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Beryl barrels by
Beryl barrels by
For the tri-county area, relief came in Beryl’s eye, moving more towards Katy at the last moments before landfall on July 8, at about 4 a.m. on the Gulf of Mexico coastline. Hurricane Beryl’s effects began to be felt at 10 p.m. on July 7. Although it’s considered the dry side that the area was on, much-needed rain came by the bucketful. However, along with the rain came the wind that gusted up to 70-plus miles an hour in some locations. 07/10/2024 23:00
Let Freedom Ring!
Let Freedom Ring!
Let Freedom Ring! 07/10/2024 23:00
Henry Potter: Legends are made of these
Henry Potter: Legends are made of these
COLUMBUS – Although Columbus was his native stomping ground, Henry Potter’s presence was felt miles away until his death on July 4. What fit ting day to leave this world than on a day that is the essence of who Potter was and who will be remembered for his patriotism and love of country. 07/10/2024 23:00
New Colorado County Fair float unveiled
New Colorado County Fair float unveiled
COLUMBUS–After 30 years, the Colorado County Fair royalty gets a new float courtesy of the many hours of dedicated service it took fair members and great sponsors. Fair volunteer Ronnie Huebel brought the float to the fairgrounds, and then all hands were on deck to piece it together and see how it looked in its final state. 07/10/2024 23:00
Navidad Valley CattleWomen to host 11th Annual 5K Ranch Run
Navidad Valley CattleWomen to host 11th Annual 5K Ranch Run
SCHULENBURG – Navidad Valley CattleWomen will hold their 11th Annual 5K Ranch Run on Aug. 3 in conjunction with the Schulenburg Festival. 07/03/2024 23:00
Fayette Electric Cooperative announces annual meeting of members
Fayette Electric Cooperative announces annual meeting of members
LA GRANGE – Mark your calendars for Fayette Electric Cooperative’s Annual Meeting of members on Wednesday, July 17. This meeting will be held at the KC Community Center located at 190 South Brown St. in La Grange. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for registration, with the meeting beginning at 7 p.m. 07/03/2024 23:00
The Postscript
The Postscript
07/03/2024 23:00
Columbus Community Hospital’s annual fundraising dinner and auction to support surgery and maternity services
Columbus Community Hospital’s annual fundraising dinner and auction to support surgery and maternity services
COLUMBUS - The Co lumbus Community Hospital’s Annual Fundraising Dinner and Auction will raise funds for advanced surgery and maternity care equipment. The hospital is deploying innovative, state-ofthe- art equipment to continue advancing high-quality care for the Columbus region. 07/03/2024 23:00
Private Applicator Training
Private Applicator Training
BELLVILLE - The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Austin County will be hosting two Private Applicator Training classes at the Austin County Extension Office located at 800 E. Wendt St. in Bellville. 07/03/2024 23:00
Sybil Ludington’s Midnight Ride – An American Story
Sybil Ludington’s Midnight Ride – An American Story
Sometimes called the female Paul Revere, 16-year-old Sybil Ludington’s bold exploits and bravery during the chaos of the Revolutionary War deserve to be remembered. 07/03/2024 23:00
With too few mental health providers, more patients turn to primary care
With too few mental health providers, more patients turn to primary care
Working with one cancer pa- tient 15 years ago was all it took to convince Barbara Chapman, a nurse working in a Dallas primary care practice at the time, that the mental health treatment model needed serious work. 07/03/2024 23:00
Travis County Attorney drops charges against 79 UT-Austin protesters
Travis County Attorney drops charges against 79 UT-Austin protesters
Criminal trespassing charges were dropped against 79 peo ple arrested at a pro-Palestinian demonstration at the University of Texas at Austin on April 29. 07/03/2024 23:00
Fire safety urged for Fourth
Fire safety urged for Fourth
With the Fourth of July bringing a possible four-day weekend for lucky Texans, the Texas A&M Forest Service urges outdoor enthusiasts to exercise fire safety outdoors, especially when using fireworks or starting campfires to roast hot dogs and toast marshmallows. 07/03/2024 23:00
LCRA awards more than $1M in grants for community projects
LCRA awards more than $1M in grants for community projects
munity Development Partnership Program grants for community projects across LCRA’s wholesale electric, water and transmission service areas. 07/03/2024 23:00
College News
College News
The following students received degrees for the Spring 2024: 07/03/2024 23:00
Task force seizes narcotics in Columbus during raid
Task force seizes narcotics in Columbus during raid
COLUMBUS – On June 24 at approximately, 11:45 p.m., members of the Austin County Regional Special Response Team (SRT) cond ucted an ope ration to execute 07/03/2024 23:00
Trail ride shots leads to arrest
Trail ride shots leads to arrest
Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported that on June 23, at approximately 1 a.m., the Fayette County Sheriff's Office responded to the 6000 block of Munke Road regarding shots be- ing fired at a large gathering of party-goers following an annual trail ride put together by Capital City Trail-Riders (CCT). 07/03/2024 23:00
Fayetteville chamber mixer packs Blue Mule
Fayetteville chamber mixer packs Blue Mule
Fayetteville chamber mixer packs Blue Mule 07/03/2024 23:00
Bellville Farmers Market too hot not to go
Bellville Farmers Market too hot not to go
BELLVILLE – The sun may be hot, but the sizzling deals at the Bellville Farmers Market beat the heat. 07/03/2024 23:00
Lawn Care Program by AgriLife Extension Service
Lawn Care Program by AgriLife Extension Service
BELLVILLE – The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Austin County is partnering with the Bluebonnet Groundwater Conservation District to provide an educational lawn care program on Friday, Sept. 13. 07/03/2024 23:00
Bingo Night is family fun night
Bingo Night is family fun night
Bingo Night is family fun night 07/03/2024 23:00
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