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LA GRANGE — The thunder rolled and the rain came on April 20 at the Fayette County Sheriff’s Posse rodeo arena near La Grange. The slippery conditions made it diffi cult for the riders, animals and vehicles as the rodeo went off without a hitch in...

Cat Spring VFD holds annual fundraiser

Cat Spring VFD Fire Chief Randy Reichardt, left, is taking the opportunity to load up his plate with some very tasty barbecue and fixings. The auction had many items worthy of bidding on and the crowd didn’t mind if it was a little wet and chilly...

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. Task Force officers located and arrest ed Steven Marshall, 52, at a residence located at 400 Block of Heights Ave. in El Campo...

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. In recognition of its advancements, the museum had members of the Austin Radio Control...

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. Tillman, of Missouri City, committed the murder in 2021 at the River Valley Apartments in La Grange on...

Fire rampages through downtown Warrenton

WARRENTON — Downtown Warrenton suffered major damage on April 11 at about 5 a.m., when a fire ripped through two structures and the Warren- ton fire station. Vendors for the annual antique shows used two of the structures that were burned to the...

News

The Postscript

The fact is, I am spoiled.

Economic development overview

What Is Economic Development? Economic development is the intentional practice of improving a community’s economic well-being and quality of life.

By Becky Nutt, Chamber D

FC Sheriff's Posse Rodeo wet and wild

LA GRANGE — The thunder rolled and the rain came on April 20 at the Fayette County Sheriff’s Posse rodeo arena near La Grange.

Opinion

Early voting underway in local elections

Early voting began Monday, April 22 for municipal, school board and various bond elections. It ends on April 30 with Saturday, May 4 being election day.

Letter to the editor …

For the last few weeks, I’ve been searching for answers regarding the building of a Vocation Tech addition to the High School as well as improvements to the Elementary School.

‘Aggressive’ hurricane forecast for Gulf Coast

Colorado State University researchers are calling this year’s hurricane season forecast “the most aggressive” ever, the Texas Standard reported.

Sports

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.

By Brian Pierson Banner Press Sports

Faith Academy Knights competed in TAIAO Regional track meet

Faith Academy had their regional track meet April 20 at Li ons Stadium in Lockhart.

The Knights competed in TAIAO which is a Private and Homeschool Christian Athletic Organization..

By Coach Ann (howie) How-arth

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.