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174th July 4th celebration in Round Top
174th July 4th celebration in Round Top
ROUND TOP–The year was 1851. Texas had joined the Union only a few years ago. Joel Robinson, one of the captors of Santa Anna, was strolling the streets of Round Top. 06/26/2024 23:00
Happy Birthday America
Happy Birthday America
COLUMBUS – The annual Independence Day Celebration will be hosted again by the Columbus Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, the Fourth of July, starting at 6 p.m. at the Columbus City Pool, located at 102 Legion Dr. in Columbus featuring food trucks, music, Children & Pet Parade, and fireworks. 06/26/2024 23:00
Letter to the editor…Thanks to the Colorado County Community
Letter to the editor…Thanks to the Colorado County Community
The Vietnam Veterans of America, Columbus chapter 1127 wishes to thank our entire community and especially the loyal hole sponsors and local team participants who made our 4th Annual VVA 1127 Golf Tournament fundraiser a success! Your support directly impacts our ability to continue awarding deserving CHS seniors related to veterans’ annual VVA scholarships and to support other activities, such as replacing flags yearly on the graves of veterans in surrounding local cemeteries. Your involvement in these initiatives is a testament to our community’s strength and unity. 06/26/2024 23:00
Columbus Chamber of Commerce Leadership Colorado County overview
Columbus Chamber of Commerce Leadership Colorado County overview
IRECTOR Leadership Colorado County will consist of nine (9) sessions held monthly on the second Wednes- day of each month September through May of each year. Sessions will cover but not limited to: leadership and leadership development; operations of local, state, and federal government; business and economic development; k-12 and higher education; health care; safety, law en- forcement, EMS, fire; agriculture, utilities, service organizations, and community development. Sessions will begin at 7:30 a.m. and end at 5:30 p.m. Most sessions will have a working lunch. Time may vary on the legislative day. 06/26/2024 23:00
Electric demand could nearly double by 2030
Electric demand could nearly double by 2030
The chief of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas told state lawmakers recently that the state’s power demand could nearly double in just six years. The reasons are population growth, new requests for grid connections, and a rise in requests from data centers and other heavy users. 06/26/2024 23:00
Footprints of Fayette
Footprints of Fayette
Leopard Spots: A La Grange High School tradition begun in 1946 06/26/2024 23:00
The Postscript
The Postscript
Accidental Visitors 06/26/2024 23:00
Project X-Ray – Rocksprings Bat Bombs & WWII
Project X-Ray – Rocksprings Bat Bombs & WWII
On the morning of Dec. 7, 1941, Japan attacked the U.S. Naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, marking our official entry into World War II. 06/26/2024 23:00
Cat Spring June 1 Festival
Cat Spring June 1 Festival
Cat Spring June 1 Festival 06/26/2024 23:00
Czech this out
Czech this out
The Fayette County Czech Heritage Society (CHS) met on June 11, in the Hanslik Hall at TCHCC in La Grange for its annual Piknik. Members and guests enjoyed visiting and singing Czech songs while Jimmy Fucik accompanied them on the accordion and a meal consisting of sausage wraps, sides, and desserts. 06/26/2024 23:00
Dustin “Dusty” Gene Meyer
Dustin “Dusty” Gene Meyer
March 6, 1983 – June 21, 2024 06/26/2024 23:00
ROY LEE WEISHUHN
ROY LEE WEISHUHN
March 28, 1934 – June 17, 2024 06/26/2024 23:00
VVA 1127 presents to CHS seniors
VVA 1127 presents to CHS seniors
COLUMBUS – At the VVA Chapter 1127 May meeting, six $1,000 scholarships were presented to local Columbus High School seniors. Caleb Rosales will attend TSTC in Waco to become a Biomedical Equipment Technician to help hospitals in need. 06/19/2024 04:00
Film crew sets up cameras in Sealy
Film crew sets up cameras in Sealy
SEALY - The "Tough Enough" film crew set up cameras in Sealy recently to make a movie about Texas native Frank- ie Groves, the first female to play in a UIL football game. 06/19/2024 04:00
Child sex offender fugitive tracked to New Ulm
Child sex offender fugitive tracked to New Ulm
NEW ULM – During the early morning hours of June 14, an operation was conducted to apprehend wanted fugitive Clarence Cloud, 31, who was located and arrested at 1400 Block of Farm to Market Road 109 in New Ulm. 06/19/2024 04:00
Social media generates energy against wind farm
Social media generates energy against wind farm
Social media posts have been mounting against the proposed wind energy farm in Fayette County near Schulenburg. This 20,000-plus acreage wind farm will generate 250 megawatts of power, with windmills up to 600 feet tall. 06/19/2024 04:00
Murder suspect in fire death arrested
Murder suspect in fire death arrested
GLIDDEN – At approximately 12:50 a.m. on May 11, the Columbus Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire at 1000 Old McDonald Road in Glidden. 06/19/2024 04:00
Former appraisal district employee indicted on fraud charges
Former appraisal district employee indicted on fraud charges
COLUMBUS – The State of Texas sought an indictment against Jessy De La Rosa for Credit or Debit Card Abuse. 06/19/2024 04:00
Columbus Lady Cards volleyball looks to continue winning ways
Columbus Lady Cards volleyball looks to continue winning ways
By BRIAN PIERSON Banner Press Sports 06/19/2024 04:00
Vets come up on short end
Vets come up on short end
The Weimar Vets hosted the Serbin Jackrabbits on June 16 at Strickland Field in Weimar Falling behind a hot hitting Jackrabbit team 12-2, the Vets scored seven runs in the bottom of the eighth to tighten the game with a 12-9 score, which proved to be the final score. 06/19/2024 04:00
Fayetteville chamber hosts monthly gathering
Fayetteville chamber hosts monthly gathering
Fayetteville chamber hosts monthly gathering 06/19/2024 04:00
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