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Austin County SO welcomes new deputy
Austin County SO welcomes new deputy
Austin County SO welcomes new deputy 11/20/2023 23:00
Colorado Valley Quilt Guild hosts charity workshop
Colorado Valley Quilt Guild hosts charity workshop
LA GRANGE - Colora - do Valley Quilt Guild (CVQG) will have a Charity Workshop Tuesday, Nov. 28 at the Ran - dolph Community Center in La Grange. 11/20/2023 23:00
Business Revitalization Grant applications nearing end
Business Revitalization Grant applications nearing end
COLUMBUS - The Colum - bus Chamber of Commerce has launched its Second Annual Co- lumbus Business Revitalization Grant that began Oct. 1. Avail - able only to Columbus chamber members, the application dead - line closes Jan. 16, 2024. In February, the Columbus chamber will award funding for projects that support Columbus' economy and overall quality of life. The chamber members re - ceiving the 2023 grants were All Thai'd Up, Live Oak Art Center, Chef Raoul Catering, A Better Columbus and Twisted Steel De - sign. 11/20/2023 23:00
BANNER BRIEFS
BANNER BRIEFS
WALDECK - The Central Texas Food Bank (CTFB) has de - cided to discontinue serving food as a drive-thru format. Now the Waldeck food truck will have food distribution as a walk-up method. Volunteers will distribute the food from tables. Every client needs to bring their own sturdy reusable bags and boxes. A few wagons will be furnished by CTFB, but if the client has their own wagon, please bring it. Waldeck food truck is on third Saturdays of each month from 10 to 11 a.m. The last date for 2023 is Dec. 16. 11/20/2023 23:00
GED classes in Eagle Lake resume
GED classes in Eagle Lake resume
EAGLE LAKE – Wharton County Junior College’s Adult Education & Literacy Program is resuming free High School Equivalency (HSE/GED) class - es in Eagle Lake. Classes will resume at the Eula and David Wintermann Memorial Library in Eagle Lake beginning on Jan. 23, 2024. Classes will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Interested students must attend an orientation and complete registration and testing prior to the first day of class. 11/20/2023 23:00
Local author brings the spirit of Gonzales to life
Local author brings the spirit of Gonzales to life
COLUMBUS - Meet Syd nie Gaston, the epitome of a true heroine, who comes to life in a way that will captivate audiences young and old in The Spirit of Gonzales, a work of historical fiction and one of five books by local author Betsy Wagner. 11/20/2023 23:00
Sharing God's Love - Columbus’s impact in Peru
Sharing God's Love - Columbus’s impact in Peru
11/20/2023 23:00
Flatonia celebrates 150 years
Flatonia celebrates 150 years
FLATONIA–Downtown Flatonia was buzzing with activity Nov. 18 as residents and visitors alike helped celebrate Flatonia’s 150-year birthday. The weather was slightly overcast, but no rain to dampen the spirit of the event. 11/20/2023 23:00
CCH dedicates new and expanded facilities with eye to the future
CCH dedicates new and expanded facilities with eye to the future
CCH dedicates new and expanded facilities with eye to the future 11/20/2023 23:00
Rev. Reyes guest speaker at Eagle Lake Noon Lions
Rev. Reyes guest speaker at Eagle Lake Noon Lions
EAGLE LAKE – The Rev. Sunshine Reyes, Pastor of First United Methodist Church in Columbus, was the guest speaker at Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club on Nov. 16. 11/20/2023 23:00
Lady Horns ousted in state tourney by Iola in four sets
Lady Horns ousted in state tourney by Iola in four sets
GARLAND – The Schulenburg High School volleyball team fell to Iola High School in the semifinal round of the UIL State Volleyball Tournament Nov. 15 at the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland by a fi nal score of 19-25, 20-25, 25-19, 2225. As this game was pretty evenly matched, Iola found ways to put the ball down and produce a little more offense in order to come out with the win. “I think Iola being as good as they are, they make it hard for you to settle in,” said Schulenburg head volleyball coach Donald Zapalac. 11/20/2023 23:00
Lady Cardinals volleyball comes up just short to Gunter in five set state thriller
Lady Cardinals volleyball comes up just short to Gunter in five set state thriller
GARLAND – Columbus volleyball took Gunter High School down to the wire in an event that went five sets, where Gunter came out on top by a final score of 14-25, 25-23, 27- 25, 22-25, 12-15 Nov. 16 at the Curtis Culwell Center. Columbus went up two sets to one and had control, then Gunter stormed back in the final two sets that ended up to be nail biters. 11/20/2023 23:00
Super Bowl Champions
Super Bowl Champions
Super Bowl Champions 11/20/2023 23:00
City of Columbus and CCIDC commit $100,000 to “Save Our Opera House”
City of Columbus and CCIDC commit $100,000 to “Save Our Opera House”
The City of Columbus and Columbus Community Industrial Development Corporation (CCIDC) met the matching pledge challenge of an anonymous donor and approved $100,000 in funds for the “Save Our Opera House” capital campaign. 11/15/2023 23:00
State of the City Address of Eagle Lake shows future shines bright
State of the City Address of Eagle Lake shows future shines bright
ress EAGLE LAKE – The Eagle Lake Community Center was buzzing with excitement from a room full of citizens with the advent of the State of the City Address given by Mayor Tim Kelley and City Manager Tink Jackson. 11/15/2023 23:00
San Felipe de Austin celebrates 200 years
San Felipe de Austin celebrates 200 years
SAN FELIPE – San Felipe de Austin commemorates its founding 200 years ago in 1823. Reenacts and visitors came to the museum area of San Felipe and immersed themselves in time and fashion. 11/15/2023 23:00
Lady Cardinals volleyball stay alive in win vs Jourdanton
Lady Cardinals volleyball stay alive in win vs Jourdanton
SEGUIN – The Columbus High School volleyball team edged out a playoff win to keep their season afloat Nov. 6 at Se guin High School with a win vs Jourdanton High School by a fi nal score of 25-21, 25-15, 17-25, 25-17. Each set was relatively close, but Columbus was able to execute a tad batter with their attacking and pull away with the four set victory. "We just talk about being consistent,” said Columbus head volleyball coach Kayley Johns. 11/15/2023 23:00
Schulenburg and Columbus volleyball punch another ticket to state tourney
Schulenburg and Columbus volleyball punch another ticket to state tourney
By BRIAN PIERSON Banner Press Sports 11/15/2023 23:00
Shorthorns football barely defeated by Johnson City in playoff shootout
Shorthorns football barely defeated by Johnson City in playoff shootout
KYLE – Schulenburg football went down in a barn burner Nov. 10 at Bob Shelton Stadium in Kyle to Johnson City High School by a final score of 28-21. 11/15/2023 23:00
Bellville volleyball falls to Wimberley in three sets
Bellville volleyball falls to Wimberley in three sets
YOAKUM - Brahmanette volleyball’s playoff run was cut short Nov. 7 at Yoakum High School after being defeated by 11/15/2023 23:00
Two Colorado County residents arrested for controlled substance
Two Colorado County residents arrested for controlled substance
Members of the Austin County Regional Special Response Team (SRT) along with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Region 2 SRT nn Nov. 14, at approx. 5 a.m. executed arrest and search warrants at two separate residences in Colorado County. 11/15/2023 23:00
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