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The Columbus 1968
The Columbus 1968
The Columbus 1968 10/11/2023 23:00
Turtle Wing begins 13th year
Turtle Wing begins 13th year
Turtle Wing Foundations 12th year comes to a close. With the mission of "helping individuals with learning challenges in rural areas achieve their full potential by providing access to a shared network of emotional, educational, and therapeutic resources", the year has been one of true growth. From additional programs and providers, to serving more families, the foundation has worked every day to make sure that no family goes unassisted. 10/11/2023 23:00
Vehicle thefts continue in FC
Vehicle thefts continue in FC
Hit by a number of vehicle thefts for as many months, the Fayette County Sheriff's Office reported that there were stolen vehicles in the La Grange area Monday in the early hours of Oct. 2. A firearm was also stolen from a vehicle. The rash of vehicle thefts continues as the sheriff's office and local police departments grapple with these hit-and-run thefts. 10/11/2023 23:00
2023 Austin County Fair Queen and Court announced
2023 Austin County Fair Queen and Court announced
2023 Austin County Fair Queen and Court announced 10/11/2023 23:00
Austin County Jail cleared in inmates death
Austin County Jail cleared in inmates death
BELLVILLE – In an ongoing investigation and grand jury deliberation on Sept. 27, the Austin County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division has been given a no-bill on the death of Inmate Quincy Williams. 10/11/2023 23:00
Bluebonnet awards $63,000 to fire departments
Bluebonnet awards $63,000 to fire departments
BASTROP – Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative's Board of Directors unanimously voted to award $1,000 grants to all 63 fire departments that protect and serve communities in the cooperative's 14-county service area. These grants are in recognition of the outstanding job the departments have done this summer. 10/11/2023 23:00
Sedlock promoted to First National Bank president
Sedlock promoted to First National Bank president
EAGLE LAKE – The First National Bank of Eagle Lake has announced the promotion of Leslie Sedlock to the position of president. 10/11/2023 23:00
Future Voter and I Voted Sticker winners
Future Voter and I Voted Sticker winners
BELLVILLE – Austin County Tax Assessor and Election Official Kim Ring announced the winners of the first Future Voter and I Voted sticker contest. 10/11/2023 23:00
Multi-vendor marketplace opens on the square
Multi-vendor marketplace opens on the square
COLUMBUS – Family and friends joined the Columbus Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon- cutting for Southern Flair on the Square, a multi-vendor marketplace directly across from the County Courthouse at 1128 Milam Street in downtown Columbus. 10/04/2023 23:00
Texas Voter Registration deadline draws near
Texas Voter Registration deadline draws near
The Texas Voter Registration deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023. 10/04/2023 23:00
Special session begins Oct. 9
Special session begins Oct. 9
Gov. Greg Abbott issued a letter to legislative leaders indicating a special session will begin on Oct. 9 dealing with what he has called “school choice” but is more widely known as vouchers. 10/04/2023 23:00
BANNER BRIEFS
BANNER BRIEFS
10/04/2023 23:00
10th Annual Heritage Fest and Muziky scheduled
10th Annual Heritage Fest and Muziky scheduled
LA GRANGE – The Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange will host the 10th annual Heritage Fest & Muziky on Oct. 14 and 15. This year’s Fest will include SPJST’s 125th Anniversary Celebration with added venues and entertainment! 10/04/2023 23:00
A Story to Tell-Paul Minar, Senior Citizen Extraordinaire
A Story to Tell-Paul Minar, Senior Citizen Extraordinaire
Paul Henry Minar was born in Welcome, Texas on June 14, 1918, to Peter Paul Minar and Amelia Henneke Minar. His dad was a farmer and moved the family when Paul was 2 years old to Industry. After 3 years the family moved again, to Frelsburg. He began school in New Ulm. His father bought a 146-acre farm around New Ulm. Paul dropped out of school after the 4th grade to help his father with the new farm. 10/04/2023 23:00
The Postscript
The Postscript
I’ve been thinking about forgiveness 10/04/2023 23:00
BANNER MARKETS
BANNER MARKETS
10/04/2023 23:00
FC 4-H Compete in Guadalupe County Livestock Judging Contest
FC 4-H Compete in Guadalupe County Livestock Judging Contest
Fayette County 4-H mem bers competed in the Guadalupe County Livestock Judging Con- test on Saturday, Sept. 16. The Fayette County 4-H Junior Maroon Team was the Champion Junior Livestock Judging Team. 10/04/2023 23:00
Friend to Friend program participants received mammograms
Friend to Friend program participants received mammograms
Twenty-seven participants from Austin County received their free mammogram from “The Rose” due to the Friendto- Friend program conducted in August. Friend to Friend was sponsored by the Austin County Family and Consumer Sciences Advisory Board and adapted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Exten sion Service as a best-practice program to encourage women to be screened on a yearly basis. The event was co-hosted with the assistance of the Texas Department of State Health Services. Our efforts continue to support the premise and importance of early detection which we know will ultimately make a difference that will save lives. 10/04/2023 23:00
CCWO donates to YFS
CCWO donates to YFS
CCWO donates to YFS 10/04/2023 23:00
CCSC serves it up hot!
CCSC serves it up hot!
CCSC serves it up hot! 10/04/2023 23:00
Kathleen Wick Insurance Services donates to CCSC
Kathleen Wick Insurance Services donates to CCSC
Kathleen Wick Insurance Services donates to CCSC 10/04/2023 23:00
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