It all takes place under the shade of the Jim Bishop Pavilion and beyond. If you’ve not been before, this extended show is located where Bell meets Palm Street in Bellville. 06/28/2023 23:00
Columbus Farmers Market throws shade on hot day
Columbus Farmers Market throws shade on hot day
Columbus Farmers Market throws shade on hot day 06/28/2023 23:00
Peru churches supported by St. Paul Lutheran
Peru churches supported by St. Paul Lutheran
COLUMBUS – The St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Columbus held a fundraiser on June 13 to help support churches in Peru. 06/28/2023 23:00
Bugle Boy showcases Ray Prim
Bugle Boy showcases Ray Prim
Bugle Boy showcases Ray Prim 06/28/2023 23:00
Eagle Lake VFD receives $50,000 grant
Eagle Lake VFD receives $50,000 grant
Eagle Lake VFD receives $50,000 grant 06/28/2023 23:00
Colorado County Senior Connections gather for fun
Colorado County Senior Connections gather for fun
COLUMBUS – The Colorado County Senior Connections group gathered together once again on June 21 at the Stafford Opera House in Columbus to have fun, play games and eat. 06/28/2023 23:00
2023 Colorado County Fair Pageant contest opens soon
2023 Colorado County Fair Pageant contest opens soon
Contestants for the 2023 Colorado County Fair pageant can register online via https://coloradocountyfair.org/!!! or by calling one of the directors below. The contestant or parent must attend an informational meeting at the fairgrounds office on Wednesday, July 5 or Thursday, July 6 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. for sign-up, information, and season passes to sell. If unable to attend, contact either Shannan Gerik at (979) 732-0865 or Heidi May at (832) 588-5525 to get the information packet before the deadline. The deadline to enter the pageant is Tuesday, July 18. The fair queen pageants will take place Thursday, Sept. 7, on stage in the Founders Hall at the fairgrounds. The little miss/mister and junior miss pageant begins at 5:30 p.m. followed by the junior fair queen pageant then the fair queen pageant. 06/28/2023 23:00
EL Noon Lions awards scholarship
EL Noon Lions awards scholarship
EL Noon Lions awards scholarship 06/21/2023 23:00
Home Grown Vegetable Contest winners
Home Grown Vegetable Contest winners
BELLVILLE – The Home-Grown Vegetable Contest was held on June 10 at Linseisen’s Feed & Supply in Bellville, the host of the event. Along with the contest, there was an educational program on Different Types of Fertilizers & When to Fertilize What, presented by Shelby Dovzak from Nelson’s Plant Food. Nelson’s Plant Food provided a wonderful speaker. The Austin County Horticulture Committee donated the gift certificates for the first, sec ond and third place Best of Show. 06/21/2023 23:00
LCRA awards nearly $815,000 in grants to support community projects
LCRA awards nearly $815,000 in grants to support community projects
AUSTIN – The Lower Colorado River Authority recently awarded nearly $815,000 in Community Development Partnership Program grants for a wide range of projects across LCRA’s wholesale electric, water and transmission service areas. 06/21/2023 23:00
Juneteenth parade and celebration draws crowd
Juneteenth parade and celebration draws crowd
Juneteenth parade and celebration draws crowd 06/21/2023 23:00
Summer Programs offered by Turtle Wing Foundation
Summer Programs offered by Turtle Wing Foundation
It's a busy summer for Turtle Wing Foundation, with many opportunities to learn, grow, and play for our Turtle Wing families as well as educational professionals and daycare staff in the local area. 06/21/2023 23:00
Fayette Community Foundation administers $68,500 at scholarship reception
Fayette Community Foundation administers $68,500 at scholarship reception
LA GRANGE – The Fayette Community Foundation (FCF) proudly hosted its third annual scholarship reception on May 21 at the Historic Casino Hall in La Grange. Celebrations! by Bistro 108 Events and Catering provided a beautiful spread of light bites for the reception where awarded students and their families were able to meet the FCF Board, scholarship donors, and fund representatives who made their scholarships possible. 06/21/2023 23:00
Rise Broadband joins Eagle Lake chamber
Rise Broadband joins Eagle Lake chamber
Rise Broadband joins Eagle Lake chamber 06/21/2023 23:00
Fayetteville chamber mixer pulls out the smiles
Fayetteville chamber mixer pulls out the smiles
Fayetteville chamber mixer pulls out the smiles 06/21/2023 23:00
Festival Hill celebrates Fayette County Day
Festival Hill celebrates Fayette County Day
Festival Hill celebrates Fayette County Day 06/21/2023 23:00
Two attend band drum major camp
Two attend band drum major camp
Two attend band drum major camp 06/21/2023 23:00
Bellville band students advance
Bellville band students advance
Bellville Director of Bands Kenneth Peters said his band students advanced to state on a solo and ensemble. The group received a Division I rating on an ensemble or memorized Level 1 solo. Students Andie Eckermann, Emily Chen, Evelin Cornejo, Heyzel Espinoza, Ruth Garcia, Lydia Huebner, Robert Smith, Koda Barnett, Zander Felter, Kaleb Jacobs, Seth Trahan, Leah Kutch and Mia Surovik make the cut. Lea Kutch and Mia Surovik earned a gold medal for a first di vision rating at the state level. 06/21/2023 23:00
Is Sealy losing its cool?
Is Sealy losing its cool?
SEALY – Once, a place where kids would ride their bikes and enjoy a great day of swimming had water thrown on it. Sealy Mayor Carolyn Bilski announced that the Irene LeBlanc Pool would be closed for the time being while other avenues of water fun are explored for the citizens and visitors of Sealy. 06/21/2023 23:00
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