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Fayette County had its bank robberies too!

Line-of-duty law enforcement recognized

BELLVILLE – Do you think you have the best vegetables or the biggest tomato? The Horticulture Committee of Austin County, Linseisen’s Feed & Supply, and Nelson’s Plant Food will present the Home-Grown Vegetable Contest and Program being hosted on Saturday, June 8. Show off the prize-winning vegetables from your garden!

In Flanders Fields

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.

LA GRANGE - A firearm, a SIG Sauer P320 accidentally discharged while holstered by La Grange Police Officer Kev in Currington on May 9 in La Grange.

COLUMBUS – Participants will find that "adventure begins at Nesbitt Memorial Library” in Columbus for their annual summer library program.

COLUMBUS – Representatives of The Wellness Council attended Safety Day at the Colorado County Fairgrounds on May 14, 2024.

Wallis grad to intern at Rice University

ELLINGER–Mark your calendar for the 87th Annual Ellinger Chamber of Commerce Tomato Festival, which will be held from Friday, May 24, to Sunday, May 26.

It’s raining ducks and everythings quackers!

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.

COLUMBUS – The VVA 1127 will hold its 4th annual golf tournament on Saturday, June 8 at the Columbus City Golf Course in Columbus.

Columbus Hospital celebrates National Hospital Week

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.

SEALY–The Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association will host its Annual Fruit and Citrus Tree Sale on Friday, Aug. 23.

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.

Dobry and Vitame Vas

The Austin County Retired Teachers Association is awarding three scholarships to local Austin County high school graduates this year.