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Texas counties among nation’s fastest growing
Texas counties among nation’s fastest growing
Recent estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau indicate that six of the 10 fastest-growing counties in the United States from 2022 to 2023 were in Texas. According to the Texas Tribune, Kaufman County, just east of Dallas, led the list with a 7.6% increase in new residents that brought its population to more than 185,000. Census data shows that Rockwall and Liberty counties closed out the top three, with growth rates of 6.5% and 5.7%, respectively. 03/20/2024 23:00
Two separate elections in May
Two separate elections in May
DMINISTRATOR Colorado County will hold two separate elections in May. Both elections are equally important for different reasons. It is also imperative that voters pay attention to voting locations and times because each election is different. Columbus Independent School District, Weimar Independent School District, and the City of Weimar will hold joint elections on Saturday, May 4. CISD will have a Trustee and Bond election. WISD will hold a Trustee election and the City of Weimar will have a race for Mayor and councilmen. 03/20/2024 23:00
Jr Ambassador scholarships
Jr Ambassador scholarships
COLUMBUS – The Columbus Chamber of Commerce Ju- nior Ambassador Scholarships are open to full-time students who are entering the 11th grade in the fall of 2024 at Columbus High School, Classical Conversations Homeschool Program, Accredited Private Schools, or One Day Academy Homeschool Program. The Junior Ambassa dor will be required volunteer 25 hours for the chamber over the course of two years. 03/20/2024 23:00
Learn to paint expressive still life
Learn to paint expressive still life
FAYETTEVILLE - Arts for Rural Texas (ARTS) is thrilled to announce an upcoming painting workshop with Eric Jacobsen. Learn to paint expressive still life in oil or acrylic, loosen up your style, and give life and energy to your paintings! 03/20/2024 23:00
Preserving the Harvest workshop set
Preserving the Harvest workshop set
LA GRANGE - The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Of - fice, Fayette County will offer a food preservation workshop called “Preserving the Harvest” on Saturday, May 11, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Fayette Coun- ty Agricultural Building at 255 Svoboda L in La Grange. 03/20/2024 23:00
5K race held in conjunction with Schulenburg Sausage Festival
5K race held in conjunction with Schulenburg Sausage Festival
SCHULENBURG – The Schulenburg Sausage Festival (https:www.schulenburgsausagefest. com/) is a day of fun and festivities to be held this year on Saturday, April 6, in downtown Schulenburg. 03/20/2024 23:00
Footprints of Fayette African Americans of Round Top
Footprints of Fayette African Americans of Round Top
03/20/2024 23:00
“Useful”
“Useful”
I had a discouraging day yesterday. 03/20/2024 23:00
ELIS picks February Students of the Month
ELIS picks February Students of the Month
03/20/2024 23:00
Straight shootin’ Sealy Gun Show
Straight shootin’ Sealy Gun Show
Straight shootin’ Sealy Gun Show 03/20/2024 23:00
There is no place like home
There is no place like home
BELLVILLE - During February, EEA (Extension Ed - ucation Association) of Austin County, which is a direct part of the Texas A&M AgriLife Exten sion Service, in a bid to unearth the hidden gems of their own backyard, embarked on an en- riching field trip, delving into the historic sites and fantastic wonders of Bellville. 03/20/2024 23:00
Historically accurate cast iron care at San Felipe Museum
Historically accurate cast iron care at San Felipe Museum
Historically accurate cast iron care at San Felipe Museum 03/20/2024 23:00
Seniors Together welcome Weimar PD
Seniors Together welcome Weimar PD
WEIMAR – The Weimar Police Department was welcomed to the Seniors Together - Weimar group on March 13 to socialize and get to know some of the folks who come to play cards and dominos, have a great hot meal, and play Bingo. 03/20/2024 23:00
Time to prep for ACT/SAT
Time to prep for ACT/SAT
03/20/2024 23:00
Columbus Food Pantry launches website
Columbus Food Pantry launches website
COLUMBUS – The Colum- bus Food Pantry is launching a website. 03/20/2024 23:00
Richard Whitten named Weimar City Manager
Richard Whitten named Weimar City Manager
WEIMAR – Richard C. Whitten III, 59, was unanimously voted in as the new city manager of Weimar during a regularly scheduled city council meeting on March 4 in Weimar. 03/13/2024 23:00
Nothing but muscle at the Classic Car Stampede
Nothing but muscle at the Classic Car Stampede
BELLVILLE–Over 350 cars cruised into downtown Bellville on March 9, and it was a candy store for car enthusiasts during the Classic Car Stampede. It was muscle, muscle, and more muscle as throngs of crowds salivated over the raw power and beauty of cars from days gone by. 03/13/2024 23:00
Lindemann wins the gold star in bid for sheriff
Lindemann wins the gold star in bid for sheriff
In a closely watched race, the Colorado County Sheriff’s position was won by Justin Lindemann. 03/13/2024 23:00
WC receives Dealership Dealer of the Year
WC receives Dealership Dealer of the Year
BRENHAM–WC Tractor, family- owned and operated since 1939, has been named the 2024 National Dealership of the Year (Rural Lifestyle Dealer 2024) for the tractor industry. 03/13/2024 23:00
Life sentence for habitual offender
Life sentence for habitual offender
BELLVILLE – An Austin County Jury found Darryl Glenn Phillips, 62, guilty of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon before District Judge Jeff Steinhauser on March 7, 2024. 03/13/2024 23:00
Brahmas and Tigers boys golf bring bags to El Campo
Brahmas and Tigers boys golf bring bags to El Campo
03/13/2024 23:00
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