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Columbus softball on a major roll
Columbus softball on a major roll
By BRIAN PIERSON Banner Press Sports 04/26/2023 23:00
La Grange's Diggs impresses at Area
La Grange's Diggs impresses at Area
La Grange High School track runner Austen Diggs is known for his blazing speed and recent - ly put it on display at the UIL 4A District 21/22 Area meet. As the meet was held on his home turf of La Grange, Diggs took first in both the 100 and 200 meter dash events. 04/26/2023 23:00
Faith Academy Knights season ends as state runner up
Faith Academy Knights season ends as state runner up
MANSFIELD – Faith Academy traveled to Mansfield to participate in the TAIAO Baseball State Cham- pionship Wednesday, April 19 and Thursday, April 20. The Knights played two games on Wednesday and two games on Thursday. The games on Wednesday seeded them for the tournament on Thursday. Faith Academy Varsity Knights lost the lead late in an 8-4 defeat to Texas Wind on Wednesday. The Knights got things moving in the first inning. Matthew McGowan tripled on a 1-2 count, scoring one run. After Faith Academy scored one run in the top of the third, Tex - 04/26/2023 23:00
Sam Kana guest speaker at EL Noon Lions Club
Sam Kana guest speaker at EL Noon Lions Club
During the Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club meeting on April 13, Lion Dan Canaris, right, presented Lion Sam Kana, who serves as president of the First National Bank of Eagle Lake as its guest speaker. Kana provided the Lions with an interesting update on current banking and financial policies and principles influencing today’s economy. 04/26/2023 23:00
Did You Know.
Did You Know.
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Austin County Extension Office attends District meeting
Austin County Extension Office attends District meeting
HALLETTSVILLE – The District 11 Texas Extension Education Association Spring Conference was held on April 11, in Hallettsville with Knellen Quinteros of Austin County as District 11 Director presiding. Also attending was Pat Allee (District 11 Secretary), Rita Jacobs (Delegate), Joan Buenger (Delegate), Claudia Cieslewicz, Gloria Havemann Carolyn Balke, Shirley Beum, Barney Zimmerman, Jessie Kokemor and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Distinguished Agent Michelle Wright. 04/26/2023 23:00
Bluebonnet Master Gardener Kids’ Kamp 2023
Bluebonnet Master Gardener Kids’ Kamp 2023
The Bluebonnet Master Gardeners, in conjunction with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension team, are pleased to announce our 6th year of holding Kids’ Kamp in Austin, Colorado, Fayette, and Washington Counties. This camp is designed to be educational but fun with the goal of igniting a passion in the youth of our area for gardening through unique experiences, impressing on them the importance and enjoyment of horticulture. 04/26/2023 23:00
Wie Geht’s, Bellville?
Wie Geht’s, Bellville?
RESS BELLVILLE – If you attended the Fruehling Saengerfest in Bellville on April 23, you would know the answer to the above question! Wie Geht’s? means, What’s Up? or How are you? And if you were at the Fruehling Saengerfest, you would say, Wunderbar! 04/26/2023 23:00
Wanted man resists arrest
Wanted man resists arrest
FLATONIA – Fayette County Sheriff’s Deputy Sgt. Ryan Meagher saw a male at the Amigos Country Store in Flatonia who he was familiar with through previous law enforcement interactions. 04/26/2023 23:00
Carter Motel site of narcotics raid - again
Carter Motel site of narcotics raid - again
LA GRANGE – Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported that on April 17, in the process of an ongoing narcotics investigation in the La Grange area, the Fayette County Narcotics Unit received information on possible narcotics sales at a room in the Carter Motel in La Grange. 04/26/2023 23:00
Rural Nonprofit Networking Group to Discuss Building an Effective Board
Rural Nonprofit Networking Group to Discuss Building an Effective Board
LA GRANGE - The Rural Nonprofit Networking Group (RNNG) is excited to invite all nonprofit staff and volunteers to join their next gathering which will be held on Wednesday, May 10. RNNG creates opportunities for the organizations that do so much good in our rural communities to share their missions and visions, discuss community needs and partnership opportunities. And bring in experts to facilitate growth and professionalism, and simply connect to maximize the efficiency and impact that participants can bring to Fayette, Colorado, Lavaca, and surrounding counties. 04/26/2023 23:00
Cyber-Safety Essentials program slated
Cyber-Safety Essentials program slated
ROUND TOP – The Round Top Family Library is providing a critically needed seminar for parents, grandparents and guardians. The cyber-safety seminar will inform caregivers of the threats to their children and teens in this era of online dangers. Round Top Family Library has partnered with the Fayette County Sheriff's Office and Round Top Church Christian Fellowship for the program. 04/26/2023 23:00
Massive fire in Bleiblerville
Massive fire in Bleiblerville
BLEIBLERVILLE - Over 19 emergency services departments streamed into Bleiblerville to fight a massive fire that torched a large residence. The multi-story house with adjacent two-story attached structures became fully engulfed in flames and the call went out from the Bleiblerville VFD for mutual aid. 04/26/2023 23:00
Boys and Girls Club representatives speak at Columbus Lions Club
Boys and Girls Club representatives speak at Columbus Lions Club
Boys and Girls Club representatives speak at Columbus Lions Club 04/26/2023 23:00
Arts for Rural Texas annual ArtWalk set
Arts for Rural Texas annual ArtWalk set
FAYETTEVILLE – Arts for Rural Texas’ annual ArtWalk event is returning to Fayetteville on May 6 and 7, and the community is buzzing with excitement. The event, which showcases the work of artists and artisans from across the state of Texas, promises to be a celebration of creativity and community. 04/26/2023 23:00
Soil & Water Stewardship Week
Soil & Water Stewardship Week
BELLVILLE – Austin County Soil & Water Conservation District has partnered with the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) and the Association of Texas Soil & Water Conservation Districts to highlight Soil and Water Stewardship Week and the importance of voluntary land stewardship in Texas. 04/26/2023 23:00
Columbus Community Hospital Celebrates Auxiliary Volunteers
Columbus Community Hospital Celebrates Auxiliary Volunteers
COLUMBUS – As part of National Volunteer Week, Columbus Community Hospital recognizes its auxiliary volunteers who have donated more than 3,500 volunteer hours since May 2022. 04/26/2023 23:00
Tiger Cafe highlight of high school tour
Tiger Cafe highlight of high school tour
Tiger Cafe highlight of high school tour 04/26/2023 23:00
Woodduck Enterprises delivers commissioned tables to chamber
Woodduck Enterprises delivers commissioned tables to chamber
COLUMBUS – The Columbus Chamber of Commerce received the commissioned picnic tables by Philip and Tammy Mailloux of Woodduck Enterprises on April 18. 04/26/2023 23:00
Columbus Lions presents check to Food Pantry
Columbus Lions presents check to Food Pantry
Columbus Lions presents check to Food Pantry 04/26/2023 23:00
Fayette Public Library finishes patent exhibit
Fayette Public Library finishes patent exhibit
LA GRANGE – The Fayette Public Library Fayette Heritage Museum and Archives Department recently finished putting together the Contraptions and Innovations: Early Fayette County Patents. 04/26/2023 23:00
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