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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
Flatonia baseball wins first three games of season
Flatonia baseball wins first three games of season
The Bulldogs baseball team is off to a hot start by winning three games in a row to start the season. These wins are over teams such as St. Paul (10-2 fi - 03/15/2023 23:00
La Grange holds off Rockdale in boys soccer with late goal
La Grange holds off Rockdale in boys soccer with late goal
LA GRANGE – The La Grange High School boys soccer team defeated Rockdale High School March 7 at Leopards Field in La Grange by a final score of 2-0. The Leopards scored an ear- ly goal in the first 12 minutes of the game, then kept their cushion with their defense throughout the game and added another goal in the last minute to put the icing on the cake. 03/15/2023 23:00
Weimar Elementary School holds open house
Weimar Elementary School holds open house
Weimar Elementary School holds open house 03/15/2023 23:00
Moulton KC Council donates to the Queen of the Holy Rosary in Hostyn
Moulton KC Council donates to the Queen of the Holy Rosary in Hostyn
HOSTYN – A $1,000 donation was recently deposited into the Matching Funds Campaign account at Fayette Savings Bank for the benefit of the Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hostyn, rebuilding fund by the Moulton Knights of Columbus Council #3244. 03/15/2023 23:00
Everyone loves a parade
Everyone loves a parade
COLUMBUS – The Columbus FFA parade jumped off on time on March 4, in downtown Columbus. Between the flags and the horses were floats, tractors and trailers, and firetrucks some filled with kids and adults throw ing candy to eager crowd. The parade is the lead up to the Columbus FFA Show and Sale that was held on the same day. 03/15/2023 23:00
The 80th Columbus FFA Show & Sale
The 80th Columbus FFA Show & Sale
The 80th Annual Columbus FFA Show and Sale was held March 4 at the Robert “Bobby” Marburger Agriculture Education Center at Columbus High School in Columbus. 03/15/2023 23:00
La Grange Leopard musicians advance
La Grange Leopard musicians advance
SMITHVILLE – The La Grange Leopard band released the names of the musicians who participated in the UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest in Smithville. Out of 46 Leopard contestants, 31 will be advancing to the UIL State Solo and Ensemble Contest that will be held Memorial Day Weekend. Those advancing to state are Class I Soloists Jose Estrada, trumpet, Westin Smith, Euphonium, Trey Dalton, Marimba, Josh Little, Marimba, Gabriel Vega, Marimba and Juan Zuniga, Marimba. 03/15/2023 23:00
Past District Governor visits Columbus Lions
Past District Governor visits Columbus Lions
COLUMBUS – Columbus Lions welcomed its Past District Governor Charles Villenueve on March 6 during its weekly club meeting at Schobel’s Restuarant in Columbus. PDG Villanueva spoke about LCIF. To learn more about the Columbus Lions Club or to join one, reach out to any Lions Club member. 03/15/2023 23:00
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