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CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS
CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS
UIL 2A DISTRICT 28 MEET SHINER – Here are the rssults from the UIL 2A Region 4, District 28 meet Oct. 9 at Green Dixon Park in Shiner. 10/11/2023 23:00
Weimar football bounces back with win vs Thorndale
Weimar football bounces back with win vs Thorndale
Wildcats football improved to 5-2 on the season and 1-2 in district with a 35-22 win over Thorndale last Friday. 10/11/2023 23:00
Flatonia football slides past Hearne
Flatonia football slides past Hearne
By BRIAN PIERSON Banner Press Sports 10/11/2023 23:00
La Grange football picks up second win of season and first district win
La Grange football picks up second win of season and first district win
The La Grange High School football team defeated Smithville High School Oct. 6 by a final score of 36-21. This is the Leopards’ second win of the season and it doesn’t look like it will be their last with the way the offense has been performing. 10/11/2023 23:00
Cardinals go on late surge to defeat Hallettsville
Cardinals go on late surge to defeat Hallettsville
COLUMBUS – The Columbus High School football team tacked it on in the fourth quarter to pull away with a 42-14 victory Oct. 6 at Cardinals Field against Hallettsville High School. It was a close game until the fourth quarter when Columbus went on a scoring spree and scored 21 points in the quarter. “Motivating these guys, it’s not hard to motivate them,” said Columbus head football coach Matt Schobel. 10/11/2023 23:00
Cubettes senior utility player Mallory Krause sets a ball up high
Cubettes senior utility player Mallory Krause sets a ball up high
Cubettes senior utility player Mallory Krause sets a ball up high 10/11/2023 23:00
Columbus volleyball slaughters Rice for sweep
Columbus volleyball slaughters Rice for sweep
RICE – Lady Cardinals volleyball traveled to Rice High School October 3 and took down the Lady Raiders by a final score of 25-13, 25-12, 25-8. Columbus took advantage of their talent and athleticism by overpowering the match with their supreme skill on offense, ultimately making it too much to handle for Rice. “Every game matters is what we’re talking about right now,” said Columbus head volleyball coach Kayley Johns. 10/11/2023 23:00
Area hospital closes doors
Area hospital closes doors
LA GRANGE – After a last gasp for breath, St. Mark’s Hospital in La Grange will close its doors on Oct. 12. All hospital services and those services in the medical office building will be suspended at that time. 10/11/2023 23:00
Future Voter and I Voted Sticker winners
Future Voter and I Voted Sticker winners
BELLVILLE – Austin County Tax Assessor and Election Official Kim Ring announced the winners of the first Future Voter and I Voted sticker contest. 10/11/2023 23:00
Sedlock promoted to First National Bank president
Sedlock promoted to First National Bank president
EAGLE LAKE – The First National Bank of Eagle Lake has announced the promotion of Leslie Sedlock to the position of president. 10/11/2023 23:00
Bluebonnet awards $63,000 to fire departments
Bluebonnet awards $63,000 to fire departments
BASTROP – Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative's Board of Directors unanimously voted to award $1,000 grants to all 63 fire departments that protect and serve communities in the cooperative's 14-county service area. These grants are in recognition of the outstanding job the departments have done this summer. 10/11/2023 23:00
Austin County Jail cleared in inmates death
Austin County Jail cleared in inmates death
BELLVILLE – In an ongoing investigation and grand jury deliberation on Sept. 27, the Austin County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division has been given a no-bill on the death of Inmate Quincy Williams. 10/11/2023 23:00
2023 Austin County Fair Queen and Court announced
2023 Austin County Fair Queen and Court announced
2023 Austin County Fair Queen and Court announced 10/11/2023 23:00
Vehicle thefts continue in FC
Vehicle thefts continue in FC
Hit by a number of vehicle thefts for as many months, the Fayette County Sheriff's Office reported that there were stolen vehicles in the La Grange area Monday in the early hours of Oct. 2. A firearm was also stolen from a vehicle. The rash of vehicle thefts continues as the sheriff's office and local police departments grapple with these hit-and-run thefts. 10/11/2023 23:00
Turtle Wing begins 13th year
Turtle Wing begins 13th year
Turtle Wing Foundations 12th year comes to a close. With the mission of "helping individuals with learning challenges in rural areas achieve their full potential by providing access to a shared network of emotional, educational, and therapeutic resources", the year has been one of true growth. From additional programs and providers, to serving more families, the foundation has worked every day to make sure that no family goes unassisted. 10/11/2023 23:00
The Columbus 1968
The Columbus 1968
The Columbus 1968 10/11/2023 23:00
BANNER BRIEFS
BANNER BRIEFS
10/04/2023 23:00
Kathleen Wick Insurance Services donates to CCSC
Kathleen Wick Insurance Services donates to CCSC
Kathleen Wick Insurance Services donates to CCSC 10/04/2023 23:00
CCSC serves it up hot!
CCSC serves it up hot!
CCSC serves it up hot! 10/04/2023 23:00
CCWO donates to YFS
CCWO donates to YFS
CCWO donates to YFS 10/04/2023 23:00
Friend to Friend program participants received mammograms
Friend to Friend program participants received mammograms
Twenty-seven participants from Austin County received their free mammogram from “The Rose” due to the Friendto- Friend program conducted in August. Friend to Friend was sponsored by the Austin County Family and Consumer Sciences Advisory Board and adapted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Exten sion Service as a best-practice program to encourage women to be screened on a yearly basis. The event was co-hosted with the assistance of the Texas Department of State Health Services. Our efforts continue to support the premise and importance of early detection which we know will ultimately make a difference that will save lives. 10/04/2023 23:00
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