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Fort Hood renamed after Korean, Vietnam war hero
Fort Hood renamed after Korean, Vietnam war hero
It's official. Fort Hood, named for a high-ranking Confederate officer in the Civil War, has been renamed Fort Cavazos, in honor of native Texan Richard E. Cavazos, the country's first Hispanic four-star general. 05/17/2023 23:00
Columbus Historical Preservation Trust Announces “Seasons of Colorado County” Photo Book Project
Columbus Historical Preservation Trust Announces “Seasons of Colorado County” Photo Book Project
Coffee table book to highlight the Colorado County community through the changing of the seasons. The Columbus Historical Preservation Trust, Inc. (CHPT) is excited to announce the kickoff of its latest community project, Seasons of Colorado County, a hardbound, coffee table photo book dedicated to celebrating Colorado County’s residents, heritage, and natural beauty. Seasons of Colorado County will feature photographs highlighting everything that makes Colorado County unique, all through the lens of the changing of the seasons. 05/17/2023 23:00
Did You Know…
Did You Know…
- M&M stands for Mars and Murray - Facebook has more users than many major populations - Neil Armstrong did not say, “That’s one small step for man.” According to Neil, he said, “ that’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.” 05/17/2023 23:00
Austin County Fair Memorial Scholarship winners announced
Austin County Fair Memorial Scholarship winners announced
The Austin County Fair Association announced the 2023 recipients of the Austin County Fair Memorial Scholarships. The Austin County Fair has been awarding scholarships in memory of deceased directors and deceased directors’ spouses since 1992. 05/17/2023 23:00
Calling all yard sale aficionados
Calling all yard sale aficionados
Are you always ready to look for those hidden riches? Do you believe in the old adage 'One man's trash is another man's treasure?' If so, 90 Miles on 90 is your kind of event. 05/17/2023 23:00
Outta’ Time
Outta’ Time
The year was 1955, and I was born into a world of excitement and wonder. By the time I was six, which seemed like an eternity to achieve, the world was my oyster and I could take my time to shuck it. No, I didn’t know what an oyster was at six, and I certainly didn’t know anything about shucking oysters. But I had all the time in the world to learn about and do it. 05/17/2023 23:00
“Happy Place”
“Happy Place”
I have a sticker that says “My Happy Place,” and I kept it for a while, wondering where to put it. In the end, I stuck it near my desk so I could see it while I write. I am usually happy when I’m writing. 05/17/2023 23:00
Hay & Forage Producers encouraged to submit samples for analysis
Hay & Forage Producers encouraged to submit samples for analysis
The Beef & Forage Committee of Austin County encourages beef cattle producers to turn in a sample of their hay for analysis at this year’s Austin County Hay Show. In the coming months, hay samples will be accepted at different locations throughout Austin County. The analysis will be done by the Texas A&M Forage testing lab and results will be available after the Annual Fall Forage Seminar at the Austin County Fairgrounds on October 6 or mailed directly to the producer following the program. Each location will have entry forms and directions for collecting samples. Collection boxes will be provided. In addition, the analysis is offered free of charge to anyone growing or feeding hay to livestock. 05/17/2023 23:00
Weimar United Church donates to Turtle Wing
Weimar United Church donates to Turtle Wing
Weimar United Church donates to Turtle Wing 05/17/2023 23:00
Chamber selects 2023 Junior Ambassador
Chamber selects 2023 Junior Ambassador
COLUMBUS –The Columbus Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce they have chosen Brooklyn Eden, Columbus High School Class of 2025, as the new Junior Ambassador for 2023-2025. 05/17/2023 23:00
Head to the hills for Fayetteville bike ride classic
Head to the hills for Fayetteville bike ride classic
FAYETTEVILLE – The rolling hills in the Fayetteville area is a fun-filled but challenging ride as the Fayetteville Good Old Bicycle Ride Classic pushes off on Sunday June 4 in downtown Fayetteville. The start point is at the Fayetteville Town Square at 8 a.m. and links road and gravel courses for a fresh 60 mile ride. 05/17/2023 23:00
Baile del Dia de las Madres fantastico!
Baile del Dia de las Madres fantastico!
The Tejano community came out to celebrate with music and dance for the Day of the Mothers or Mother's Day on May 13 at the Colorado County Fairgrounds in Columbus. Rodeo Norteno provided the uplifting music that crowded the dance floor. The Tejano Committee of the Colorado County Fair Association sponsored the event. Photos by John Jones, Banner Press 05/17/2023 23:00
New Justice of the Peace to fill big shoes
New Justice of the Peace to fill big shoes
COLUMBUS – Don Clark was sworn in as Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, on May 11 by the Colorado County Commissioners Court to fill the unex pired term left void by the death of Judge Francis Truchard. 05/17/2023 23:00
Diggs , Fritsch and Magliolo returns home with gold
Diggs , Fritsch and Magliolo returns home with gold
Diggs , Fritsch and Magliolo returns home with g 05/17/2023 23:00
Attempted kidnapping thwarted
Attempted kidnapping thwarted
BELLVILLE – Bellville Police Chief Jason Smalley reported that this past week at about 1:30 p.m., May 10, an attempted kidnapping happened in the parking lot of the 7-Eleven store in Bellville. 05/17/2023 23:00
Two more murals to be completed this week
Two more murals to be completed this week
COLUMBUS – Anyone driving around Columbus these days must have seen one or two new murals going up in the Downtown area. The first is on the side of the Tri-County Realty - Double G Realty Group building on Milam Street across from the County Courthouse. The other is at the entrance to the newly named “Artist Alley,” in the 500 block of Walnut Street. 05/17/2023 23:00
Fayetteville baseball keeps season alive
Fayetteville baseball keeps season alive
Lions baseball recently advanced in the postseason and have kept their playoff success on track as they defeated Medina High School May 11 in a double header by scores of 10-0 and 12-5. The Fayetteville offense has been scorching hot in crunch time as nearly the entire lineup recorded a hit in game one. In game two, the standouts were Lawson Fritsch and Travis Gully, who drove in five RBI's combined. 05/17/2023 23:00
Lady Cats advance in softball playoffs
Lady Cats advance in softball playoffs
05/17/2023 23:00
2023 Magnolia Days Festival brings big time fun to Columbus
2023 Magnolia Days Festival brings big time fun to Columbus
Columbus Chamber of Commerce to host annual springtime festival May 19-20 on historic courthouse square 05/10/2023 23:00
Outburst in the courthouse!
Outburst in the courthouse!
COLUMBUS – Colorado County Commissioners Court met on Monday, May 8, for their regular meeting. However, it was far from regular. 05/10/2023 23:00
Sealy man gets 60 years in TDC
Sealy man gets 60 years in TDC
BELLVILLE – Travis Koehn, Criminal District Attorney for Austin County, announced that a jury sentenced Damien Eveline, 44, of Sealy, to 60 years in the Texas Department of Corrections. The jury found Eveline guilty of tampering with evidence and a Habitual Felony Offender under the law. 05/10/2023 23:00
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