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Song Writers Series fundraiser set

Song Writers Series fundraiser set

COLUMBUS – Join the Live Oak Art Center at 1014 Milam St. in Columbus on Thursday, March 30, at 6 p.m. 03/22/2023 23:00

Paper, Plastics and Computers, Oh My!

Paper, Plastics and Computers, Oh My!

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Carter receives 40 years in the Thompson murder

Carter receives 40 years in the Thompson murder

COLUMBUS – A Columbus man has been found guilty of murder and sentenced to to 40 years in the death of 46-year-old Sigsbee W. Thompson, in 2021. 03/22/2023 23:00

CC Central Appraisal District Chief Appraiser resigns

CC Central Appraisal District Chief Appraiser resigns

COLUMBUS – Colorado County Chief Appraiser Jonathan Huebner resigned with an effective last day of March 17. 03/22/2023 23:00

Chief of Police suspended over allegations

Chief of Police suspended over allegations

RESS EAGLE LAKE - Eagle Lake Police Chief Kris Abbott has been suspended effective immediately while an investigation is ongoing about alleged policy violations. 03/22/2023 23:00

KULM: Beaming radio waves for 50 years

KULM: Beaming radio waves for 50 years

COLUMBUS – What started as a three-kilowatt, Class A radio facility in 1972 now puts out 6,000 watts of power at its location off Highway 71 North in Columbus. Owner John L. Labay received permission from the Federal Communications Commission for a construction permit to build a new facility to house the radio equipment and offices in August of 1973. In March of that year, construction began for a brick building. 03/22/2023 23:00

WC Tractor holds open house

WC Tractor holds open house

SEALY – WC Tractor in Sealy held its open house on March 16 at its Sealy store. The doors swung open to host its customer appreciation dinner and presentation to a lobby full of people. After the social and a great dinner, special guest speaker Regional Program Leader Dr. Philip Shackelford of the Southeast District 9 Ag and Natural Resources presented Let’s Talk About Hay: Most Bale for Your Buck. 03/22/2023 23:00

Bluebonnet Master Gardener to hold annual plant sale

Bluebonnet Master Gardener to hold annual plant sale

SEALY – The Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association will host its annual plant sale Saturday, April 8, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. or when sold out. This year’s plant sale will be held at the Sealy Historical Park at 211 E. Main St. in Sealy. 03/22/2023 23:00

Ballot by Mail expires yearly

Ballot by Mail expires yearly

COLORADO COUNTY – Ballot by Mail Applications ex pires at the end of every year. You MUST reapply yearly. This year the deadline to apply for a ballot by mail for the May 6, election is April 25, however, we ask that you get this step completed as soon as possible so there are no issues when receiving your voted 03/22/2023 23:00

Author to present Butternut and Gray at WMC

Author to present Butternut and Gray at WMC

WEIMAR – Friends of the Weimar Public Library will pres - ent Charles Hebert, Texas histo - ry author, Wednesday, March 29 at 10 a.m. at the Weimar United Church at 403 W. Main in Weim nar. 03/22/2023 23:00

“Tourist Town”

“Tourist Town”

My husband, Peter, and I are staying in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, which is, according to a lot of folks, a tourist town. Sometimes, the person saying this means it is not a place they would want to spend time. This puzzles me. I'm not sure why a town known for meatpacking or manufacturing would be a better place to spend time than a town known for tourism. But I respect anyone's right to spend time wherever they want, and Peter and I are happy in San Miguel, in large part because it is a tourist town. 03/22/2023 23:00

Autism Awareness Month and Community

Autism Awareness Month and Community

COLUMBUS – Destiny Psencik was present to represent the Turtle Wing Foundation during the regular meeting of the Colorado County Commissioner's Court on Feb. 27 in Columbus. The court made a proclamation for the month of April 2023 as Autism Awareness Month in Colorado County. Psencik is the executive director of the Turtle Wing Foundation which serves as a resource hub to connect families who have children with learning challenges with the services and support they need to be successful. Psencik said, 'Autism awareness is near and dear to our hearts.' She continued, 'We want to create a culture of awareness and acceptance. ' Turtle Wing serves all of Colorado, Fayette and Lavaca counties. 03/22/2023 23:00

Francis Truchard: Longest serving Justice of the Peace laid to rest

Francis Truchard: Longest serving Justice of the Peace laid to rest

Justice of Peace Francis Truchard, 81, passed away on March 8, 2023. Truchard will be remembered for many things: a devoted husband, a loving father, a grandfather and a friend to all, even those who fell on the wrong side of the law. 03/15/2023 23:00

Country music at the Opry

Country music at the Opry

LA GRANGE - The Fayette Coun ty Country Music Club will host their monthly opry on Monday, March 20 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in La Grange. The show starts at 7 p.m. and the doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Admis sion is $8. 03/15/2023 23:00

Movie Night at the Lyric

Movie Night at the Lyric

FLATONIA – Jumping’ and jivin’ all night long! The Happy Tails Movie Night at the Lyric was a success. The '50s-themed event was held March 9 at the Lyric Theater in Flatonia. All proceeds benefitted the Janssen Ani mal Shelter which serves all of Fayette County. 03/15/2023 23:00

Colorado County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

Colorado County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

Many Colorado County residents are trying use their time wisely; being civic minded and learning new things is always an excellent way to be productive. Colorado County is a community created around its river and natural resources while the economy is built on farmers and ranchers. In recent years Colorado County faced local contamination of our own natural resources by big business and many county resources were utilized to stop and prevent future contamination. 03/15/2023 23:00

Postmaster involved in shooting

Postmaster involved in shooting

Flatonia Postmaster and resident Michael Joseph McKimm, 44, was arrested for the shooting of a Lavaca County man on March 5. 03/15/2023 23:00

Non-traditional scholarship available

Non-traditional scholarship available

SCHULENBURG – The Schulenburg Lions Club seeks to promote leadership and continuing education by offering Non-Traditional Student Scholarships. 03/15/2023 23:00

AC Junior Fair Board seeks young leaders

AC Junior Fair Board seeks young leaders

The Austin County Fair Junior Fair Board is looking for students to join the board to serve as young leaders and role models in the fair association. 03/15/2023 23:00

Sealy Mayor Bilski addresses Lunch N Learn

Sealy Mayor Bilski addresses Lunch N Learn

Sealy Mayor Bilski addresses Lunch N Learn 03/08/2023 23:00

Nada KC Fish Fry brings everyone to the table

Nada KC Fish Fry brings everyone to the table

Nada KC Fish Fry brings everyone to the table 03/08/2023 23:00