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Sealy Lady Tigers go down to Needville in softball
Sealy Lady Tigers go down to Needville in softball
The Sealy High School softball team was defeated by Needville High School April 12 at Lady Tigers Field by a final score of 4-0. 04/17/2024 23:00
Bellville plays against each other on own turf for tennis matches
Bellville plays against each other on own turf for tennis matches
Bellville plays against each other on own turf for tennis matches 04/17/2024 23:00
Bellville softball finding ways to hang in
Bellville softball finding ways to hang in
Brahmanettes softball has good talent across the board, they just need to figure out how to get over the hump of making the playoffs as they sit just below .500 with flashes of playoff potential. Bellville has great programs in all sports and softball is a sport where they are known for having a lot of success. 04/17/2024 23:00
Fayetteville baseball showing winning ways yet again
Fayetteville baseball showing winning ways yet again
The Fayetteville High School baseball team has started the season showing that they can still win at a high level by becoming victorious in their first five games of the season. The Lions showed 04/17/2024 23:00
Brazos softball hanging in
Brazos softball hanging in
The Brazos High School soft - ball team has struggled as of late, but are hanging in with a record just below the even .500 mark and have shown they can play with the best after a streak of a bunch of wins not too long ago. In late February and early March, Brazos won five games in a row against schools such 04/17/2024 23:00
Whitehead comes out on top in another track event
Whitehead comes out on top in another track event
Columbus track runner Ty’Vonne Whitehead showed his state tournament prowess yet again as he finished first in the 100 meter dash event during the area meet held a Rice High School. Whitehead crossed the finish line with a time of 11.15 and beat the second place runner by .28 seconds. 04/17/2024 23:00
Volunteers take on projects in 30 Texas communities during LCRA Steps Forward Day
Volunteers take on projects in 30 Texas communities during LCRA Steps Forward Day
Day of service including painting gazebo handrails in Flatonia and Schulenburg 04/17/2024 23:00
Texas Select Custom Cutlery event fills hall
Texas Select Custom Cutlery event fills hall
BELLVILLE – The largest custom knife show in Texas lived up to its name on April 6, when over 150 individual knife makers converged on the Austin County Fair Convention and Expo Center in Bellville. 04/10/2024 23:00
Seelke new WISD superintendent
Seelke new WISD superintendent
WEIMAR - Chase Seelke was officially voted in as the new superintendent of Weimar Independent School District on March 29. 04/10/2024 23:00
Beloved local physician retires
Beloved local physician retires
Dr. William McBroom will retire from practice in La Grange after close to 45 years of community service in the healthcare field primarily in Fayette and Lee counties. He has been a leader, a friend and an excellent physician. 04/10/2024 23:00
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
There is no excuse for child abuse. Statistics show that over 600,000 children a year are abused in the United States. There are over seven million children in the child welfare system, with over 15 percent of children abused in their first year of life. Girls suffer abuse more than boys. 04/10/2024 23:00
City of Columbus receives over $16 million in grants
City of Columbus receives over $16 million in grants
COLUMBUS–The Texas General Land Office came to Columbus on April 2, hefting two big grant checks in the amount of $16,829,489 to be used on needed infrastructure repairs in the city. 04/10/2024 23:00
Solar eclipse - not so much
Solar eclipse - not so much
Solar eclipse - not so much 04/10/2024 23:00
Community Connections Day in Columbus connects people and nonprofits
Community Connections Day in Columbus connects people and nonprofits
COLUMBUS–The Community Connections Day, hosted by the Colorado County Habitat for Humanity, kicked off April 6 at the Colorado County Courthouse in Columbus. This event featured nonprofits and was a chance to raise some much-needed cash and showcase the nonprofits. The courthouse circular drive was covered with booths and tables as the crowd mingled and talked and bought. A few of the Magnolia Belles made an appearance to the delight of many. 04/10/2024 23:00
La Grange baseball hanging in
La Grange baseball hanging in
The La Grange High School baseball team is working on grinding out a winning record as they sit just below the .500 mark and have an even record right on the dot in district play. Head coach Robert Barber has athletes who know how to play the game, it’s just a matter of putting all the pieces together for an entire game in order to produce wins, which they’ve proven they can do throughout the season. 04/10/2024 23:00
Weimar struggles vs Ganado in baseball
Weimar struggles vs Ganado in baseball
WEIMAR – Weimar Wildcats baseball took a loss to Ganado High School April 5 at Veteran’s Park in Weimar by a final score of 19-4. The Indians poured it on the entire game with tons of hitting and Weimar wasn’t able to overcome the big deficit. "The first round, we came back and beat them in nine innings,” said Weimar head baseball coach Colton Maiorka. “It’s always a hard fought game when we play Ganado. This time around, they were out for blood. They came out and put it on us pretty good tonight, so we got to go back and win the next three hard games and hopefully get in the playoffs. That’s what our goal is for right now.” 04/10/2024 23:00
Fayetteville baseball downed by Mumford
Fayetteville baseball downed by Mumford
FAYETTEVILLE – The Fayetteville High School baseball team was held scoreless against Mumford High School April 2 at SPJST Park in Fayetteville by a final score of 8-0. Costly errors and wild throws from Fayetteville multiplied with big hits from Mumford in order for the Mustangs to pull through with the win. 04/10/2024 23:00
Whitehead from Columbus notches first in 100 meter dash
Whitehead from Columbus notches first in 100 meter dash
Columbus High School senior Ty’Vone Whitehead put his elite speed on display once again at the UIL 3ADistrict 25 meet April 4 held at Rice High School with a time of 10.98 in the 100 meter dash event, taking first place. 04/10/2024 23:00
Sealy softball continuing to roll
Sealy softball continuing to roll
The Sealy High School softball team has continued their dominance as they have a record well above .500 in both the overall and district categories. Head coach Brittney Whitehead has obviously been pulling some strings with this team from the beginning of the year when their success started. 04/10/2024 23:00
Number of 1A golfers qualify for regionals
Number of 1A golfers qualify for regionals
A good handful of golfers in class 1A put their talents on display in the district tournament so well that they were able to qualify for the regional tournament, which will be held April 16 and 17 at Shadow Glen Golf Course in Manor. 04/10/2024 23:00
Sealy track runner Callie Whatley
Sealy track runner Callie Whatley
Sealy track runner Callie Whatley 04/10/2024 23:00
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