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Laymance new pastor at Columbus Family Worship Center
Laymance new pastor at Columbus Family Worship Center
Laymance new pastor at Columbus Family Worship Center 10/11/2023 23:00
Burn Ban rescinded
Burn Ban rescinded
Colorado County Judge Ty Prause lifted the burn ban for Colorado County effective Oct. 5. 10/11/2023 23:00
CHS presents dinner and a play
CHS presents dinner and a play
COLUMBUS – Columbus High School Theatre Arts will present Shakespeare's comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream, for two dinner theatres this month. 10/11/2023 23:00
St. Anthony’s Fall Festival
St. Anthony’s Fall Festival
The KC Hall in Columbus filled with everyone seeking what they really wanted and in the process donating to a good cause. The Annual St. Anthony’s Fall Festival held on Oct. 8 saw a great crowd with great weather. 10/11/2023 23:00
New Ulm holds Oktoberfest
New Ulm holds Oktoberfest
New Ulm holds Oktoberfest 10/11/2023 23:00
A Story to Tell - Cowboy Szymanski
A Story to Tell - Cowboy Szymanski
Cowboy Szymanski, owner of Phenix Knives, is celebrating his 20th anniversary in Bellville’s historic 1891 Blacksmith Shop on Main Street. Back in 2003, Bellville’s Chamber of Commerce invited Cowboy to set up his historic blacksmithing demonstration in front of the old Blacksmith Shop for the Heritage Gathering - some may remember the longhorn drive on Main Street. 10/11/2023 23:00
Columbus Garden Club announces September awards
Columbus Garden Club announces September awards
Columbus Garden Club announces September awards 10/11/2023 23:00
NEW ARRIVALS
NEW ARRIVALS
COLEMAN Chris Coleman and Dashae Collins of Columbus announce the birth of their son, Jeremiah Coleman, born Oct. 4 at 11:09 a.m. at Columbus Community Hospital in Columbus. Jeremiah weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and measured 19 inches in length. He was welcomed home by his brother, Cason Coleman, 12; and his sister, Cole Coleman, 8. Grandparents are David and Odessa Collins of Columbus, and Ray and Deborah Coleman of Weimar. 10/11/2023 23:00
Chief Deputy Troy Neisner retires from CCSO
Chief Deputy Troy Neisner retires from CCSO
COLUMBUS – Colorado County Judge Ty Prause read a resolution on Oct 10 during the regular commissioner's court open meeting to honor Colorado County Chief Deputy Troy Neisner, who faithfully and diligently served the citizens of Colorado County with the Colorado County Sheriff's Office with 31 years of service from Aug. 13, 1992 until Sept. 30, 2023. 10/11/2023 23:00
Saturdays on the Square vendors to honor Dorothy Wicke
Saturdays on the Square vendors to honor Dorothy Wicke
Dorothy Wicke, a long-standing citizen of Bernardo and a constant presence at the Saturdays on the Square Market, passed away on Oct. 6. 10/11/2023 23:00
BANNER COURTS
BANNER COURTS
Court Filings Marriage Licenses 10/11/2023 23:00
FC Habitat hosts Christmas coloring contest
FC Habitat hosts Christmas coloring contest
The Fayette County Habitat for Humanity Christmas Coloring Contest is now open. No purchase or payment of any kind is necessary to enter or win this contest. The contest is open to children in grades 1-6. Each entry consists of a completed, official coloring page. Color-ing pages can be downloaded at www.FayetteCountyHabitat. org/2023contest. One entry per person. Entries can be scanned and submitted via email to: [email protected]. Entries can also be mailed to P.O. Box 1127, La Grange, TX 78945. All of the entries will be separated into the following six brackets: 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, and 6th grade. Entries will be judged on originality, creativity, and whimsy. There will be six grand prizes. 10/11/2023 23:00
EL Noon Lions learn sweet things
EL Noon Lions learn sweet things
EAGLE LAKE – The Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club welcomed historian Dr. Sandra Thomas and Eagle Lake Rod and Gun Club General Manager Jerry Sims, General Manager of Eagle as its guest speakers at their Oct. 5 meeting. 10/11/2023 23:00
Texas employment at historic high, but jobless rate is up
Texas employment at historic high, but jobless rate is up
For the 30th consecutive month Texas showed job growth, reaching just under 14 million jobs and outpacing the nation in its annual rate of employment growth, according to the Texas Workforce Commission. 10/11/2023 23:00
October deadliest for pedestrians
October deadliest for pedestrians
AUSTIN – Fall and winter months bring shorter days and less light, making it harder for drivers to see–and safely avoid–pedestrians. October saw the highest number of pedestrian crashes in 2022. That’s why Tx-DOT is using National Pedestrian Safety Month to continue its “Be Safe. Drive Smart.” campaign and remind Texans that pedestrians are our most vulnerable road users. 10/11/2023 23:00
Fayette County 4-H members compete in the State Fair of Texas
Fayette County 4-H members compete in the State Fair of Texas
DALLAS – Several Fayette County 4-H members competed in the State Fair of Texas Food Challenge Contest on Oct. 2 in Dallas. 10/11/2023 23:00
The Postscript
The Postscript
“Talking to Dogs” 10/11/2023 23:00
9 Ways to Improve Your Morning Coffee
9 Ways to Improve Your Morning Coffee
As I sit at my typewriter this morning and pound out these words, I am enjoying a good cup of coffee. In a world apparently gone mad, coffee provides some degree of comfort. Coffee seems almost a supernatural beverage, imbued with mystic qualities. It’s like peace in a cup. No wonder that over one billion people around the globe enjoy coffee every day. In the words of Jerry Seinfeld, “this liquid is taking over the world!” 10/11/2023 23:00
First United Methodist begin Share Your Christmas drive
First United Methodist begin Share Your Christmas drive
COLUMBUS – The First United Methodist Church in Columbus launched its Share Your Christmas (SYC) 2023 drive. The SYC is a ministry of First United Methodist that shares Christ’s love during the holiday season to families in need in the Alleyton, Columbus and Glidden areas. It helps provide families with basic personal and household necessities, and gifts for children at Christmas time. 10/11/2023 23:00
TEEA Austin County delegates attend state conference
TEEA Austin County delegates attend state conference
BEAUMONT – TEEA – Leading Into the Future was the theme for the 95th Texas Extension Education Association’s State Conference held on Sept. 12 and 13 in Beaumont. 10/11/2023 23:00
11th Annual Monster Dash slated for Sunday
11th Annual Monster Dash slated for Sunday
SCHULENBURG – Turtle Wing Foundation will host its 11th Annual Monster Dash on Sunday, Oct. 22, from 5-7 p.m. at Jack & Mary’s at 610 Lyons Ave. in Schulenburg. 10/11/2023 23:00
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