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Early voting now underway

Early voting now underway

Early voting is now underway for the Nov. 7 general election. Voters will decide the fate of 14 proposed amendments, including measures to provide property tax relief and raise the homestead exemption to $100,000. 10/25/2023 23:00

Berclair Mansion holiday tour planned

Berclair Mansion holiday tour planned

GOLIAD – An unforgettable Holiday getaway is being hosted by the Casino Art Association Board and La Grange Main Street Sunday, Dec. 3 to the Berclair Mansion. The tour will leave La Grange at 8 a.m. and return by 5 p.m. The Mansion, which is outside of Goliad, will be decked out for the holidays and the trip will include a gourmet luncheon along with tours of the festive Mansion. Twenty-five plus vendors will also be on the grounds for holiday shopping at their Christmas Market You will step back in time at the Berclair Mansion and view pristinely preserved antiques that were collected by ranching heiress, Etta Wilkinson Terrell. This structure was built in 1936 by Terrell for herself and her four sisters. The entire structure is fireproof with 60 tons of cement and steel used and at the time it was believed to be the largest steel-strand home in the United States. 10/25/2023 23:00

Second Chance donates to Bugle Boy

Second Chance donates to Bugle Boy

Second Chance donates to Bugle Boy 10/25/2023 23:00

Brooke Wamjura places at State Fair of Texas

Brooke Wamjura places at State Fair of Texas

Brooke Wamjura places at State Fair of Texas 10/25/2023 23:00

Sheridan Fall

Sheridan Fall Festival

Princess Emery Peters of Sheridan and her trusted Unicorn steed graced her kingdom with her presence during the Sheridan Fall Festival on Oct. 21. In fact, several princesses made their way to the festival and had fun playing games. There was plenty to do and plenty of cakes to win. Photo by John Jones, Banner Press 10/25/2023 23:00

AUGUST HENRY JONES SR.

AUGUST HENRY JONES SR.

February 6, 1929 – October 19, 2023 10/25/2023 23:00

Polka worship slated for St. Paul Lutheran

Polka worship slated for St. Paul Lutheran

COLUMBUS – St. Paul Lutheran Church in Columbus will hold its annual reformation with a polka worship service on Sunday, Oct. 29 at 10 a.m. 10/25/2023 23:00

Columbus Garden Club recognizes October Yard and Community

Columbus Garden Club recognizes October Yard and Community

Beautification awards 10/25/2023 23:00

Win or lose… Enjoy the ride!

Win or lose… Enjoy the ride!

10/25/2023 23:00

District Court Dispositions Oct. 18 10/25/2023 23:00

NEW ARRIVAL

VILLALTA Ronal Villalta and Nancy Castro of Gildden announce the birth of their daughter, Kaylanni Adalet Villalta, born Oct. 12 at 1:22 p.m. at Columbus Community Hospital in Columbus. 10/25/2023 23:00

BANNER MARKETS

10/25/2023 23:00

Celebrate Election Hero Day

Celebrate Election Hero Day

On November 6, 2023, we will celebrate Election Hero Day: a day of action to recognize and thank election workers across the county–for their tireless efforts to keep our democracy running. 10/25/2023 23:00

Rice Medical explained swing bed at Eagle Lake Noon Lions meeting

Rice Medical explained swing bed at Eagle Lake Noon Lions meeting

EAGLE LAKE – The Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club welcomed three guests from the Rice Medical Center Skilled Nursing Swing Bed Program on Oct. 18. 10/25/2023 23:00

Author Elaine Thomas to speak at Weimar Public Library

Author Elaine Thomas to speak at Weimar Public Library

WEIMAR – The Friends of the Weimar Public Library on Friday, Oct. 27, at 10 a.m. will present author Elaine Thomas, who will share tips and techniques for recording the stories of older relatives, friends, and neighbors. 10/25/2023 23:00

Footprints of Fayette

Footprints of Fayette

The Union Church of La Grange 10/25/2023 23:00

“Celebrating Halloween”

“Celebrating Halloween”

I have always loved Halloween, and I love it now more than ever. 10/25/2023 23:00

Beard School – The Fine Art of Facial Hair

Beard School – The Fine Art of Facial Hair

“Kissing a man with a beard is a lot like going to a picnic. You don’t mind going through a little bush to get there!” Minnie Pearl 10/25/2023 23:00

Food Handlers Workshop offered

Food Handlers Workshop offered

CARMINE - The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office of Fayette County will offer a Food Handler's workshop, Mon - day, Nov. 6, which will be host - ed by JW's Steakhouse at 122 S. Hauptstrasse St. in Carmine. 10/25/2023 23:00

Austin County Fair Children’s Tractor Pull

Austin County Fair Children's Tractor Pull

Austin County Fair Children's Tractor Pull 10/25/2023 23:00

BANNER BRIEFS

10/25/2023 23:00