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WC Tractor holds open house

WC Tractor holds open house

SEALY – WC Tractor in Sealy held its open house on March 16 at its Sealy store. The doors swung open to host its customer appreciation dinner and presentation to a lobby full of people. After the social and a great dinner, special guest speaker Regional Program Leader Dr. Philip Shackelford of the Southeast District 9 Ag and Natural Resources presented Let’s Talk About Hay: Most Bale for Your Buck. 03/22/2023 23:00

Bluebonnet Master Gardener to hold annual plant sale

Bluebonnet Master Gardener to hold annual plant sale

SEALY – The Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association will host its annual plant sale Saturday, April 8, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. or when sold out. This year’s plant sale will be held at the Sealy Historical Park at 211 E. Main St. in Sealy. 03/22/2023 23:00

CCWMA holds annual banquet

CCWMA holds annual banquet

COLUMBUS – The Colorado County Wildlife Management Association (CCWMA) held its annual banquet and meeting March 18 at the Columbus Hall in Columbus. The program for this year centered on Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) with Allan Cain, leader for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Whitetail Deer Program for the state. 03/22/2023 23:00

Bill would require fentanyl education

Bill would require fentanyl education

The death of a Leander High School graduate from a fentanyl overdose has prompted state Rep. 03/22/2023 23:00

Ballot by Mail expires yearly

Ballot by Mail expires yearly

COLORADO COUNTY – Ballot by Mail Applications ex pires at the end of every year. You MUST reapply yearly. This year the deadline to apply for a ballot by mail for the May 6, election is April 25, however, we ask that you get this step completed as soon as possible so there are no issues when receiving your voted 03/22/2023 23:00

Author to present Butternut and Gray at WMC

Author to present Butternut and Gray at WMC

WEIMAR – Friends of the Weimar Public Library will pres - ent Charles Hebert, Texas histo - ry author, Wednesday, March 29 at 10 a.m. at the Weimar United Church at 403 W. Main in Weim nar. 03/22/2023 23:00

“Tourist Town”

“Tourist Town”

My husband, Peter, and I are staying in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, which is, according to a lot of folks, a tourist town. Sometimes, the person saying this means it is not a place they would want to spend time. This puzzles me. I'm not sure why a town known for meatpacking or manufacturing would be a better place to spend time than a town known for tourism. But I respect anyone's right to spend time wherever they want, and Peter and I are happy in San Miguel, in large part because it is a tourist town. 03/22/2023 23:00

Song Writers Series fundraiser set

Song Writers Series fundraiser set

COLUMBUS – Join the Live Oak Art Center at 1014 Milam St. in Columbus on Thursday, March 30, at 6 p.m. 03/22/2023 23:00

Autism Awareness Month and Community

Autism Awareness Month and Community

COLUMBUS – Destiny Psencik was present to represent the Turtle Wing Foundation during the regular meeting of the Colorado County Commissioner's Court on Feb. 27 in Columbus. The court made a proclamation for the month of April 2023 as Autism Awareness Month in Colorado County. Psencik is the executive director of the Turtle Wing Foundation which serves as a resource hub to connect families who have children with learning challenges with the services and support they need to be successful. Psencik said, 'Autism awareness is near and dear to our hearts.' She continued, 'We want to create a culture of awareness and acceptance. ' Turtle Wing serves all of Colorado, Fayette and Lavaca counties. 03/22/2023 23:00

Second Chance donates to AMEN

Second Chance donates to AMEN

Second Chance donates to AMEN 03/22/2023 23:00

Leadership program focuses on city and non-profits

Leadership program focuses on city and non-profits

The Fayette Leadership program with the La Grange Area Chamber of Commerce focused on city government and non-profits in March. 03/22/2023 23:00

