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Juvenile arrested for drugs and gun on school campus
Juvenile arrested for drugs and gun on school campus
LA GRANGE – A 16-year-old La Grange High School student was arrested on May 21 for drugs and a stolen weapon while on La Grange school property. 05/29/2024 23:00
Colorado Valley Telephone Cooperative awards $70,000 in scholarships
Colorado Valley Telephone Cooperative awards $70,000 in scholarships
LA GRANGE – Colorado Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc. recently awarded $70,000 in scholarships to 14 graduating seniors from six area high schools. Each student received a $5,000 scholarship. 05/29/2024 23:00
EMS recognized by Fayette County
EMS recognized by Fayette County
BELLVILLE–Emergency Medical Services were recognized across the nation this week. 05/29/2024 23:00
Fayette Electric Cooperative General Manager retires
Fayette Electric Cooperative General Manager retires
LA GRANGE – After four decades of dedicated service, Gary Don Nietsche, esteemed general manager of Fayette Electric Cooperative, prepares to embark on his well-deserved retirement on July 1 after 43 years of service. 05/29/2024 23:00
Columbus goes down to Hallettsville in playoff
Columbus goes down to Hallettsville in playoff
HALLETTSVILLE – The Columbus High School soft - ball team was defeated May 22 at Lady Brahmas Field by Hallettsville High School with a final score of 6-1. A big in - ning or two from Hallettsville did the job and the Lady Cardinals struggled to get their bats going throughout the game. 05/29/2024 23:00
Fayetteville baseball prepares for playoff bout with D’Hanis
Fayetteville baseball prepares for playoff bout with D’Hanis
Fayetteville baseball prepares for playoff bout with D’Hanis 05/29/2024 23:00
Flatonia outlasts Johnson City behind Targac’s dominant pitching
Flatonia outlasts Johnson City behind Targac’s dominant pitching
AUSTIN – Bulldogs baseball kept their season alive with an impressive win May 25 at Concordia University Baseball Field by sneaking past Johnson City High School with a final score of 2-1. Flatonia played nearly per- fect in the field with solid pitch - ing and fielding while producing a good amount at the dish. 05/29/2024 23:00
Weimar softball falls to Shiner in best out of three series
Weimar softball falls to Shiner in best out of three series
The Weimar High School softball team’s season came to an end last week after a run for a repeat at the state title as they were defeated by Shiner High School May 22 and 23. 05/29/2024 23:00
Community Beautification Award
Community Beautification Award
Community Beautification Award 05/29/2024 23:00
Garza signs with Blinn Junior College
Garza signs with Blinn Junior College
Garza signs with Blinn Junior College 05/29/2024 23:00
Columbus Garden Club announces May winners
Columbus Garden Club announces May winners
Yard of the Month 05/29/2024 23:00
Columbus baseball season comes to end in after defeat from London
Columbus baseball season comes to end in after defeat from London
Cardinals baseball’s strong season came to a close last weekend as they were defeated by London High School in a three game series by a score of 13-4 in the first game and 3-0 in the second game. 05/29/2024 23:00
Weimar Vets win opener
Weimar Vets win opener
NEW ULM - The Weimar Vets traveled to New Ulm to take on the firemen for the first game of their community league 2024 opener. Kenny Goehring doubled in the second inning, driving in two runs to take the early lead. New Ulm countered with five runs to take the lead. The Vets tacked on a run in the third. 05/29/2024 23:00
Flatonia’s Sodek earns STBA Multi-Sport Athlete of the Year
Flatonia’s Sodek earns STBA Multi-Sport Athlete of the Year
Flatonia sophomore Summer Sodek can do just about anything with a ball in her hand and she recently proved it by winning this year's STBA (Small Town Basketball Asso - ciation) Multi-Sport Athlete of the Year award. Sodek plays basketball, volleyball, and runs track at Flatonia and has put up dazzling numbers ever since she stepped foot on school grounds. Sodek averaged 24 points per game this season in basketball but is capable of recording 40 or 50 on any given night. 05/29/2024 23:00
Schulenburg’s Magliolo makes track & field Legacy All-Star team
Schulenburg’s Magliolo makes track & field Legacy All-Star team
Schulenburg High School senior Meredith Magliolo recently made the 2023-2024 track & field 1-4A Legacy All-Star Selec tions list after another dominant season and not only making it to the state tournament, but medaling once again. The Texas Girls Coaches Association selects a minimum of 20 all-stars that are chosen by the TGCA Track Committee. The athletes must be seniors in order to make the team. 05/29/2024 23:00
Austin County schools participate in Safety Day
Austin County schools participate in Safety Day
BELLVILLE – The 2024 Annual Youth and Safety Day event was held May 21 at the Austin County Fairgrounds in Bellville and was a collaborative effort to address the safety concerns of youth. The support from the community was greatly appreciated and are already eagerly anticipating the next year’s event, where, once again, everyone can come together to promote child safety. 05/29/2024 23:00
Broadway expert gives informative presentation
Broadway expert gives informative presentation
Broadway expert gives informative presentation 05/29/2024 23:00
Cat Spring Ag Society receives LCRA grant
Cat Spring Ag Society receives LCRA grant
CAT SPRING – The Cat Spring Agricultural Society will have a new space for community events and agricultural education, thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority. 05/29/2024 23:00
And the Duck Derby winner is…
And the Duck Derby winner is…
COLUMBUS – The Columbus Duck Derby held May 18 was a quacky-good success providing entertainment for a cheering crowd at Beason’s Landing on the Colorado in Columbus. 3,000 rubber ducks were dropped from the bridge–all in unison– and floated to the finish line with a big boom containing the mass of yellow at the end of the derby. 05/29/2024 23:00
EL public works director presents at EL Noon Lions
EL public works director presents at EL Noon Lions
EL public works director presents at EL Noon Lions 05/29/2024 23:00
LCRA awards grant for upgrades to community hall in Eagle Lake
LCRA awards grant for upgrades to community hall in Eagle Lake
EAGLE LAKE – Thanks to a $4,796 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority, the Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce will begin work on a kitchen area and renovate the cramped restrooms in a popular community meeting space. 05/29/2024 23:00
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