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CES staff completes Reading Academies

CES staff completes Reading Academies

COLUMBUS – All kindergarten– third grade teachers and principals are required to complete Reading Academies by 2023. 05/10/2023 23:00

Schulenburg Shorthorn JV Band scores Division I

Schulenburg Shorthorn JV Band scores Division I

YOAKUM – The Schulenburg Shorthorn JV Band, under the direction of Assistant Director of Bands Fabian Weirich, on May 6 competed at the 11th annual Yoakum Bulldog Invitational. 05/10/2023 23:00

“Taking Pictures”

“Taking Pictures”

I like taking photos when I’m out of the country. 05/10/2023 23:00

Tri-county May 6 election results

Tri-county May 6 election results

Unofficial results have been tabulated and posted for Austin, Colorado and Fayette counties. Each may canvas the results and declare official re sults which may take several weeks to complete. 05/10/2023 23:00

BANNER MARKETS

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Nicht vergessen Gedenke!

Nicht vergessen Gedenke!

WEIMAR – It can be said in several different ways but the one way not to forget Gedenke in Weimar is to mark it on your calendar right now as the day approaches from May 11 to May 13. This Gedenke is sure to please as it pulls out the stops to celebrate 150 years of Weimar Gastfreundschaft! 05/10/2023 23:00

BANNER BRIEFS

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Faison House to hold fundraiser

Faison House to hold fundraiser

LA GRANGE – The Smith McMillan Chapter of the Texas Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is sponsoring a fundraiser for the Faison House in La Grange on Tuesday, May 16 from 4:30 to 6:15 p.m. at St. 05/10/2023 23:00

Slavnost just around corner

Slavnost just around corner

LA GRANGE – The Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center (TCHCC) in La Grange invites you to a family Sunday Funday filled with music, food, laughter, Czech culture and remembrance during the 22nd Annual Slavnost ‘May Fest’ on May 21. Festivities begin with a recognition ceremony at 10:30 a.m. 05/10/2023 23:00

Pullin’ tails and wranglin’ steers

Pullin' tails and wranglin' steers

RESS COLUMBUS – What do pullin’ tails and wranglin’ steers have to do with each other? The Colorado County Fair 19th Annual Ragin Cajun event partnered the two together for fun and excitement on April 29, at the Colorado County Fairgrounds in Columbus. 05/03/2023 23:00

ArtWalk opens its 19th year in Fayetteville

ArtWalk opens its 19th year in Fayetteville

FAYETTEVILLE – This weekend, Arts for Rural Texas will host the 19th annual ArtWalk Art and Music Festival on Fayetteville’s historic courthouse square. The event opens to the public on Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and again on Sunday, May 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 05/03/2023 23:00

Grotto go to Frydek!

Grotto go to Frydek!

RESS FRYDEK – The crowd was immense and rightfully so, with the mouth-wa- tering, flavor-filled food that St. Mary's Grotto Celebration served up on April 30 in Frydek. Since 1949, St. Mary’s has satisfied everybodies barbecue wants and a lot of fun that goes with it. 05/03/2023 23:00

First comes the thunder!

First comes the thunder!

RESS COLUMBUS – Buckle up and put on your earplugs because there is nothing like a 2500-plus horsepower blown alcohol truck and modified tractors to blow your mind. The vibrations from the big boys drive through you and get your heart pumping. 05/03/2023 23:00

Mike Albers named THSCA Region 5-3A Coach of the Year

Mike Albers named THSCA Region 5-3A Coach of the Year

Columbus head girls basketball coach Mike Albers was recently named the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) coach of the year for the 2022-2023 season. It was well deserved as Albers earned his 900th career win along with a state tournament appearance in the same season. 05/03/2023 23:00

Tri-County athletes make TGCA Volleyball All-State Team

Tri-County athletes make TGCA Volleyball All-State Team

Tri-county volleyball players were recognized for their performance on the hardwood and recently made the 2022-2023 Texas Girls Coaches Association (TGCA) Volleyball All-State Team. Making the list in Class 1A is Kynley Hurst (Fayetteville), Brooklyn Jaeger (Fayetteville), Mallory Krause (Round Top-Carmine), and Maggie Salinas (Round Top-Carmine). 05/03/2023 23:00

Columbus softball mercies

Columbus softball mercies Marion in playoff game

COLUMBUS – The Columbus High School softball team competed in a playoff match against Marion High School April 28 at Lady Cardinals Field and was victorious by a final score of 10-0. Columbus was solid on both sides of the ball with stellar pitching and finding open holes at the plate. 05/03/2023 23:00

Lady Horns claim the Bi-District round of the softball playoff

Lady Horns claim the Bi-District round of the softball playoff

Lady Horns claim the Bi-District round of the softball playoff 05/03/2023 23:00

Bellville Brahmanettes advance in

Bellville Brahmanettes advance in

playos 05/03/2023 23:00

Another year with many State Track Qualifiers from the Tri-County

Another year with many State Track Qualifiers from the Tri-County

Each of our three counties are known for sending a whole bunch of runners to state track and this year is no different. The UIL state track tournament will be held at Mike A. Myers Track and Soccer Stadium located at the University of Texas. The tournament goes from May 11 to May 13. 05/03/2023 23:00

Rice track runner Kejun Wilson

Rice track runner Kejun Wilson

Rice track runner Kejun Wilson 05/03/2023 23:00

Cardinals track runner Ty'Vonne

Cardinals track runner Ty'Vonne

Cardinals track runner Ty'Vonne 05/03/2023 23:00