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FAYETTEVILLE - Arts for Rural Texas (ARTS) presents A Riot of Color: Embracing Expressive Chaos, featuring the bold and brilliantly charged works of Jeremy Serna. Serna, recognized for his mastery in transforming canvas into worlds of color, form, and life, brings a unique perspective to the world of im pressionist art.

Sometimes we just need to get away–change the routine, walk new trails, see new views, hear new discourse, and just listen. That is exactly what the Columbus Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors did last week as they traveled to Stoney Creek Ranch out 109 and Zimmerscheidt roads for a day-long board retreat and training.

LA GRANGE - A private applicator license is required by the state in order to purchase re - stricted-use pesticides.

FORT WORTH – Cooper Mau, a senior from Fayetteville ISD and president of the Fayette County 4-H, had an outstanding week at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. He won a $16,000 scholarship by emerging victorious in the Beef Heifer Superintendent Chal lenge.

EAGE LAKE – Members of the Austin County Regional Special Response Team and the Texas Department of Public Safety Special Response Team executed arrest and search warrants on two residences located in the 200 block of Allen Street and 500 block of East Union Street in Eagle Lake on Feb. 1 at approximately 5 a.m.

My husband, Peter, and I landed in Mexico again, and we did what we have done in the past. We bought an enormous cake. It's nice to have a cake in the house. I have discovered it is not necessarily a good idea to eat cake every day, as it eventually makes my clothes too small. But I do like cake, and I especially like Mexican cake, and more than anything, I like giving cake away.

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Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT) local chapter President Kathleen Townzen, found a colorful resource map of Texas, depicting historical, geologic, and cultural aspects throughout the state.

In April of 1963, Martin Luther King, Jr. was arrested and jailed in Birmingham, Alabama. Alone for several days in the dull “monotony of a narrow jail cell,” as he described it, King penned a letter that has been described as one of the most important historical documents ever written. Considered a classic treatise on civil disobedience, it is perhaps one of the most beautifully crafted and eloquent letters ever composed. Every American should read it.

Area Texas Ranger promoted to lieutenant

BELLVILLE - During the early morning hours of Feb. 3, deputies with the Austin County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) responded to the report of a disturbance in the 2000 block of Witte Road in Bellville. The caller advised ACSO dispatch that a male subject was armed and discharging a firearm inside the home.

FAYETTE COUNTY - In the Feb. 1 edition of The Banner Press, Fayette County Constable, Precinct 2, 3 and 4 positions were inadvertently left off.

SEALY – After going strong for over 20 years, the casino games were put on hold during the pandemic lockdowns.

AUSTIN – Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced on Jan. 30 the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $122,100,689 in regional mitigation funds to improve streets, drainage, and sewer systems in Burleson, Colorado, Galveston, Jefferson, Lavaca, Orange, Sabine, San Augustine, San Patricio and Waller Counties.

COLUMBUS - Columbus Historical Preservation Trust, Inc. has presented Magnolia Belles Columbus, Texas graduat - ing seniors since 1964, and will continue this important tradition for years to come. If you are a young woman of high school age, a Freshman –

Laptop computers are becoming the go-to computer for people on the go. It’s ease of portability makes it ideal for carrying in the car or about your person. But, it also makes it easier for criminals to get it because of its portability and profitability. Here are some

COLUMBUS - The Colorado County Election Office has made its anticipated move to 1117 Tra - vis St. in Columbus. All voter registration and election business will be conducted from the new office space. The Election Cen ter provides a self-contained en- vironment for election security, it provides a larger voting area, and ease of access for citizens in all county offices. There is still some exterior work being done on the building; to secure our citizen’s safety, please call ahead prior to Feb. 20 so we can make sure you have unblocked entry to the building.

Join the Red Door Fund for Mental Health in building stronger, safer, and more vibrant communities where every door is a gateway to hope and support. In 2021, this heartfelt initiative, motivated by a four-year-old artist's innocent creation, came to life with the establishment of The Red Door Fund for Mental Health, a program of the Fayette Community Foundation.

LA GRANGE – The Texas Antique Gas Engine Reunion and Texas Black- smithing Conference fired up its engines and forges on Jan. 27 at the La Grange Fairgrounds in La Grange.

The Columbus High School girl’s basketball team has been surging as they’ve now reached 20 wins on the season under head coach Mike Albers. After reaching the state tournament last year, this team looks to head to the Almadome for the sec- ond year in a row as they are finding their rhythm at the right time.

COLUMBUS – During the Columbus Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership Meeting on Jan. 25 in Columbus, keynote speakers engaged the attendees with the State of the Chamber, The State of the City and the State of the County.