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Narcotics investigation leads to arrest of local man

Narcotics investigation leads to arrest of local man

BELLVILLE – The Austin County Regional Special Response Team (SRT) executed search warrants and an arrest warrant at a property located in the 4000 block of Coshatte Road, in Bellville on Nov. 29. These warrants were the result of an ongoing narcotics investigation led by the Westside Narcotics Task Force (HIDTA). 12/13/2023 23:00

Child sexual assault suspected arrested

Child sexual assault suspected arrested

HEMPSTEAD – Fausto Romero-Lomeli, 37, was indicted by an Austin County Grand Jury for Continuous Sexual Assault of a Child on Nov. 15. An Austin County deputy currently assigned to the US Marshals Gulf Coast Violent Offender and Fugitive Task Force was given the task of locating and arresting Romero-Lomeli. 12/13/2023 23:00

How to secure your child’s future

How to secure your child’s future

SCHULENBURG – Every parent wants the best for their child’s future, and one of the best ways to make sure your child will have a bright future is to be sure that you are correctly using the right car seat for your child and that the seat is correctly installed in your vehicle every time. The problem is that keeping them safe in vehicles isn’t as easy as it might appear. 12/13/2023 23:00

Christmas Eve Creamy Crockpot Hot Chocolate

Christmas Eve Creamy Crockpot Hot Chocolate

In Texas, the wintery chill of the night or early morning is short. 12/13/2023 23:00

Fayette County receives Community Impact grant

Fayette County receives Community Impact grant

Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek says that CIT Investigator Jeremy Castleberry applied for and received a grant through the Fayette Community Foundation and the Red Door Fund for Mental Health. 12/13/2023 23:00

Legal challenges to amendments appear quashed

Legal challenges to amendments appear quashed

A half-dozen lawsuits challenging the 13 approved Texas constitutional amendments appear to be dead in the water, The Dallas Morning News reported. 12/13/2023 23:00

Silver Drivers Safe Texans program

Silver Drivers Safe Texans program

Silver Drivers Safe Texans aim to reduce traffic fatalities and se vere injuries among pedestrian and bicyclists Silver Drivers Safe Texans are encouraging the public to be safe road users in order to reduce the death rates in Texas. They are also encouraging drivers to be on the lookout for pedestrians and bicyclists to help reduce traffic deaths. 12/13/2023 23:00

CES teachers receive classroom grants

CES teachers receive classroom grants

COLUMBUS – Maranda Dominguez received a $500 Classroom Grant from the Columbus Education Foundation (CEF) to purchase spe- cific "learning tools" for her fifth-grade math students. She has wished for roll-away white boards for some time. Her CEF Classroom Grant will make her wish come true! Dominguez wants to use these white boards with small groups working together to solve problems. The white boards can inspire students to feel more comfortable speaking in math class. Better communication skills are one of many bonuses she plans to garner in her attempts to help her students solve math problems. 12/13/2023 23:00

Ho, Ho, Humf

’Tis the season to be jolly. Fa la la la la, Humf. It is sad when I can identify more with the Grinch than with Santa Claus. Where is that holiday spirit? I don’t see what all this holiday cheer is about. 12/13/2023 23:00

“Dressing up for Christmas”

“Dressing up for Christmas”

I tend to be a Christmas maximalist; at least if you ask my husband, Peter, that's what he would say. 12/13/2023 23:00

Wildlife Tax Valuation class

Wildlife Tax Valuation class

WEIMAR – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in Austin and Colorado counties is partnering with Texas Parks and Wildlife to host a Feathers, Furs, and Farming program on Saturday, Dec. 15. The focus of this program will center around Wildlife Tax Valuation. Two general CEUs will be offered for TDA Pesticide Applicators. 12/13/2023 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 12/13/2023 23:00

Columbus Seniors Together gets special treat

Columbus Seniors Together gets special treat

Columbus Seniors Together gets special treat 12/13/2023 23:00

BANNER MARKETS

Ca ttle on hand: 1,645 Packer Cows: Higher dressing cutter cows, .83-1.02; fatter util - 12/13/2023 23:00

Seniors Together donates to Deputy Santa program

Seniors Together donates to Deputy Santa program

Seniors Together donates to Deputy Santa program 12/13/2023 23:00

Colorado County Crime Stoppers donates to good cause

Colorado County Crime Stoppers donates to good cause

Colorado County Crime Stoppers donates to good cause 12/13/2023 23:00

Choir dazzles crowd

Columbus Community

Choir dazzles crowd 12/13/2023 23:00

Columbus Mayor Lori An Gobert addresses Columbus Lions Club

Columbus Mayor Lori An Gobert addresses Columbus Lions Club

Photo by Columbus Lions Club 12/13/2023 23:00

ELPD adds to ranks

ELPD adds to ranks

ELPD adds to ranks 12/13/2023 23:00

BANNER BRIEFS

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Looks a lot like Christmas!

Looks a lot like Christmas!

In many parts of the U.S., the Christmas season kicks off the day after Thanksgiving. 12/06/2023 23:00