Court St. Roch of Mentz CDA donates to Columbus Food Pantry

Court St. Roch of Mentz CDA donates to Columbus Food Pantry

Court St. Roch of Mentz Catholic Daughters (CDA) recently presented a check for $2,000 to Columbus Food Pantry. The CDA holds the work of the food pantry very near and dear to their hearts and is always happy to help support their charitable works. On hand for the presen - tation were, from left, Tom Fleming, James Simons, Robert Chaloup - ka, Sandy Chaloupka, Monroe Warschak, Pat Simons, Fausta Kaiser, Janet Hollmann (on behalf of the CDA), Jeannine Lowrey, and Patty Stavinoha. Photo by St. Roch of Mentz CDA 03/22/2023 23:00

Austin County takes ecstasy off streets

Austin County takes ecstasy off streets

The Austin County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 10 at the 722 westbound mile marker on March 15. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Caron Howling, 46, of Channelview. 03/22/2023 23:00

Jason Edward Smith

Jason Edward Smith

March 7, 1967 ~ March 17, 2023 03/22/2023 23:00

Francis Truchard: Longest serving Justice of the Peace laid to rest

Francis Truchard: Longest serving Justice of the Peace laid to rest

Justice of Peace Francis Truchard, 81, passed away on March 8, 2023. Truchard will be remembered for many things: a devoted husband, a loving father, a grandfather and a friend to all, even those who fell on the wrong side of the law. 03/15/2023 23:00

Country music at the Opry

Country music at the Opry

LA GRANGE - The Fayette Coun ty Country Music Club will host their monthly opry on Monday, March 20 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in La Grange. The show starts at 7 p.m. and the doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Admis sion is $8. 03/15/2023 23:00

Movie Night at the Lyric

Movie Night at the Lyric

FLATONIA – Jumping’ and jivin’ all night long! The Happy Tails Movie Night at the Lyric was a success. The '50s-themed event was held March 9 at the Lyric Theater in Flatonia. All proceeds benefitted the Janssen Ani mal Shelter which serves all of Fayette County. 03/15/2023 23:00

Flatonia boys basketball comes up short vs La Poynor in UIL State Tournament

Flatonia boys basketball comes up short vs La Poynor in UIL State Tournament

SAN ANTONIO – Bulldogs boys hoops competed in the UIL boys state basketball tournament March 10 at the Alamodome in San Antonio and were defeated by La Rue La Poynor High School with a final score of 66- 43. Flatonia couldn’t get much of anything going on offense while La Poynor made baskets from distance and took advantage of the Bulldogs mistakes. 03/15/2023 23:00

Number of area athletes qualify for State Powerlifting

Number of area athletes qualify for State Powerlifting

A bunch of powerlifters from the area have qualified for the state powerlifting tournament, which will be held March 24 and 25 at the at the Taylor County Expo Center in Abilene. Area schools that will represent at the state tournament are Brazos, Columbus and Flatonia. Five girls qualifying from Brazos are Marlena Nunn (1st in regionals) 259+ weight class - squat-430, bench press-215; and dead lift-340 - totaling 985; Sara Rincon-Morales (1st in region - als) 123 weight class - squat-265, bench press-130, and dead lift-240-totaling 635; Tiona Steward (1st in regionals) in the 220 weight class - squat-380; bench press-170, and dead lift-370-totaling 920; Jessica Ramos (2nd in regionals) in the 165 weight class - squat-270, bench press-145, and dead lift-305-totaling 720; and Lily Ber - trand (2nd in regionals) in the 105 weight class - squat-215, bench press-110, and dead lift-215-total - ing 540. Qualifying in boys include Ka - sey Zientek from Brazos in the 220 weight class - squat-650, bench press-365, and dead lift-600- to - 03/15/2023 23:00

Area teams tackle jam-packed Flatonia Tournament

Area teams tackle jam-packed Flatonia Tournament

Area teams tackle jam-packed Flatonia Tournament 03/15/2023 23:00

Columbus softball wins nine in a row in late February

Columbus softball wins nine in a row in late February

The Columbus High School softball team had a stretch of games toward the end of Feb- ruary where they won five straight with four them being shutouts. These wins came against Smithville (12-0 final), East Bernard (3-0 final), Gon - 03/15/2023 23:00