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Letter from a Birmingham Jail
Letter from a Birmingham Jail
In April of 1963, Martin Luther King, Jr. was arrested and jailed in Birmingham, Alabama. Alone for several days in the dull “monotony of a narrow jail cell,” as he described it, King penned a letter that has been described as one of the most important historical documents ever written. Considered a classic treatise on civil disobedience, it is perhaps one of the most beautifully crafted and eloquent letters ever composed. Every American should read it. 02/07/2024 23:00
“A Piece of Cake”
“A Piece of Cake”
My husband, Peter, and I landed in Mexico again, and we did what we have done in the past. We bought an enormous cake. It's nice to have a cake in the house. I have discovered it is not necessarily a good idea to eat cake every day, as it eventually makes my clothes too small. But I do like cake, and I especially like Mexican cake, and more than anything, I like giving cake away. 02/07/2024 23:00
Animal Footprints in Fayette
Animal Footprints in Fayette
This week’s Footprints story will be a continuation of the stories about the “footprints” left by our animal friends, be they domestic or wild, in Fayette County history. These stories, important enough to appear in our local newspapers, and the subject of talk and gossip amongst our past local citizens, showed the interaction between man and animal. This week, the stories are about some small animals and one very large animal. 02/07/2024 23:00
The Get-Away
The Get-Away
Sometimes we just need to get away–change the routine, walk new trails, see new views, hear new discourse, and just listen. That is exactly what the Columbus Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors did last week as they traveled to Stoney Creek Ranch out 109 and Zimmerscheidt roads for a day-long board retreat and training. 02/07/2024 23:00
TEA annual report just released
TEA annual report just released
The Texas Education Agency’s annual report was released last week. It indicates per-student funding in the 2021-2022 school year averaged $14,928 per student, up 42% since 2011. However, state funding has only risen slightly in the past decade, while local funding has increased substantially. 02/07/2024 23:00
Texas' standoff with feds in Eagle Pass is igniting calls for secession and fears of violence
Texas' standoff with feds in Eagle Pass is igniting calls for secession and fears of violence
The standoff between Texas and the federal government at the southern border has ignited a fight over states' rights, with secessionists latching onto the ordeal as a reason for Texas to become “an independent and self-governing nation,” according to the longtime leader of Texas’ unlikely secessionist movement, Daniel Miller. 02/07/2024 23:00
Columbus receives mitigation funding
Columbus receives mitigation funding
AUSTIN – Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced on Jan. 30 the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $122,100,689 in regional mitigation funds to improve streets, drainage, and sewer systems in Burleson, Colorado, Galveston, Jefferson, Lavaca, Orange, Sabine, San Augustine, San Patricio and Waller Counties. 02/07/2024 23:00
WAYNE HENKES
WAYNE HENKES
April 24, 1963 – January 21, 2024 01/31/2024 23:00
DOROTHY LEE HALFMANN BUTTON
DOROTHY LEE HALFMANN BUTTON
July 29, 1940 – January 23, 2024 01/31/2024 23:00
Ribbon cutting at Lamberto’s Brandon House Bistro
Ribbon cutting at Lamberto’s Brandon House Bistro
COLUMBUS - The Co - lumbus Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to a ribbon cutting at Lamberto's Brandon House Bistro Thursday, Feb. 8. The ribbon cutting will occur promptly at 10 a.m., followed by an open house and light re - freshments. Lamberto's Brandon House Bistro restauran is located at 616 Walnut St. in Columbus. With over 17 years of experi - ence, the menu features a wide selection of Italian and Amer - ican dishes such as Florentine stuffed chicken, rib-eye steak, and salads. The chefs use the highest-quality ingredients and carefully prepare them to en - sure every bite is flavorful. Open Monday through Sat - 01/31/2024 23:00
Menke awarded Bernardo
Menke awarded Bernardo
Firefighter of the Year 01/31/2024 23:00
2024 Lunch-N-Learn Series in Austin County
2024 Lunch-N-Learn Series in Austin County
BELLVILLE - The Blue - bonnet Master Gardeners of Aus - tin County will present the 2024 "Lunch-N-Learn" series, which will be hosted on the third Tues - 01/31/2024 23:00
Election office makes its move official
Election office makes its move official
COLUMBUS - The Colorado County Election Office has made its anticipated move to 1117 Tra - vis St. in Columbus. All voter registration and election business will be conducted from the new office space. The Election Cen ter provides a self-contained en- vironment for election security, it provides a larger voting area, and ease of access for citizens in all county offices. There is still some exterior work being done on the building; to secure our citizen’s safety, please call ahead prior to Feb. 20 so we can make sure you have unblocked entry to the building. 01/31/2024 23:00
If you are a young w
Magnolia Belle orientation set
COLUMBUS - Columbus Historical Preservation Trust, Inc. has presented Magnolia Belles Columbus, Texas graduat - ing seniors since 1964, and will continue this important tradition for years to come. If you are a young woman of high school age, a Freshman – 01/31/2024 23:00
Beef and Forage Educational event
Beef and Forage Educational event
COLUMBUS - The Col - 01/31/2024 23:00
Learn to live with ugly
Learn to live with ugly
No, not your spouse, but with the freeze damage done to your landscape or garden. The recent freeze experienced in this area may have caused your precious plants to become ugly. 01/31/2024 23:00
SAVANNAH BANANAS
SAVANNAH BANANAS – Baseball Circus Fun
Sometimes described as the greatest show in sports, the Savannah Bananas have one goal – to make baseball fun. And boy, do they succeed… The Savannah Bananas are a barnstorming exhibition baseball team from Savannah, Georgia. 01/31/2024 23:00
“Enough”
“Enough”
My husband, Peter, and I are headed out to Mexico again, and before we do, I thought it was a good time of year to check in with some folks I care about, to see how 2024 had been treating them so far. 01/31/2024 23:00
Austin County Fair is tough enough to wear pink
Austin County Fair is tough enough to wear pink
BELLVILLE – Every October, the Friday of the Youth Livestock Auction is also “Tough Enough to Wear Pink” day at the Austin County Fair. 01/31/2024 23:00
Animal Footprints in Fayette
Animal Footprints in Fayette
Our Footprints articles are written by local historians who are also volunteer members of the Fayette County Historical Commission. In the previous article, it was mentioned that the Fayette County Record had been printing the Footprints articles for over 20 years. We’d just like to mention that the articles have also appeared in many other local papers, including The Banner Press, Flatonia Argus, Schulenburg Sticker, and Weimar Mercury, and even occasionally mentioned on the local radio stations. Not only do all of your local papers support us by publishing these articles, they are also always willing to include news articles and public service announcements for the Historical Commission as well as others to help keep our Fayette County history alive. 01/31/2024 23:00
Standoff at border continues between state, feds
Standoff at border continues between state, feds
A standoff at an Eagle Pass park continues as the Department of Homeland Security has sent a second letter to Gov. 01/31/2024 23:00
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