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Catching rain in a bucket
Catching rain in a bucket
RESS “When the well’s dry, we know the worth of water.” This is such a true quote by Benjamin Franklin. Our wells may not dry up, but when the electricity goes out and the water wells can’t pump the water for the plants, garden and inside-the-house uses, the value of water goes up. As the cost of electricity to run the water well increases and your plants and gardens are panting for water, the worth of water goes up. 06/28/2023 23:00
Columbus Farmers Market throws shade on hot day
Columbus Farmers Market throws shade on hot day
Columbus Farmers Market throws shade on hot day 06/28/2023 23:00
Peru churches supported by St. Paul Lutheran
Peru churches supported by St. Paul Lutheran
COLUMBUS – The St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Columbus held a fundraiser on June 13 to help support churches in Peru. 06/28/2023 23:00
Bugle Boy showcases Ray Prim
Bugle Boy showcases Ray Prim
Bugle Boy showcases Ray Prim 06/28/2023 23:00
Round Top 173rd annual parade set
Round Top 173rd annual parade set
ROUND TOP – The members of the venerable Round Top Rifle Association have been working feverishly to present the 173rd annual July 4th Parade and Celebration. 06/28/2023 23:00
Eagle Lake VFD receives $50,000 grant
Eagle Lake VFD receives $50,000 grant
Eagle Lake VFD receives $50,000 grant 06/28/2023 23:00
Colorado County Senior Connections gather for fun
Colorado County Senior Connections gather for fun
COLUMBUS – The Colorado County Senior Connections group gathered together once again on June 21 at the Stafford Opera House in Columbus to have fun, play games and eat. 06/28/2023 23:00
Asa Hill Family
Asa Hill Family
ARTER Asa Hill was born around 1788 in Hillsboro, North Carolina (near Fayetteville & La Grange, NC) to Isaac and Lucy Wallace Hill. 06/28/2023 23:00
Conservation urged as searing heat wave sweeps
Conservation urged as searing heat wave sweeps
Texas’ power grid reported record electricity use early last week. Both the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas are urging residents and businesses to voluntarily reduce electricity use as temperatures soar above100 degrees over much of the state. So far the grid, which administers 90% of the state’s power load, has been able to keep up with demand. 06/28/2023 23:00
Dancing Over the Mountain
Dancing Over the Mountain
Wyoming: The moment hung empty. Or, maybe I was just that dumb. There were several lessons waiting to be learned that was splashing off my hard head like water off a rock. Yet like a smooth river stone, the water eventually has its effect. 06/28/2023 23:00
“Stubby’s Company”
“Stubby’s Company”
06/28/2023 23:00
Human training… for dogs
Human training… for dogs
This column will offend many dog lovers. Please accept my apologies in advance. I myself am a dog lover. I believe dogs are among the very best creations on Earth. Fewer things provide more pleasure than a loving relationship with a well-trained and well-behaved dog. But, the hardest part of training dogs is training their human masters. 06/28/2023 23:00
2023 Colorado County Fair Pageant contest opens soon
2023 Colorado County Fair Pageant contest opens soon
Contestants for the 2023 Colorado County Fair pageant can register online via https://coloradocountyfair.org/!!! or by calling one of the directors below. The contestant or parent must attend an informational meeting at the fairgrounds office on Wednesday, July 5 or Thursday, July 6 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. for sign-up, information, and season passes to sell. If unable to attend, contact either Shannan Gerik at (979) 732-0865 or Heidi May at (832) 588-5525 to get the information packet before the deadline. The deadline to enter the pageant is Tuesday, July 18. The fair queen pageants will take place Thursday, Sept. 7, on stage in the Founders Hall at the fairgrounds. The little miss/mister and junior miss pageant begins at 5:30 p.m. followed by the junior fair queen pageant then the fair queen pageant. 06/28/2023 23:00
FC Judge Dan Mueller issues health provider assurances
FC Judge Dan Mueller issues health provider assurances
Fayette County offices have received a number of calls regarding the changes in the emergency healthcare here specifically relating to Air Ambulance Services. 06/28/2023 23:00
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
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