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Sealy boy’s soccer puts on good outing in scrimmage vs Giddings

Sealy boy’s soccer puts on good outing in scrimmage vs Giddings

SEALY – The Sealy High School boy’s soccer team impressed to start the season with a warm up scrimmage against Giddings High School Dec. 11 at T.J. 12/20/2023 23:00

Flatonia boy's hoops boasts winning record to start '23-'24

Flatonia boy's hoops boasts winning record to start '23-'24

The Flatonia boy’s basket- ball team is staying afloat with a record just above .500 after back-to-back wins over Waelder and Weimar. 12/20/2023 23:00

IDM Program

BELLVILLE - The Austin County Sheriff's Office has been awarded funds through the Texas Department of Transportation’s Impaired Driving Mobilization (IDM) Program. This will allow the sheriff's office to provide increased patrols within portions of unincorporated Austin County, over the holidays. 12/20/2023 23:00

Garwood man arrested for narcotic business

Garwood man arrested for narcotic business

GARWOOD – Members of the Austin County Regional Special Response Team (SRT) executed a search warrant and an arrest warrant in Colorado County on Dec. 7. 12/20/2023 23:00

Money laundering couple arrested

Money laundering couple arrested

Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reports that on the morning of Dec. 14 around 9:20 a.m., Drug Interdiction Investigator David Smith conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 10 at the 663 Mile Marker on a 2015 white Jeep Cherokee SUV for a traffic violation. Upon contact with the driver, several criminal indicators were observed. Smith was given consent to search the vehicle, which was occupied by a male, his wife, and their juvenile son. 12/20/2023 23:00

ISB donates to Deputy Santa

ISB donates to Deputy Santa

ISB donates to Deputy Santa 12/20/2023 23:00

Kids and cops shop together

Kids and cops shop together

Kids and cops shop together 12/20/2023 23:00

Ellinger Holiday Music Show features local artists

Ellinger Holiday Music Show features local artists

Ellinger Holiday Music Show features local artists 12/20/2023 23:00

4-H clubs recognized at Eagle Lake city council

4-H clubs recognized at Eagle Lake city council

EAGLE LAKE – The Whispering Oaks 4-H Club and the Eagle Lake 4-H Club were recognized at a recent Eagle Lake city council meeting. 12/20/2023 23:00

Deputy Santa comes to Colorado County

Deputy Santa comes to Colorado County

COLUMBUS – Deputy Santa came to the Colorado County Fairgrounds in Columbus on Dec. 16 and had a steady stream of kids and kids-at-heart take pictures with Santa. The kids received Christmas presents after a visit with Santa. All went jolly well with most of the children. Some took exception to the man in red and some took equal exception to a ne’er do well, the Grinch. 12/20/2023 23:00

NEW ARRIVAL

ROSALES Valente Rosales and Leslie Soto of La Grange announce the birth of their son, Noah Kade Rosales, born Dec. 10 at 9:52 a.m. at Columbus Community Hospital in Columbus. 12/20/2023 23:00

BANNER COURTS

Court Filings Divorces Filed 12/20/2023 23:00

Property tax cuts go into effect

Property tax cuts go into effect

A total of $18 billion in property tax cuts were approved by more than 80% of voters in the November general election and should be reflected in property tax bills that are due by Jan. 31. The cuts come in the form of increased home exemptions, lower school district rates, and limiting the amount property appraisals can rise. 12/20/2023 23:00

Public safety threats closely monitored

Public safety threats closely monitored

The FBI is closely monitoring threats to public safety during the holiday season which may be amplified by the ongoing Israel-HAMAS conflict. As we are actively communicating and sharing information with our law enforcement partners, faith communities, and others, this Public Service Announcement is being released by the FBI and DHS to the American public to help protect our communities during religious observances and other holiday- related events. 12/20/2023 23:00

LCRA, City of La Grange award $25k grant for shade structure at park playground

LCRA, City of La Grange award $25k grant for shade structure at park playground

La Grange Lions Foundation to install new covering at Kruschel Memorial Park to make playtime safer and cooler 12/20/2023 23:00

Space heaters do more than heat homes

Space heaters do more than heat homes

Heaters can cause fires that can cause serious damage, injuries or death. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), heating equipment caused 44,210 home fires and 480 deaths between 2016 and 2020. 12/20/2023 23:00

Naughty or nice?

Naughty or nice?

One thing I can say for sure for this year is when Santa asks me if I have been naughty or nice. I want to preface my answer with, "I did try!" Well, I thought about trying, which is what counts. At least "they" say it's the thought that counts. I can harken back to my youngster days when I was nice or Santa would take me away on Christmas Eve night, but that happened to my brother, so there is that. 12/20/2023 23:00

“Wild Children”

“Wild Children”

The children were in the pew in front of me. 12/20/2023 23:00

Cozy Up for a Christmas Movie Marathon

Cozy Up for a Christmas Movie Marathon

If you are looking for a stressfree tradition to add to your holiday celebrations this year, let me offer one suggestion. Make some hot chocolate, gather your favorite people, and enjoy a Christmas movie marathon. For those inclined to take my advice, here is a list of Christmas movies to view with your family. 12/20/2023 23:00

BANNER MARKETS

Cattle on hand: 875 Packer Cows: Higher dressing cutter cows, .83-1.00; fatter util - 12/20/2023 23:00

CES PTO receives donation from ISB

CES PTO receives donation from ISB

CES PTO receives donation from ISB 12/20/2023 23:00