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Columbus Lady Cards slide past Crystal City in basketball playoffs

Columbus Lady Cards slide past Crystal City in basketball playoffs

lumbus High School girls basketball team edged out a close one against Crystal City High School Feb. 16 at North East ISD Gym in San Antonio by a final score of 51-50. Lady Cards senior point guard Treasure Upson logged four points, sophomore center Ally Tribe had 16 points, and junior shooting guard Karlee Mathis scored 19 points and hit four three-pointers. 02/22/2023 23:00

Flatonia girls basketball survives playoff match vs Thorndale behind Sodek’s 32

Flatonia girls basketball survives playoff match vs Thorndale behind Sodek's 32

GIDDINGS – Lady Bulldog basketball competed in their first playoff game against Thorndale High School Feb. 14 at Buffaloes Gym in Giddings and won a nail-biter by a final score of 5149. Flatonia's offense was in full force and they led for the major ity game as a result. Thorndlae was able to hang in with their long-range shooting, but Flato - nia's ability to convert their halfcourt sets, along with hitting free throws, ultimately won them the game. “Just staying focused on what we do," said Flatonia head girls basketball coach Robert Gray on his mindset down the stretch. 02/22/2023 23:00

Weimar hosts first track meet of the year on chilly day

Weimar hosts first track meet of the year on chilly day

Weimar hosts first track meet of the year on chilly day 02/22/2023 23:00

Faith Academy Lady Knights takes State crown

Faith Academy Lady Knights takes State crown

The Faith Academy High School girls basketball team recently earned a state title after winning four games en route to the state championship victory on Feb. 17. Players who stepped up big for the Lady Knights were Rachel Kuespert and Ja'Kasia Ragston, who scored in double figures for the majority of the tournament. As Faith Academy won their final game by a score of 34-4, the state trophy was ul timately won by their defense. 02/22/2023 23:00

Local archer wins grand championship at HLS&R

Local archer wins grand championship at HLS&R

Local archer wins grand championship at HLS&R 02/22/2023 23:00

Just hanging around

Just hanging around

Just hanging around 02/22/2023 23:00

FC Leadership meets with government officials

FC Leadership meets with government officials

FC Leadership meets with government officials 02/22/2023 23:00

Shorthorn Band posts UIL Division 1 position

Shorthorn Band posts UIL Division 1 position

SMITHVILLE – The Schulenburg Shorthorn Band competed in the UIL Solo and Ensemble contest in Smithville recently. 02/22/2023 23:00

CHS One Act Play places in Wimberly Festival

CHS One Act Play places in Wimberly Festival

WIMBERLY – The UIL One Act Play cast and crew of Blue Stockings, under the direction of Lorrie Walla, competed at the 33rd annual Wimberly Festival on Friday and did a stellar performance landing them three honorable mentions and two all star cast awards. 02/22/2023 23:00

Girl Friend’s get red carpet treatment

Girl Friend’s get red carpet treatment

COLUMBUS – Taking advantage of a school-free day, some members of the Girl Friends group from Columbus Boys and Girls Club, visited Columbus City Hall on Feb. 13. Guided by Mayor Lori An Gobert, they toured the City Administration Building, were suited up by Richard LaCourse and Anna Shultz of the Columbus Volunteer Fire Department, met with Columbus Police Department Captain Wendy Alley and were all smiles after a very informative and exciting afternoon. The Girl Friend’s group were grateful to Mayor Gobert for arranging the visit and to their host for their service to the community. 02/22/2023 23:00

Schulenburg/Weimar PAT held successful fundraiser

Schulenburg/Weimar PAT held successful fundraiser

SCHULENBURG – The Schulenburg/Weimar Parents as Teachers (PAT) held a successful fundraiser on Feb. 4, at Swiss Alp Hall & Chalet in Schulenburg. 02/22/2023 23:00

African American fraternal organizations in Fayette County

African American fraternal organizations in Fayette County

ATTS While the church is considered the bedrock of the African American community, fraternal organizations played a large role in shaping its evolution in the late 1800s and early 1900s. 02/22/2023 23:00

Abbott lays out seven top priorities

Abbott lays out seven top priorities

Gov. Greg Abbott, in a State of the State address last Thursday, outlined his seven top priorities for the ongoing legislative session before an invitation-only audience at a manufacturing facility in San Marcos, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Those priorities include $4 billion for border security, property tax relief and more school choice for parents, which he called “education freedom.” He avoided use of the word “vouchers.’ 02/22/2023 23:00

Where Are You Going For Spring Break?

Where Are You Going For Spring Break?

Spring Break in Texas is a very popular time for young adults and college students to head to the beach. We want to remind everyone when you are making plans for Spring Break, make sure a sober driver is top priority. 02/22/2023 23:00

Bum

The horse trade wasn’t my idea. It was true that my bronc-riding career was limping into the sunset, and I’d considered buying a few mares to breed. But, the offered trade cameas a surprise. Up until now rodeo saddle broncs, rehabbing race horses, starting colts, riding thespoiled rough string, and packing mules were my claim to fame. I’d earned my pro-rodeo status competing across the U.S., and the wilderness hunt- ing camp outfitters in Montana and Wyoming habitually assigned sour mishandled horses to my charge. It was my common thought that a gentleman cowboy should raise his own herd of riding stock and that it shouldbe well-mannered, wellbred, and carry ample brains. Saddling and stepping aboard outlaws before daylight was wearing thin. 02/22/2023 23:00

Missing a lot

As I approach the age where its closer to the Lord than it is to high school, I think of what was, what is and what is yet to come. If this sounds almost like a Bible verse, well, it almost is one. But as one can see, the Bible shadows our lives. the Bible is no more truer today than it was yesterday and what is yet to come. 02/22/2023 23:00

“Not Stubby”

“Not Stubby”

My mother has a pet squirrel named Stubby. 02/22/2023 23:00

CORRECTION

In the Feb. 16 issue of The Banner Press Newspaper Shelley Janik should have been stated she was the Columbus Chamber of Commerce Tourism Director and not the chamber executive director. 02/22/2023 23:00

Drab receives Rising Star award

Drab receives Rising Star award

Drab receives Rising Star award 02/22/2023 23:00

New home for Bellville PD close to a reality

New home for Bellville PD close to a reality

BELLVILLE – The trusses are up and the roof and sides will be put on soon at the new location of the Bellville Police Department at 162 N. Chesley in Bellville. 02/22/2023 23:00