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The definition of Talent
The definition of Talent
The den supported the acoustical overtures for Sunday afternoons. Once it was a double-car garage. Now it is a sprawling carpeted room with bookshelves, cabinets full of vinyl records, glass-doored cabinets with China and Crystal, a television, Dad’s rocking chair, Mama’s sewing table, a 1911 upright piano, and a small prairie of open floor space. 02/01/2023 23:00
Founder’s Park in La Grange
Founder’s Park in La Grange
LA GRANGE – The Founders Park located on the courthouse square is a small “pocket” park located next to the Fayette County Clerk's office. Patsy Creed donated the land for the park which was dedicated in September 2012. The donation was made in order for a small park to be created across from the courthouse to honor and tell the story of prominent Fayette County pioneer settlers. 02/01/2023 23:00
Cardboard flaps
Cardboard flaps
It wasn’t that long ago, so it seems, I was free-wheeling it down the road on my huge mo- torcycle with the mufflers doing that Harley-Davidson thing. Bikers would know what I mean. The wind blowing through my hair, hitting the open road with nary a care in the world. At least, that is how I imagined it as I rode my bicycle on FM 949 with card- board flaps pinned on my bike so the wheels’ spokes would hit the flap and make an awesome motorcycle sound. Of course, my hair wasn’t that long back then yet. 02/01/2023 23:00
The Postscript
The Postscript
"Walking in the snow" 02/01/2023 23:00
City of Eagle Lake addresses storm
City of Eagle Lake addresses storm
Eagle Lake Family, 02/01/2023 23:00
Lawmakers push $15K teacher raises
Lawmakers push $15K teacher raises
A group of House Democrats is proposing a $15,000 raise for the state’s teachers and a 25% raise for other state employees by using some of the state’s record budget surplus. State Rep. James Talarico, D-Austin, announced the bill last week and was joined by Democratic legislators and teachers, the Austin American- Statesman reported. 02/01/2023 23:00
LCRA to build new build new peaker power plant
LCRA to build new build new peaker power plant
New facility planned in Central Texas will ramp up in minutes when extra power is needed 02/01/2023 23:00
Letter to the editor …
Letter to the editor …
Dear Editor: 02/01/2023 23:00
Private application training for 2023
Private application training for 2023
BELLVILLE – If you plan on using a state-limited use or state- restricted use pesticide, such as Grazon P+D, 2 4-D, Weedmaster, etc., and need a license, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Austin County will be hosting several Private Applicator Training classes during 2023 at the Austin County Extension Office at 800 E Wendt St. in Bellville. 02/01/2023 23:00
Regional pecan show results
Regional pecan show results
Austin County had five pecan entries move on from the county show to the East Regional Pecan Show for the 2022 crop year. There was a total of 93 entries from 12 different counties. 02/01/2023 23:00
Learn, Grow, Eat and Go kicks Off
Learn, Grow, Eat and Go kicks Off
SEALY – Learn, Grow, Eat and Go! Has officially kicked off at Sealy Elementary school. The educational program will run from January to March. It is a youth gardening program that was created by the Junior Master Gardening program. 02/01/2023 23:00
Did You Know...
Did You Know...
Tomato sauce is not Italian at all but Mexican in origin? 01/25/2023 23:00
Letter to the Editor …
Letter to the Editor …
Most of us were raised to be kind to all living creatures. We were taught to respect life. 01/25/2023 23:00
Letter to the Editor …
Letter to the Editor …
Last week I was driving down Travis Street in Columbus. Anytime I see the colors red or aqua, I always do a double take on what it might be. To my total shock, there was a young girl, maybe six or seven years old, on an aqua-colored electric scooter, not wearing a helmet. To make matters worse, she also had a young child, maybe three or four years old, sitting on the front handlebars and another younger child sitting on the back. 01/25/2023 23:00
Border security, tax relief and raises top list in state
Border security, tax relief and raises top list in state
For the Texas House and Senate, there is not much daylight between each chamber’s priorities in this year’s legislative session. 01/25/2023 23:00
Speaker open to resort-style casinos
Speaker open to resort-style casinos
House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, told The Dallas Morning News and other media outlets that he is open to bringing resort-style casinos to Texas. But don't expect to find slot machines in 7-Eleven stores if casino gambling is legalized. 01/18/2023 23:00
What to expect in legislative session
What to expect in legislative session
The 2023 Texas legislative session opened Jan. 10, with property taxes, gun control and the power grid expected to be among the top issues on the agenda. 01/11/2023 23:00
Feds investigating meltdown at Southwest Airlines
Feds investigating meltdown at Southwest Airlines
Massive flight cancellations by Southwest Airlines during the Christmas holiday week are prompting the federal government to look into why thousands of trav - elers were left stranded across the country, along with huge piles of luggage in airports served by the beleaguered airline. 01/04/2023 23:00
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