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The Big One Country Market smokin’ hot
The Big One Country Market smokin’ hot
COLUMBUS – There is plenty to see and buy and hear at The Big One Country Market which is held the last Saturday of each month in Columbus. 05/03/2023 23:00
House OKs $4.5 billion for teacher pay raises
House OKs $4.5 billion for teacher pay raises
The Texas House last Thursday passed two education-related bills, one that allocates $4.5 billion for teacher pay raises and another to increase the annual per-student base funding from $6,160 to $6,300 – a 2.3% increase. 05/03/2023 23:00
Drymalla Construction adds cap to habitat home roof
Drymalla Construction adds cap to habitat home roof
COLUMBUS – Drymalla Construction puts the shingles on the roof of a Colorado County Habitat for Humanity house at 318 Canal St. in Alleyton. Drymalla Construction provided the labor for free. Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Char- maine Katz is looking for more organizations to volunteer to help build these houses. No ex perience in building is necessary. 05/03/2023 23:00
CVQG holds workshop
CVQG holds workshop
LA GRANGE – Annie McHugs' Workshop on her Picture Windows Reverse Applique was a huge success at the Colorado Valley Quilt Guild. 05/03/2023 23:00
Three Crosses Ministries
Three Crosses Ministries
Ministries 05/03/2023 23:00
“Bunny Food”
“Bunny Food”
The TSA agent looked stern as they usually do. 05/03/2023 23:00
Colorado County Commissioner's Court honors correctional officers and employees
Colorado County Commissioner's Court honors correctional officers and employees
COLUMBUS – National Correctional Officers and Em ployees Week is set for May 7 to 13 in Colorado County. 05/03/2023 23:00
FC Sheriff Keith Korenek encourages public to keep emergency contact information on hand
FC Sheriff Keith Korenek encourages public to keep emergency contact information on hand
Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported that on April 25, Fayette County Dispatch received a call about a medical emergency. The individual in question is the sole caretaker of an adult autistic family member with no known family or friends anywhere nearby. 05/03/2023 23:00
EL Noon Lions welcome TxDOT reps
EL Noon Lions welcome TxDOT reps
EAGLE LAKE – The Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club welcomed two key employees of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Yoakum District on April 27. Ryan Simper, right, is the engineer for the Wharton Area of the Yoakum District and is in charge of construction and maintenance within four Counties. Lucean Kuykendall is the Public Information Officer for the entire eleven-county Yoakum District Simpler spoke about the responsibilities of the Yoakum District to plan, design, build, operate and maintain the state transportation system in its 11 counties: Austin, Calhoun, Colorado, DeWitt, Fayette, Gonza- les, Jackson, Lavaca, Matagorda, Victoria, and Wharton. 05/03/2023 23:00
BANNER BRIEFS
LIBRARY TO HOLD ANNUAL BOOK SALE
WEIMAR - The Friends of the Weimar Public Library will hold their annual book sale on Saturday, May 6 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Weimar Library located at 1 Jackson Square in Weimar. This sale is open to the public and everyone is invited to come see what we have to offer. The library will have many books and DVD's for sale for every age group. Paperback books are 25 cents, hardcover books $1, audio books $2 and DVD movies $1. All proceeds benefit The Friends of the Weimar Public Library organization. For more information, call (979) 725-6608. We hope to see you at the Weimar Public Library on Saturday, May 6. 05/03/2023 23:00
National Day of Prayer proclamation read by CCCC
National Day of Prayer proclamation read by CCCC
COLUMBUS – Colorado County Commissioner's Court made a proclamation recognizing May 4 as the 22nd Annual National Day of Prayer in Colo rado County during the regular session of the Colorado County Commissioner's Court. 05/03/2023 23:00
BANNER MARKETS
Cattle on hand: 591
Packer Cows: Higher dressing 05/03/2023 23:00
Beckey’s closes: Dewberry Cafe opens
Beckey’s closes: Dewberry Cafe opens
COLUMBUS – There was one constant in Columbus and one stop everyone made while there: to stop and eat at Beckey's Cafe. Located right off the down- town district, Beckey's was home cooking for cowboys to lawyers, from bikers to real bikers. 05/03/2023 23:00
End-of-Year concert for CHS/CJHS
End-of-Year concert for CHS/CJHS
COLUMBUS – Alex Busy, director of bands for Columbus High School, announces the last concert of the year for Columbus. The CHS jazz band, percussion ensemble and chamber groups will also perform. 05/03/2023 23:00
Banner Press Newspaper wins awards in STPA 2023 Better Newspaper Contest
Banner Press Newspaper wins awards in STPA 2023 Better Newspaper Contest
BOERNE – The Banner Press newspaper brought home awards won in the 2023 Better Newspaper Contest at the South Texas Press Association (STPA) Conference in Boerne this past week. 04/26/2023 23:00
Texas German Society State Convention says Guten Tag to Mentz
Texas German Society State Convention says Guten Tag to Mentz
MENTZ – The Texas German Society held its Texas State Convention in Mentz on April 22. Convention delegates and guests from across the state were welcomed to Mentz Hall for the 40th Anniversary Convention. 04/26/2023 23:00
The voices of calm: Austin County Telecommunications Department
The voices of calm: Austin County Telecommunications Department
04/26/2023 23:00
Introducing the 2023 Magnolia Belles
Introducing the 2023 Magnolia Belles
COLUMBUS – The 2023 Magnolia Belles hold the distinct honor of being ambassadors for the Columbus Bicentennial, celebrating the 200th anniversary. The Magnolia Belles are: Carina Isabella Alonso is the daughter of Aurelio and Christy Alonso. She is very active in sports. Alonso was a Colorado County Fair Queen, 2021 District Libero of the Year and Academic and Athletic Awards. 04/26/2023 23:00
Bellville Brahmanettes downed by Needville from strong pitching
Bellville Brahmanettes downed by Needville from strong pitching
BELLVILLE – The Bell- ville High School softball team was defeated by Needville High School April 18 at Brahmanettes Field on a final score of 8-0. Bell - ville struggled to put the bat on the ball as the Lady Blue Jays pitching was top notch. "Needville, they're a good team and they work hard to have a good pitching staff," said Bell ville head softball coach Court- ney Phillips. 04/26/2023 23:00
Columbus, Schulenburg, and Bellville qualify for State Golf
Columbus, Schulenburg, and Bellville qualify for State Golf
Three area teams have made it to the UIL state golf tournament in Columbus, Schulenburg, and Bellville High Schools. The Schulen - 04/26/2023 23:00
Post signs with Concordia
Post signs with Concordia
Post signs with Concordia 04/26/2023 23:00
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