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UIL proposed rule changes
UIL proposed rule changes
AUSTIN – The University Interscholastic League (UIL) Legislative Council met June 11 to make decisions on proposed rule changes in UIL academics, athletics, music and policy. 06/26/2024 23:00
Rice football makes 7 on 7 state tourney
Rice football makes 7 on 7 state tourney
COLLEGE STATION – Rice football has shown more progress even before the season has started as they've qualified for the 7 on 7 state tournament. 06/26/2024 23:00
Eagle Lake to hold Back to School Bash
Eagle Lake to hold Back to School Bash
EAGLE LAKE – The annual Back to School Bash in Eagle Lake is scheduled for Aug. 17 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Eagle Lake Community Center at 100 N. Walnut Ave. 06/26/2024 23:00
UIL Baseball State All-Tournament Teams
UIL Baseball State All-Tournament Teams
AUSTIN – The UIL baseball state all-tournament teams (as selected by the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association). MVP was selected by media. 06/26/2024 23:00
Grazing Workshop set
Grazing Workshop set
WEIMAR–A&M AgriLife Extension Services in Austin and Colorado counties are partnering with Texas Parks and Wildlife to host a grazing program on Friday, July 26. 06/26/2024 23:00
Austin County Feral Hog Bounty
Austin County Feral Hog Bounty
Austin County Feral Hog Bounty is still going on. The bounty program is offered with the support of the Austin County Commissioners Court. Participants receive $5 per feral hog harvested in Austin County, with biological evidence provided of harvest in the form of a pair of feral hog ears. 06/26/2024 23:00
Weimar Chamber Bash at Van Houten’s
Weimar Chamber Bash at Van Houten’s
06/26/2024 23:00
Ben Schovajsa takes podium at Lunch & Learn series
Ben Schovajsa takes podium at Lunch & Learn series
Ben Schovajsa takes podium at Lunch & Learn series 06/26/2024 23:00
Stanzel Museum presents: An Exclusive Look into NASA's Launch Services Program
Stanzel Museum presents: An Exclusive Look into NASA's Launch Services Program
SCHULENBURG–The Stanzel Museum announced that a captivating event will take attendees on a journey into the fascinating world of space exploration. On Saturday, July 6 three distinguished representatives from NASA's Launch Services Program will deliver an informative presentation about their current work and future missions. 06/26/2024 23:00
Carpentry course at WCJC Bay City Campus
Carpentry course at WCJC Bay City Campus
BAY CITY – Wharton County Junior College recently launched construction trades training at the Bay City Campus. 06/26/2024 23:00
St. Anthony’s Catholic Daughters of the Americas installs officers
St. Anthony’s Catholic Daughters of the Americas installs officers
St. Anthony’s Catholic Daughters of the Americas installs officers 06/26/2024 23:00
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
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