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Texas gives $125 million to rural sheriffs and prosecutors
Texas gives $125 million to rural sheriffs and prosecutors
The 2023 legislation establishing the grant program also includes new equipment for rural sheriffs. Texas has awarded $125 million in grants to rural sheriffs and prosecutors across the state, the Texas Comptroller said in a statement last week – an effort to help those law enforcement agencies attract and keep talent in their communities. 02/28/2024 23:00
Early voting ends Friday
Early voting ends Friday
Early voting in the March 5 primary election ends Friday with a host of candidates on the ballot in both parties, including president, U.S. Senate, all 38 Texas U.S. representatives, all 150 Texas House representatives, and down to local races for district attorney, sheriff and other positions. 02/28/2024 23:00
Revitalization!
Revitalization!
The Columbus Chamber of Commerce strives to be at the table of the many conversations happening in the region on workforce, transportation, housing, business growth, economic stability, and community development. As we analyze what is internal to determine where we can help guide and determine outcomes, we also must analyze what is external, the areas where we have little to no ability to help guide or determine outcomes, i.e., weather, national economy, and international conflicts. 02/28/2024 23:00
The Postscript
The Postscript
“A Borrowed Plate” 02/28/2024 23:00
Abolition and Fayette County
Abolition and Fayette County
Pre-Civil War Fayette County, Texas counted on slave labor to assist with the production of corn, tobacco, wool, and cotton. The region was home to 3,786 slaves out of a total population of 11,604. These slaves had the legal status of personal property; they were subjected to being bought and sold, hired out, and mortgaged. No rights to marry, have a family, own property, or free themselves existed. 02/28/2024 23:00
The World’s Best Card Trick – Improve Your Skills
The World’s Best Card Trick – Improve Your Skills
“I don’t even have any good skills. You know, like nunchuck skills, bow hunting skills, computer hacking skills. Girls only want boyfriends who have great skills!” Napoleon Dynamite. 02/28/2024 23:00
Got a hunger for sausage?
Got a hunger for sausage?
SCHULENBURG - Hav - en't had sausage in a while? Well, that’s too long. The wait is over come April 6 when the Ninth Annual Schulenburg Sausagefest cranks out some great sausage and food. 02/28/2024 23:00
Ellis joins Weimar PD
Ellis joins Weimar PD
WEIMAR - Jason Ellis, was shown in Feb. 19 by Weimar Po - lice Chief Mark Jameson as the newest officer with the Weimar Police Department at Weimar City Hall. 02/28/2024 23:00
BANNER MARKETS
BANNER MARKETS
02/28/2024 23:00
Bluebonnet Master Gardener Annual Plant Sales set
Bluebonnet Master Gardener Annual Plant Sales set
SEALY - The Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association hosts its Annual Plant Sale on Saturday, April 13, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. or until sold out. This year's plant sale will be held at the Levine Park Pavilion at 406 Main St. in Sealy. 02/28/2024 23:00
Get Moving! - Join Fayette County’s Walk Across Texas
Get Moving! - Join Fayette County’s Walk Across Texas
Create healthy habits, lower your risk of disease, meet new friends, and achieve your 2023 health goals! Join Fayette Coun - ty's upcoming eight-week Walk Across Texas! Program, which starts Sunday, March 10. 02/28/2024 23:00
Scholarship for graduating seniors 2024 and college students for Austin County students
Scholarship for graduating seniors 2024 and college students for Austin County students
02/28/2024 23:00
BANNER BRIEFS
BANNER BRIEFS
02/28/2024 23:00
Sheriff Korenek given patriot award
Sheriff Korenek given patriot award
Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek was presented the Patriot Award by Deputy Hardy Hay and a representative from the Department of Defense, in the office of Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) on Feb. 14. 02/21/2024 23:00
Daughters and Dates Sweetheart Dance bedazzled
Daughters and Dates Sweetheart Dance bedazzled
LA GRANGE –They pulled out all the stops for the girls of La Grange Elementary School on Jan 9, with a PTO-sponsored Daughters and Dates Sweetheart Dance. The girls were dressed in beautiful dresses and some with tiaras and pearls, but all with laughter and smiles on their dates’ armsmostly daddies. 02/21/2024 23:00
Casino Royale Night winner with a full house
Casino Royale Night winner with a full house
SEALY – As the betting chips were flying and the cards were being dealt, the crowd at the American Legion Hall in Sealy was in for some serious gambling at the 3rd Annual Casino Royal Night. Win, lose, or draw; it was for a worthy cause to benefit so many. The Sealy American Legion Post 442, Friends of Sealy American Legion, and Charitable Heroes Achieving Memorable Performances (C.H.A.M.P) charitable donations raise the stakes to $600,000. 02/21/2024 23:00
Small brewery wins big at 2024 Texas Craft Brewers Cup
Small brewery wins big at 2024 Texas Craft Brewers Cup
Hound Song Brewing Co recognized at the annual statewide professional beer competition in Texas 02/21/2024 23:00
Weimar officer presented lifesaving award
Weimar officer presented lifesaving award
WEIMAR - Officer Robin Allen responded to a residence to assist with a medical call of a male not breathing on Dec. 19, 2023. 02/21/2024 23:00
Express Vote ballots available
Express Vote ballots available
Colorado County prides itself on assisting voters with getting their ballots cast and making sure the voices of Colorado County voters are heard by providing accurate voting results. Our mission statement is to uphold a high level of professional election standards in order to earn and preserve public confidence in the electoral process. We recognize that many changes have been made to elections in the last couple of years, both on the local level, and in overall state legislation. Colorado County takes the accuracy and security of the voting process seriously. Elections is an ever-evolving beast and in the spotlight on both a national and local level. 02/21/2024 23:00
Number of area teams compete in Columbus golf tourney
Number of area teams compete in Columbus golf tourney
Banner Press photos by Brian Pierson 02/21/2024 23:00
Sealy softball rolling early
Sealy softball rolling early
The Sealy High School softball team has gotten off to a great start as they surged to a 2-0 record February 15 with a 10-0 win against Jersey Village. Key performers were Jade Barton and Hannah Diemer, who each had two hits. Other big time performers were Jaylyn Packebush and Blair Kram with two RBI’s each, along with Caylee Syzdek, Katie Eder, and Avery Grigar, who all had one RBI each. 02/21/2024 23:00
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