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Cattle on hand: 696 Packer Cows: Higher dressing cutter cows, 1.28-1.40; fatter utility cows, 1.18-1.25; lower dressing thin cows, 1.00-1.15 Packer bulls: Heavyweight bulls, 1.18-1.30; lower dressing bulls, 1.34-1.60 Steers: 200-300 lbs., 3.00- 05/29/2024 23:00
The sweet smell of sourdough bread
The sweet smell of sourdough bread
The sweet smell of sourdough bread 05/29/2024 23:00
Eek! It’s a snake!!!
Eek! It’s a snake!!!
WEIMAR – Well, there will be more than one when Clint Pustejovsky, the Herpetologist, appears at the Weimar Civic Center on Tuesday, June 4, at 10 a.m. 05/29/2024 23:00
Ribbon cutting for Specklebelly Farms
Ribbon cutting for Specklebelly Farms
COLUMBUS – The Columbus Chamber of Commerce is will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Specklebelly Farms. The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 1 at 2603 US-90 in Weimar. 05/29/2024 23:00
Columbus Community Hospital to Host Free, Walk-In Prostate Cancer Screenings with PSA Blood Test
Columbus Community Hospital to Host Free, Walk-In Prostate Cancer Screenings with PSA Blood Test
COLUMBUS – Columbus Community Hospital will provide free prostate cancer screenings June 3 through June 7 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the CCH lab on 110 Shult Dr. in Columbus. The screenings are open to men 50 and older and those with a prior diagnosis of an abnormal prostate reading. 05/29/2024 23:00
WCJC’s baseball and volleyball programs host summer training opportunity
WCJC’s baseball and volleyball programs host summer training opportunity
WHARTON–Wharton County Junior College’s baseball and volleyball programs will host training camps this summer to help young athletes sharpen their skills. 05/29/2024 23:00
It’s raining ducks and everythings quackers!
It’s raining ducks and everythings quackers!
It’s raining ducks and everythings quackers! 05/22/2024 23:00
Bluff Schuetzenfest hits bullseye
Bluff Schuetzenfest hits bullseye
LA GRANGE–Between the 1870s and 1920s, the Bluff Schuetzenverein invited people from all across Texas to participate in marksmanship contests. The bluff overlooking La Grange and the site of Kreische Brewery was also during the Bluff Schetzenfest, the site of holiday celebrations, picnics, games and German folk music. 05/22/2024 23:00
Kentucky Derby has photo-finish
Kentucky Derby has photo-finish
SEALY – The saying may be “The most exciting two minutes in sports” at the Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs, but the time at the Kentucky Derby Banquet May 17 at the American Legion Hall in Sealy and hosted by the Greater Sealy Chamber of Commerce lasted hours with fun at every turn. 05/22/2024 23:00
Magnolia Days never gets historic
Magnolia Days never gets historic
COLUMBUS–History comes alive, and it seems like only yesterday that the Magnolia Days Festival was filled with fun, games and entertainment for the whole family. From its inception in the good old days to last week, the Magnolia Days Festival keeps feeding the soul and reliving yesteryear as if it were today. 05/22/2024 23:00
Fayetteville baseball dominates once again, this time vs Menard
Fayetteville baseball dominates once again, this time vs Menard
ville High School baseball team advanced again in the playoffs as they defeated Medina High School by a final score of 8-3 May 15 at Lago Vista ISD Fields in Lago Vista. 05/22/2024 23:00
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
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