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Area teams still going in baseball and softball
Area teams still going in baseball and softball
At least a few teams from the tri-county area remain in the playoffs and are on the cusp of a state tournament birth. Columbus baseball played London High School May 22 at UTSA (Univer- sity of Texas at San Antonio) and Saturday, May 25 at 4 p.m. at the same location. Columbus softball played Hallettsville High School May 22 at Hallettsville, then will play the same opponent, this time at Columbus Saturday, May 25 at 4 p.m. Fayetteville baseball will play the following week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (May 28-30) with a site and op ponent still to be determined. 05/22/2024 23:00
Senior Flatonia 
Senior Flatonia
Senior Flatonia  05/22/2024 23:00
Columbus seals close one vs Lyford in playoff
Columbus seals close one vs Lyford in playoff
SINTON - Lady Cardinals softball has been showing their postseason poise and put it on display May 17 at Sinton ISD Field in Sinton as they beat Ly- ford High School by a final score of 4-2. 05/22/2024 23:00
Athletes sign letter of intent to further their careers
Athletes sign letter of intent to further their careers
state meet in several events for three years, and was the only athlete that her coach Ray Dabney coached that scored 50 points in a single track meet. She also holds the Sealy High School record in the 100-meter dash. On hand for the signing were, front row, from left, Deborah Coleman, and Mable Hill grandmothers, the honoree all smiles, mother Cristal Coleman, and Ray Coleman; and, back row, Sealy High School track coach Ray Dabney. Photo courtesy of Herbert Kollatschny 05/22/2024 23:00
Phone scam attempts reported
Phone scam attempts reported
BASTROP - Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative members have reported a recent increase in attempted phone scams. The fraudulent callers typically tell members their power will be disconnected unless they make an immediate payment over the phone. 05/22/2024 23:00
Schulenburg’s Price calls it a career
Schulenburg’s Price calls it a career
Long time Schulenburg coach Gilbert Price has retired after 16 years at Schulenburg and 29 years total as a coach. 05/22/2024 23:00
Sealy softball falls to Calallen to close out season
Sealy softball falls to Calallen to close out season
PALACIOS – The Sealy High School softball team was defeated May 18 by Calallen High School in a best two out of three series as they went down by scores of 10-0 in both games at Palacios High School in Palacios. 05/22/2024 23:00
Columbus baseball outlasts Tidehaven in three game series
Columbus baseball outlasts Tidehaven in three game series
WEIMAR – The Columbus High School baseball team is thriving in the playoffs as they recently defeated Tidehaven High School in a three game bout on May 15 and May 18 at Weimar High School in Weimar. 05/22/2024 23:00
Columbus seniors line up for signing day
Columbus seniors line up for signing day
BANNER PRESS PHOTOS BY BRIAN PIERSON 05/22/2024 23:00
Austin County 4-H County and District Roundup
Austin County 4-H County and District Roundup
BELLVILLE – District 11 Spring Spectacular is held annually in April with the purpose of advancing senior-level 4-H members to their state contests and hosting the highest level of competition for junior and intermediate age divisions. 05/22/2024 23:00
Master Gardener fruit and citrus sale
Master Gardener fruit and citrus sale
SEALY–The Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association will host its Annual Fruit and Citrus Tree Sale on Friday, Aug. 23. 05/22/2024 23:00
Kids’ Kamp set to begin
Kids’ Kamp set to begin
The Bluebonnet Master Gardeners, in conjunction with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension team, announce the seventh year of holding Kids’ Kamp in Austin, Colorado, Fayette, and Washington counties. This kamp is designed to be educational and fun with the goal of igniting a passion in the youth of our area to the importance and enjoyment of gardening through unique experiences. 05/22/2024 23:00
Adventure begins at Nesbitt Memorial Library
Adventure begins at Nesbitt Memorial Library
COLUMBUS – Participants will find that "adventure begins at Nesbitt Memorial Library” in Columbus for their annual summer library program. 05/22/2024 23:00
Sealy holds multicultural event
Sealy holds multicultural event
SEALY – From oompah to mariachi, from lederhosen to wide-brimmed hats, the Sealy Multicultural event on May 18 at Levine Park in Sealy brought many cultures together to create unity, understanding, and appreciation. 05/22/2024 23:00
NEW ARRIVAL
NEW ARRIVAL
BRAST Josh and Chante Brast of Cat Spring announce the birth of their son, Jrue Brast, born May 13 at 8:50 a.m. at Columbus Community Hospital in Columbus. 05/22/2024 23:00
Wallis grad to intern at Rice University
Wallis grad to intern at Rice University
Wallis grad to intern at Rice University 05/22/2024 23:00
The Wellness Council gives talks at Safety Day
The Wellness Council gives talks at Safety Day
COLUMBUS – Representatives of The Wellness Council attended Safety Day at the Colorado County Fairgrounds on May 14, 2024. 05/22/2024 23:00
ACRTA awards three scholarships
ACRTA awards three scholarships
The Austin County Retired Teachers Association is awarding three scholarships to local Austin County high school graduates this year. 05/22/2024 23:00
Dobry and Vitame Vas
Dobry and Vitame Vas
Dobry and Vitame Vas 05/22/2024 23:00
Columbus Hospital celebrates National Hospital Week
Columbus Hospital celebrates National Hospital Week
Columbus Hospital celebrates National Hospital Week 05/22/2024 23:00
BANNER COURTS
BANNER COURTS
05/22/2024 23:00
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