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Sales Tax Holiday begins for Emergency Supplies as severe weather season heats up
Sales Tax Holiday begins for Emergency Supplies as severe weather season heats up
AUSTIN – As we enter severe weather season, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds Texans they can purchase certain items tax free during the state’s sales tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies, which begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 29. 04/24/2024 23:00
High school coach arrested for trafficking narcotics
High school coach arrested for trafficking narcotics
EL CAMPO – Members of the Westside Narcotics Task Force (HIDTA) executed an arrest warrant on April 16, in Wharton County. 04/24/2024 23:00
Stanzel Museum celebrates high-flying 25th anniversary
Stanzel Museum celebrates high-flying 25th anniversary
SCHULENBURG – The Stanzel Museum in Schulenburg celebrated its 25th anniversary in high-flying style on April 20, at the Stanzel Museum in Schulenburg. 04/24/2024 23:00
Guilty verdict handed down to Charles Tillman Jr.
Guilty verdict handed down to Charles Tillman Jr.
LA GRANGE – Charles Lee Tillman Jr. was found guilty of the murder of David Harrison Jr, 40, of La Grange, on April 18 by a Fayette County Jury. 04/24/2024 23:00
Columbus baseball beats down Rice by mercy rule
Columbus baseball beats down Rice by mercy rule
COLUMBUS – The Columbus High School baseball team defeated Rice High School by mercy rule in five innings with a final score of 11-0. The Cardi nals hit the ball well throughout the entire game and also held their own on the defensive end not allowing a run. 04/24/2024 23:00
Mathis from Columbus makes TGCA basketball legacy all-star team
Mathis from Columbus makes TGCA basketball legacy all-star team
Columbus senior point guard Karlee Mathis has found herself among the TGCA Basketball Legacy All-Star Team for the 2023-2024 season. 04/24/2024 23:00
Fayetteville baseball gets some good reps in at practice
Fayetteville baseball gets some good reps in at practice
Fayetteville baseball gets some good reps in at practice 04/24/2024 23:00
Fayetteville's Fenhaus makes runner up finish in regional track
Fayetteville's Fenhaus makes runner up finish in regional track
Cole Fenhaus from Fayetteville High School made a runner up finish in the 3200 event for the most recent regional track meet held in Jourdanton. Fenhaus fin - ished with a time of 10:30.89 and is likely to make the state tournament at University of Texas. He is known for making it to state and is usually near the top in all of his races. 04/24/2024 23:00
Faith Academy Knights competed  in TAIAO Regional track meet
Faith Academy Knights competed in TAIAO Regional track meet
Faith Academy had their re- gional track meet April 20 at Li ons Stadium in Lockhart. 04/24/2024 23:00
A bunch of area qualifiers head to state golf
A bunch of area qualifiers head to state golf
A select number of golfers from the area have made it to the UIL Golf State Tournament, which will be held at a select number of courses for each division. On Monday and Tuesday, April 29 and 30, the boys 4A will play at Legends Golf Course, 3A Grey Rock Golf Course, 2A Li ons Municipal Golf Course and 1A Plum Creek Golf Course. 04/24/2024 23:00
Bellville softball sits at about even
Bellville softball sits at about even
The Bellville High School softball team currently has a record just below .500 and also has the same kind of record in district play as well. The Brahmanettes have talent on both sides of the ball and are led by head coach Courtney Phillips. Key players for Bellville are Ella Burnett, Kacie Dudensing, Emma Freiermuht, etc. 04/24/2024 23:00
Auto thefts continue in area
Auto thefts continue in area
NEW ULM – Vehicles were stolen from residences in New Ulm on April 15 and 20. 04/24/2024 23:00
Kenny Pools cuts ribbons to join chambers
Kenny Pools cuts ribbons to join chambers
Kenny Pools cuts ribbons to join chambers 04/24/2024 23:00
Parents as Teachers hosts memorable Easter party
Parents as Teachers hosts memorable Easter party
WEIMAR – Parents as Teachers hosted their annual Easter Party Group Connection on March 22 at Weimar Elementary in Weimar, attracting an impressive turnout of over 150 people. The event was a vibrant celebration filled with various activities and delights for all who attended to enjoy. 04/24/2024 23:00
Town hall meeting well attended
Town hall meeting well attended
COLUMBUS–Candidates and a crowd that filled the meeting room of the Nesbitt Memorial Library in Columbus came together April 17 to get to know each other better as the election for school board trustees and two major propositions are up for vote on May 4 in Colorado County. 04/24/2024 23:00
Rice High seniors visit WCJC
Rice High seniors visit WCJC
Rice High seniors visit WCJC 04/24/2024 23:00
John Everett Chapter, NSDAR Scholarship winners 2024
John Everett Chapter, NSDAR Scholarship winners 2024
COLUMBUS – The John Everett Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution of Columbus has selected its scholarship winners for 2024. Each year, the chapter gives $600 scholarships to three outstanding Colorado County students. This year the winners are: Talyr Tipton of Columbus High School, Ariana Palacios of Rice High School, and Amy Christen of Weimar High School. 04/24/2024 23:00
Garden Club Ladies love gardening but they are also great cooks
Garden Club Ladies love gardening but they are also great cooks
COLUMBUS – If you are looking for plants to attract pollinators to your yard or plants for sun or shade, the Columbus Garden Club Plant Sale Saturday, April 27, at 8 a.m. will have just what you need. 04/24/2024 23:00
Texas Quilt Museum receives donation
Texas Quilt Museum receives donation
Second Chance Emporium (SCE) recently donated $4,500 to the Texas Quilt Museum. Monies donated will be used to purchase sewing machines, sewing tables, irons and ironing boards, starter packs of fabric, threads, etc. 04/24/2024 23:00
Foreign investors must report U.S. Agricultural Land Holdings
Foreign investors must report U.S. Agricultural Land Holdings
COLUMBUS – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Dawn Hoffmann in Colorado County reminds foreign investors with an interest in agricultural land in the United States that they are required to report their land holdings and transactions to USDA. 04/24/2024 23:00
Songwriter Serenade set
Songwriter Serenade set
SCHULENBURG – The Songwriter Serenade competition will be held on Saturday, May 11, at St. John Church Pavil- ion at 7026 FM 957 in Schulen burg. 04/24/2024 23:00
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