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Weimar local attains priesthood

Weimar local attains priesthood

Luke Prihoda had his sights on the catcher’s mitt instead of the calling of the cross during his younger years. He played high school baseball in Weimar and college baseball for four years before moving to the minor leagues. After playing in the minor leagues, he coached for two years before realizing that God may have vested him with more than a strong arm and a commanding presence as a coach. 05/31/2023 23:00

First State Bank CEO and Chairman of the Board dies suddenly

First State Bank CEO and Chairman of the Board dies suddenly

COLUMBUS – Karl Hill, whose career spanned 35 years at The First State Bank of Columbus, died suddenly at his home in Columbus on May 22 at the age of 58. 05/31/2023 23:00

Skool Dayz

It’s that time of year when a mix of emotions and excitement fill the air. The air may be in gymnasiums or a football field. 05/24/2023 23:00

Veterans Memorial Hall gets $24,924 grant monies

Veterans Memorial Hall gets $24,924 grant monies

WEIMAR – Veterans Memorial Park of Weimar soon will update the electrical and lighting systems in its community hall thanks to a $24,924 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and the City of Weimar. 05/24/2023 23:00

Home-grown vegetable contest

Home-grown vegetable contest

Do you think you have the best vegetables or the biggest tomato? The Horticulture Committee of Austin County, Linseisen’s Feed & Supply, and Nelson’s Plant Food are pleased to present the Home-Grown Vegetable Contest and Program being hosted on Saturday, June 10. Show off the prize-winning vegetables from your garden! 05/24/2023 23:00

VVA 1127 3rd Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser

VVA 1127 3rd Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser

COLUMBUS – Columbus Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1127 announces its 3rd annual Benefit Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, June 10, at the Columbus City Golf Club with a tee-off time at 8:30 a.m. 05/24/2023 23:00

AC Livestock Association presents Livestock Rx Antibiotics and Vaccine program

AC Livestock Association presents Livestock Rx Antibiotics and Vaccine program

CAT SPRING – “Rx Antibiotics & Vaccines for Livestock” will be the program for the 73rd annual meeting of the Austin County Livestock Association. Dr. Peter Wunderlich will be the speaker. The meeting will be held at the Cat Spring Agricultural Society Hall on Thursday, June 1, 2023. 05/24/2023 23:00

BANNER COURTS

05/24/2023 23:00

Round Top Family Library features kids summer programs

Round Top Family Library features kids summer programs

ROUND TOP – The Round Top Family Library will feature Kids Summer Education and Enrichment programs for 2023. 05/24/2023 23:00

House lawmakers defy Abbott on vouchers

House lawmakers defy Abbott on vouchers

A key House education committee adjourned last week without voting on a school voucher bill that is Gov. Greg Abbott’s top priority this session, the Houston Chronicle reported. Barring some unforeseen maneuver in the last week of the regular legislative session, the bill is effectively dead for now. 05/24/2023 23:00

Ellinger Tomato Festival set for May

Ellinger Tomato Festival set for May

ELLINGER – Mark your calendar for the 86th Annual Ellinger Chamber of Commerce Tomato Festival planned for Friday, May 26 through Sunday, May 28 in Ellinger. 05/24/2023 23:00

Columbus Garden Club names Yard of the Month for May

Columbus Garden Club names Yard of the Month for May

Columbus Garden Club names Yard of the Month for May 05/24/2023 23:00

The Inevitable

05/24/2023 23:00

“Lukewarm Water”

“Lukewarm Water”

Yesterday wasn’t the best day. 05/24/2023 23:00

The Phish are Always Biting

The Phish are Always Biting

COLUMBUS – Not all phish are the kind you want to catch and if you are not careful, you could be impacted financially. 05/24/2023 23:00

Bluebonnet Master Gardner Association Kids’ Kamp 2023

Bluebonnet Master Gardner Association Kids’ Kamp 2023

The Bluebonnet Master Gardeners, in conjunction with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension team, are pleased to announce our sixth year of holding Kids’ Kamp in Austin, Colorado, Fayette and Washington counties. This kamp is designed to be educational but fun with the goal of igniting a passion in the youth of our area for the importance and enjoyment of gardening through unique experiences. 05/24/2023 23:00

BANNER MARKETS

Receipts: 372 Steers I: 150-300 lbs., 2.40- 05/24/2023 23:00

BANNER BRIEFS

05/24/2023 23:00

Live Oak CCA annual fundraiser a success

Live Oak CCA annual fundraiser a success

COLUMBUS – The Live Oak CCA (Coastal Conservation Association) held its 20th annual fundraising and membership banquet on May 4, at the Colorado County Fairgrounds in Columbus. 05/24/2023 23:00

Drae’dyn Fuller Memorial Tree Dedication heart-felt event

Drae’dyn Fuller Memorial Tree Dedication heart-felt event

EAGEL LAKE – A schoolwide Memorial Tree Dedication was presented on May 8 at Eagle Lake Intermediate School in memory of Drae’dyn Fuller, who would have been a 4th grader this year. 05/24/2023 23:00

Columbus Garden Club names May Community Beautification recipient

Columbus Garden Club names May Community Beautification recipient

Columbus Garden Club names May Community Beautification recipient 05/24/2023 23:00