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Fayette County Fair Junior Miss Candidates seeking title
Fayette County Fair Junior Miss Candidates seeking title
The 2023 Fayette County Fair Queen and Jr Miss candidates are announced for the upcoming fair. 06/21/2023 23:00
Fayette County Fair Queen and Jr Miss candidates announced
Fayette County Fair Queen and Jr Miss candidates announced
Fayette County Fair Queen Candidates seeking title 06/21/2023 23:00
Weimar police chief resigns
Weimar police chief resigns
WEIMAR – Weimar Police Chief Todd Jacobs tendered his resignation from the helm of the Weimar Police Department effective July 14. 06/21/2023 23:00
EL Police Chief relieved of command
EL Police Chief relieved of command
RESS EAGLE LAKE – Suspended Eagle lake Chief of Police Kris Abbott was of- ficially relieved of his command of the Eagle Lake Police Department on June 14. His termination by City Manager Charles “Tink” Jackson comes after a lengthy suspension while an investigation was concluded about instances where Abbott may have been derelict in his duties. 06/21/2023 23:00
Weimar City Manager Barrow resigns
Weimar City Manager Barrow resigns
WEIMAR – In a stunning series of events that culminated with the resignation of Weimar Police Chief Todd Jacobs, the resignation of Weimar City Manager Mike Barrow followed on its heels. 06/21/2023 23:00
Sealy AD Shane Mobley resigns
Sealy AD Shane Mobley resigns
Sealy High School football coach and athletic director Shane Mobley has departed from his duties. Mobley is coming off a 7-5 season last year with the Tigers to go along with a first round playoff win against Jasper. Sealy then was ousted in the next round by Cuero on a score of 41-18. 06/21/2023 23:00
Bellville native Richard Reese eyes big sophomore season with Baylor football
Bellville native Richard Reese eyes big sophomore season with Baylor football
Baylor University running back and former Bellville Brahma Richard Reese came off a huge football season last year as a freshman and is projected to have a similar type of year in 2023. Reese became Bellville’s all-time leading rusher during his tenure as a Brahma and is one of those backs that is just that good. 06/21/2023 23:00
Reeves, Dudensing, Liccioni make TGCA All-Star Red Softball Team
Reeves, Dudensing, Liccioni make TGCA All-Star Red Softball Team
06/21/2023 23:00
Flatonia VFD receives grants
Flatonia VFD receives grants
FLATONIA – The Flatonia Volunteer Fire Department will purchase new fire hoses and oth - er equipment for its firetrucks, thanks to a $13,311 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and the City of Flatonia. 06/14/2023 23:00
Central figure in Paxton case charged
Central figure in Paxton case charged
The Austin real estate developer who is at the heart of Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment was arraigned on eight federal charges Friday, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Nate Paul was arrested by the FBI on Thursday. 06/14/2023 23:00
Rehab project to start on US 77
Rehab project to start on US 77
LA GRANGE – The Texas Department of Transportation will be starting a project to rehabilitate the existing roadway on US 77, 0.4 miles South of La Grange, on Monday, June 19, weather permitting. In order to replace an existing concrete box culvert under the highway, US 77 will be closed for approximately 06/14/2023 23:00
DOROTHY FRANCES (SMIDOVEC) ORSAK
DOROTHY FRANCES (SMIDOVEC) ORSAK
September 20, 1946 – June 2, 2023 06/14/2023 23:00
“Father’s Day”
“Father’s Day”
“Father’s Day” 06/14/2023 23:00
Sweet tea and barbecue
Sweet tea and barbecue
Sweet tea and barbecue 06/14/2023 23:00
Bellville Little League fields to get new lighting
Bellville Little League fields to get new lighting
BELLVILLE – Bellville Little League will install new lights at its main baseball field, thanks to a $50,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and City of Bellville. 06/14/2023 23:00
Husband School – more stuff men need to know
Husband School – more stuff men need to know
In a previous column I shared a few observations on navigating the waters of marriage. This week we have a continuation of that instruction. I share the following not as an expert, but merely as a student. My failures in marriage with my longsuffering wife have prompted me to read and learn to some degree. These tips come from one of the very best books on marriage that I have ever read (Husband School by Julie Gordon). 06/14/2023 23:00
BANNER BRIEFS
BANNER BRIEFS
MILLHEIM - Millheim Harmonie Hall will hold a Father's Day and barbecue celebration Sunday, June 18 at the hall located on Farm-to-Market Road 949 between Sealy and Bellville. The meal is a real Texas style open pit barbecue served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The cost to make your plate and dine in is $15 for adults and $8 for children 10 and under. To go plates at the drive-thru are $15. The event will include a cakewalk, with homemade cakes, at 11 a.m.; balloons and face painting by Creative Twists, and live auction at 1 p.m. To donate items for the live auction call (979) 877-4996. For more information visit the website at www.millheimtexas.org. 06/14/2023 23:00
BANNER MARKETS
COLUMBUS
Cattle on hand: 742 Packer Cows: Higher dressing cutter cows, 90-1.04; fatter utility cows, .85-.94; lower dressing thin cows, .72-.78 Packer bulls: Heavyweight bulls, 1.10-1.23; lower dressing bulls, 1.00-1.05 Steers: 200-300 lbs., 1.90-3.10; 06/14/2023 23:00
Seniors gather for fun and games at the Stafford Opera House
Seniors gather for fun and games at the Stafford Opera House
COLUMBUS - Seniors from around the county came for a good time socializing, playing games, eating a good lunch and, of course, playing Bingo. The first-ever gathering of a county-wide social group for seniors had everyone laughing and smiling. After an opening prayer, over 36 people and six volunteers got busy having fun. Future gatherings include educational speakers, day trips, dances and more Bingo. 06/14/2023 23:00
 Guns and Hoses donate to CASA for Kids
Guns and Hoses donate to CASA for Kids
Guns and Hoses donate to CASA for Kids 06/14/2023 23:00
Godfrey joins Columbus Police
Godfrey joins Columbus Police
Godfrey joins Columbus Police 06/14/2023 23:00
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