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Fayette County OEM issues excessive heat warnings
Fayette County OEM issues excessive heat warnings
A combination of critically to extremely dry fuels, breezy winds, and low afternoon humid- ity continue to support wildfires with high resistance to control, per guidance from the Texas A&M Forest Service. With after - noon and evening winds reach - 08/16/2023 23:00
St. Paul A.M.E. to celebrate 135th Commemorative Homecoming
St. Paul A.M.E. to celebrate 135th Commemorative Homecoming
FLATONIA - St. Paul A.M.E. will celebrate its 135th Commemorative Homecoming with a service on Sunday, Aug. 08/16/2023 23:00
Eagle Lake FNB breaks  ground on future home
Eagle Lake FNB breaks ground on future home
08/16/2023 23:00
Deacon Sandy Fletcher says, "Goodbye"
Deacon Sandy Fletcher says, "Goodbye"
COLUMBUS – Members of St. Paul Lutheran Church and the Columbus community gathered around Deacon Sandy Fletcher one last time as she leaves for Tennessee. Family health issues forced her to make a decision to leave this community that she has become such a part of for the past six years. 08/16/2023 23:00
Shooting in Eagle Lake by open-carry individual
Shooting in Eagle Lake by open-carry individual
EAGLE LAKE -Shots were fired in Eagle Lake on Aug. 5 in what appears to be an open-carry person defending himself and his wife. According to witnesses, the shooter and his wife were exiting J&K in Eagle Lake with another man following behind and harassing the wife. 08/16/2023 23:00
Lady Luck strikes Carmine Casino Night
Lady Luck strikes Carmine Casino Night
CARMINE – Lady Luck dealt a pat hand as high rollers laid down the chips and croupiers laid the action on the better. 08/16/2023 23:00
Life without parole for indecency with a child
Life without parole for indecency with a child
BELLVILLE – District Judge Jeff Steinhauser handed down the harshest possible punishment on August 8, 2023 to a former parole officer from Victoria, Texas, for the sexual abuse of a child that occurred in Wallis, in 2015. 08/16/2023 23:00
Cardinal volleyball wins Columbus Classic tourney
Cardinal volleyball wins Columbus Classic tourney
The Columbus High School volleyball team is already off to a hot start as they recently won the Columbus Varsity Volleyball Classic. They took down 08/16/2023 23:00
Austin County Brewers win league championship
Austin County Brewers win league championship
The Austin County Brewers baseball team recently won the community league championship by defeating the Shiner Clippers with a score of 9-3. Matt Sandoval was awarded the win and pitched eight innings, allowing three runs on six hits while striking out seven batters. 08/16/2023 23:00
FA Knights wins big in three team switch-off style scrimmage
FA Knights wins big in three team switch-off style scrimmage
BELLVILLE – The Faith Academy Knights held their first scrimmage of the young football season at SAB Stadium, Friday night at 6 p.m. in front of a packed house. The Knights welcomed Spring Founders (TAPPS) and Second Baptist University Model (TAPPS), in a three team switchoff style scrimmage. A few minor mistakes here and there with the blocking but they moved the ball all night and outscored both by teams by a combined, 11 touchdowns. 08/16/2023 23:00
Fayetteville downs Hempstead in volleyball season opener
Fayetteville downs Hempstead in volleyball season opener
The Fayetteville High School volleyball team won their first game of the season against Hempstead High School August 8 at Lions Gym two sets to one in tournament play. The Lady Li- ons struggled to find their mojo in the first set, then eventually settled in for the remainder of the match and took the last two sets. “We got a lot of moving parts, a lot of different pieces than last year,” said Fayetteville head volleyball coach Clint Jaeger. 08/16/2023 23:00
Brahmas just getting in the flow for volleyball
Brahmas just getting in the flow for volleyball
Bellville High School volleyball currently sits at 5-5, but there’s no need to fret or panic. Bellville started 4-3 last year and ended up making it to the state tournament with an undefeated record in district (13-0) and an overall record of 39-11. The 2023 Brahmanettes will have the weapons in place to get back right where they were in ’22 with players such as junior outside hitter Sydney McKay and senior Sarah Lischka. 08/16/2023 23:00
Brazos volleyball wins first two matches; hangs around .500 mark
Brazos volleyball wins first two matches; hangs around .500 mark
WALLIS – Cougars volleyball is a team to monitor in 2023 as they have a totally different look than last year’s roster. 08/16/2023 23:00
Colorado County Fair Jr. Queen Contestant Mylee Moffett
CORRECITON
Colorado County Fair Jr. Queen Contestant Mylee Moffett 08/09/2023 23:00
Leyco cuts ribbon at new location
Leyco cuts ribbon at new location
Leyco Real Estate celebrated its opening Aug. 2 at its new location at 819 Walnut St. in Columbus. There was a great turnout and everyone had a wonderful time. 08/09/2023 23:00
Sts Peter & Paul Catholic Church Feast sizzling
Sts Peter & Paul Catholic Church Feast sizzling
FRELSBURG – It may have been hot outside but that didn’t stop Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church from putting on a hot time on the church grounds when it kicked off its fried fish meal on Aug. 6 in Frelsburg. 08/09/2023 23:00
Columbus trio busted for drugs
Columbus trio busted for drugs
COLUMBUS – Members of the Austin County Regional Special Response Team (SRT) executed an arrest warrant and a search warrant on two locations in Columbus on Aug. 2 at about 6 p.m. 08/09/2023 23:00
MidCoast Medical welcomes new Family Medicine Physician
MidCoast Medical welcomes new Family Medicine Physician
BELLVILLE – MidCoast Medical in Bellville welcomes its newest Family Medicine Physician, Dr. David Magness. 08/09/2023 23:00
Schulenburg Festival is what America is all about
Schulenburg Festival is what America is all about
SCHULENBURG– The Schulenburg Festival is what America is all about, from the gathering under the pavilion to the last ride being ridden. 08/09/2023 23:00
Reagan Wick receives the 2023 TGCA Athlete of the Year Award
Reagan Wick receives the 2023 TGCA Athlete of the Year Award
Reagan Wick receives the 2023 TGCA Athlete of the Year Award 08/09/2023 23:00
Brewers end Vets season
Brewers end Vets season
SEALY - The Vets traveled to Sealy to face the Brewers in the semi-finals of the playoffs. The Brewers jumped out to a 10-1 lead and never looked back. Single runs in the sixth and seventh ended the game for a final score of 12-2. Offensive leaders- Josh Morgan- 3 singles, RBI; Ryker Goehring- single, RBI; Zane Ponder- single, 2 walks; Clay Barton- double, run scored; Zak Kunz- walk, run scored. 08/09/2023 23:00
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