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Stanzel Museum celebrates high-flying 25th anniversary
Stanzel Museum celebrates high-flying 25th anniversary
SCHULENBURG – The Stanzel Museum in Schulenburg celebrated its 25th anniversary in high-flying style on April 20, at the Stanzel Museum in Schulenburg. 04/24/2024 23:00
High school coach arrested for trafficking narcotics
High school coach arrested for trafficking narcotics
EL CAMPO – Members of the Westside Narcotics Task Force (HIDTA) executed an arrest warrant on April 16, in Wharton County. 04/24/2024 23:00
Sales Tax Holiday begins for Emergency Supplies as severe weather season heats up
Sales Tax Holiday begins for Emergency Supplies as severe weather season heats up
AUSTIN – As we enter severe weather season, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds Texans they can purchase certain items tax free during the state’s sales tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies, which begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 29. 04/24/2024 23:00
Cat Spring VFD holds annual fundraiser
Cat Spring VFD holds annual fundraiser
Cat Spring VFD holds annual fundraiser 04/24/2024 23:00
FC Sheriff's Posse Rodeo wet and wild
FC Sheriff's Posse Rodeo wet and wild
LA GRANGE – The thunder rolled and the rain came on April 20 at the Fayette County Sheriff’s Posse rodeo arena near La Grange. 04/24/2024 23:00
Volunteers take on projects in 30 Texas communities during LCRA Steps Forward Day
Volunteers take on projects in 30 Texas communities during LCRA Steps Forward Day
Day of service including painting gazebo handrails in Flatonia and Schulenburg 04/17/2024 23:00
Whitehead comes out on top in another track event
Whitehead comes out on top in another track event
Columbus track runner Ty’Vonne Whitehead showed his state tournament prowess yet again as he finished first in the 100 meter dash event during the area meet held a Rice High School. Whitehead crossed the finish line with a time of 11.15 and beat the second place runner by .28 seconds. 04/17/2024 23:00
Brazos softball hanging in
Brazos softball hanging in
The Brazos High School soft - ball team has struggled as of late, but are hanging in with a record just below the even .500 mark and have shown they can play with the best after a streak of a bunch of wins not too long ago. In late February and early March, Brazos won five games in a row against schools such 04/17/2024 23:00
Fayetteville baseball showing winning ways yet again
Fayetteville baseball showing winning ways yet again
The Fayetteville High School baseball team has started the season showing that they can still win at a high level by becoming victorious in their first five games of the season. The Lions showed 04/17/2024 23:00
Bellville softball finding ways to hang in
Bellville softball finding ways to hang in
Brahmanettes softball has good talent across the board, they just need to figure out how to get over the hump of making the playoffs as they sit just below .500 with flashes of playoff potential. Bellville has great programs in all sports and softball is a sport where they are known for having a lot of success. 04/17/2024 23:00
Bellville plays against each other on own turf for tennis matches
Bellville plays against each other on own turf for tennis matches
Bellville plays against each other on own turf for tennis matches 04/17/2024 23:00
Sealy Lady Tigers go down to Needville in softball
Sealy Lady Tigers go down to Needville in softball
The Sealy High School softball team was defeated by Needville High School April 12 at Lady Tigers Field by a final score of 4-0. 04/17/2024 23:00
Casanova gets life
Casanova gets life
COLUMBUS – Jose Feliciano Casanova, of Eagle Lake, was sentenced to life in prison in the murder of Keaton Hancock, of Columbus, on Sept. 10, 2021, in Columbus. 04/17/2024 23:00
WCJC signs agreement with TWU
WCJC signs agreement with TWU
RICHMOND – Wharton County Junior College (WCJC) and Texas Woman’s University (TWU) are collaborating to aid students who wish to continue their educational career at a four-year university. 04/17/2024 23:00
Spring has sprung at Spring Fest
Spring has sprung at Spring Fest
SEALY–A beautiful spring day seems to have been ordered just for the Sealy Spring Fest on April 13 at the Sealy Historical Park. The lively event, sponsored by the Sealy Area Historical Society, offered music, dances, demonstrations, games, vendors and great food. 04/17/2024 23:00
Tri-County elections up for May 4
Tri-County elections up for May 4
AUSTIN COUNTY Bellville ISD 04/17/2024 23:00
Weimar PD replaces patch
Weimar PD replaces patch
Weimar PD replaces patch 04/17/2024 23:00
Fire rampages through downtown Warrenton
Fire rampages through downtown Warrenton
WARRENTON – Downtown Warrenton suffered major damage on April 11 at about 5 a.m., when a fire ripped through two structures and the Warren- ton fire station. 04/17/2024 23:00
BANNER BRIEFS
BANNER BRIEFS
EAGLE LAKE – Seasoned songwriter, musician, and Grammy nominee Randy Stonehill will be doing a concert in Eagle Lake on Sunday, April 21 at 6 p.m., at Living Hope Church at 100 Church St. in Eagle Lake. Stonehill has been busy delivering heart-driven, relevant music for over 53 years. He’s written hundreds of songs on 28 releases and counting, and he’s responsible for some of the most authentic, influential Christian music of the genre. His recordings have inspired many Christian artists, as he continues to write, record, and tour across the United States and around the world. For more in- formation call the church office at 979-234-5536 or Pastor Joe Fling at 979-232-0045. 04/17/2024 23:00
Pecan Field Day slated
Pecan Field Day slated
WEIMAR – The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Offic es of Colorado and Fayette counties announce the 2024 Colorado/ Fayette Pecan Field Day. The event will be held on Thursday, April 25, at the Daniel Paul Wick Pecan Orchard located at CR 200 and Wick Lane in Weimar. 04/17/2024 23:00
BANNER MARKETS
BANNER MARKETS
Cattle on hand: 734 Packer Cows: Higher dressing cutter cows, 1.25-1.40; fatter utility cows, 1.15-1.23; lower dressing thin cows, .90-1.11 Packer bulls: Heavyweight bulls, 1.15-1.29; lower dressing bulls, 1.34-1.56 Steers: 200-300 lbs., 3.10-3.90; 04/17/2024 23:00
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