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Eagle Lake Fireworks Show to blast off
Eagle Lake Fireworks Show to blast off
EAGLE LAKE - The 25th Annual Eagle Lake Fireworks Show will be held Sunday, July 3, beginning at 9:15 p.m., at the tra- ditional Calhoun Road location west of town about a quarter of a mile from Hwy 90A in Eagle Lake. 06/21/2023 23:00
CCH offers free prostate screenings
CCH offers free prostate screenings
COLUMBUS - Columbus Community Hospital located at 110 Shut Dr. in Columbus will offer free prostate screenings June 26 – 30, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The screening is a simple blood test, and no appointment is necessary. Take charge of your health with this important screening that is recommended for men over 50. 06/21/2023 23:00
Law enforcement and rescue practices active shooter drill
Law enforcement and rescue practices active shooter drill
BELLVILLE - Hearts quicken, pulses race and a sick feeling in the stomach precludes hearing the first shots of an active shooter in the Bellville Junior High building. Law enforcement across the area descended on the Bellville Junior High, Bellville Fire Department set up command posts and the Austin County EMS raced to the scene to administer first aid. 06/21/2023 23:00
Is Sealy losing its cool?
Is Sealy losing its cool?
SEALY – Once, a place where kids would ride their bikes and enjoy a great day of swimming had water thrown on it. Sealy Mayor Carolyn Bilski announced that the Irene LeBlanc Pool would be closed for the time being while other avenues of water fun are explored for the citizens and visitors of Sealy. 06/21/2023 23:00
Austin County feral hog bounty still squealing along
Austin County feral hog bounty still squealing along
Austin County Feral Hog Bounty is still going on! 06/21/2023 23:00
Bulletproof Coffee – a hug for your brain
Bulletproof Coffee – a hug for your brain
As I sit this morning in front of my typewriter, I am enjoying a mug of bulletproof coffee. What is bulletproof coffee you may ask? For those who are unaware of this amazing creation, let me enlighten you. Bulletproof coffee is something you might want to try. Before going any further, let me say that if you are interested in bulletproof coffee, it is a good idea to research this topic for yourself. And, if you have any health issues, consult your doctor before drinking. 06/21/2023 23:00
Bellville band students advance
Bellville band students advance
Bellville Director of Bands Kenneth Peters said his band students advanced to state on a solo and ensemble. The group received a Division I rating on an ensemble or memorized Level 1 solo. Students Andie Eckermann, Emily Chen, Evelin Cornejo, Heyzel Espinoza, Ruth Garcia, Lydia Huebner, Robert Smith, Koda Barnett, Zander Felter, Kaleb Jacobs, Seth Trahan, Leah Kutch and Mia Surovik make the cut. Lea Kutch and Mia Surovik earned a gold medal for a first di vision rating at the state level. 06/21/2023 23:00
“So Much”
“So Much”
I heard him yelling before I saw him. 06/21/2023 23:00
Two attend band drum major camp
Two attend band drum major camp
Two attend band drum major camp 06/21/2023 23:00
Scott joins AC SO Telecommunication
Scott joins AC SO Telecommunication
The Austin County Sheriff’s Office welcomes Makaylah Scott as a Telecommunicator. Makaylah is a 2019 graduate of Sealy High School and a student at Sam Houston State University, graduating with a Communications degree in December. Sheriff Brandes is honored to have Scott, a lifetime citizen of Austin County, working with them. 06/21/2023 23:00
Abbott vetoes bills; feud with Patrick grows
Abbott vetoes bills; feud with Patrick grows
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick claimed last week that Gov. Greg Abbott is sabotaging the Senate’s work because of their ongoing feud over which approach to property tax reform is best, The Dallas Morning News reported. Abbott vetoed three bills by Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, who has been Patrick’s point senator on increasing homestead exemptions in order to provide tax cuts. 06/21/2023 23:00
Festival Hill celebrates Fayette County Day
Festival Hill celebrates Fayette County Day
Festival Hill celebrates Fayette County Day 06/21/2023 23:00
Fayetteville chamber mixer pulls out the smiles
Fayetteville chamber mixer pulls out the smiles
Fayetteville chamber mixer pulls out the smiles 06/21/2023 23:00
Wanted fugitive arrested
Wanted fugitive arrested
BELLVILLE – Isaac Carrizales, 17, was arrested on June 14 in Bellville by the US Marshals Gulf Coast Violent Offender Task Force. Carrizales was wanted for murder, evading arrest, unlawful carrying of a weapon and organized criminal activity. 06/21/2023 23:00
Malicious actors manipulating photos and videos to create explicit content and sextortion schemes
Malicious actors manipulating photos and videos to create explicit content and sextortion schemes
The FBI is warning the public of malicious actors creating synthetic content commonly referred to as “deep fakes” by manipulating benign photographs or videos to target victims. Technology advancements are continuously improving the quality, customizability, and accessibility of ar- tificial intelligence (AI)-enabled content creation. The FBI continues to receive reports from victims, including minor children and non-consenting adults, whose photos or videos were altered into explicit content. The photos or videos are then publicly circulated on social media or pornographic websites for the purpose of harassing victims or sextortion schemes. 06/21/2023 23:00
Cash mule busted
Cash mule busted
Interstate 10 near Flatonia at the 660 westbound mile marker held a sweet surprise for Fayette County Drug Interdiction Investigator David Smith. 06/21/2023 23:00
GLO Buyout Program helps level five homes
GLO Buyout Program helps level five homes
LA GRANGE – Residents in the River Road and Country Club Drive area of La Grange have seen a lot of demolition recently. In the past few weeks, two more homes have been brought down. Work on three more homes is also underway. 06/21/2023 23:00
Summer of '83
Summer of '83
COLUMBUS – Kim Kovar and Liz Rodriguez joined Walmart in the summer of 1983. Now, 40 years later, they are still going Walmart-strong with the friendly smile and neighborly chat they love. 06/21/2023 23:00
Columbus Community Hospital annual fundraiser to support pulmonology program
Columbus Community Hospital annual fundraiser to support pulmonology program
COLUMBUS – With Columbus Community Hospital set to launch a new pulmonology program this fall, the hospital’s annual fundraising dinner and auction will raise funds to support the new specialty program with a goal of $200,000. 06/21/2023 23:00
Fayette Public Library overrun by snakes
Fayette Public Library overrun by snakes
Fayette Public Library overrun by snakes 06/21/2023 23:00
Rise Broadband joins Eagle Lake chamber
Rise Broadband joins Eagle Lake chamber
Rise Broadband joins Eagle Lake chamber 06/21/2023 23:00
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