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Native grasses and plants presentation slated
WEIMAR – The Friends of the Weimar Public Library and the Texas A&M AgriLife Exten- sion Office of Colorado County will present “Native Grasses and Plants” at the Weimar Public Library from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Friday, June 21.
06/12/2024 23:00
Two arrested for multiple crimes
Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported on the morning of June 10 around 8:10 a.m., the Fayette Coun- ty Sheriff's Office received a 911 call reporting property damage on Gebert Road. near Schulze Road.
06/12/2024 23:00
Wanda Johnson Beaudry Stanzel Memorial Scholarship names first recipients
The inaugural recipients of the Wanda Johnson Beaudry Stanzel Memorial Scholarship have been officially an nounced. This scholarship, established by Ted Stanzel in partnership with the Stanzel Family Foundation, commemorates the legacy of Wanda Johnson Beaudry Stanzel, who passed away in 2021.
06/12/2024 23:00
Town hall meeting goes down hill fast
EAGLE LAKE – The City of Eagle Lake hosted a town hall meeting on June 6 at the Eagle Lake Community Center. Up for discussion was the federally mandated replacement of lead and galvanized pipes on city service lines. Dyer Schitzkus, LCRR/I program director, was the main speaker.
06/12/2024 23:00
Flag Day proclaimed in Fayette County
LA GRANGE – Fayette County Judge Dan Mueller recently signed a proclamation for National Flag Day at the Fayette County Courthouse in La Grange.
06/12/2024 23:00
LCRA awards $25K to Oakridge VFD
06/12/2024 23:00
Fire destroys residence
06/12/2024 23:00
Burglar arrested on numerous charges
TRAVIS GILLIAM
06/12/2024 23:00
Meth peddled in Praha
PRAHA – Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported on June 5, the Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant at a residence in Praha. The unit had received complaints in reference to narcotics trafficking from this particular residence. The unit carried out an extensive investigation and found probable cause to believe methamphetamine was being dealt from the location.
06/12/2024 23:00
Commissioner Dawn Buckingham announces nearly $32 million in newly approved regional mitigation program projects
AUSTIN - Texas Land Com - missioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced the Texas Gen - eral Land Office (GLO) approved $31,832,572 in regional mitigation funds to improve communications, streets, drainage and sewer sys- tems in the cities and counties to include Colorado County and the City of La Grange.
06/12/2024 23:00
EL Noon Lions officers and board officially installed
EL Noon Lions officers and board officially installed
06/12/2024 23:00
50th Annual Eagle Lake Rice Field Day set for June 25
EAGLE LAKE – The 50th annual Eagle Lake Rice Field Day tour is scheduled for 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, at the David R. Wintermann Rice Research Station on Farm-to-Market Road 102 just north of Eagle Lake, followed by an evening program at the Eagle Lake Community Center located at 100 N. Walnut Ave. in Eagle Lake.
06/05/2024 23:00
Ellinger Tomato Festival up in smoke
ELLINGER - The Ellinger Tomato Festival held May 24 in Ellinger had bar - becue pits and grills going, putting out a haze of delicious-smelling smoke and beckoning everyone to come and try to be the best barbecue around. The Ellinger Chamber of Commerce hosted the festival which included a 5K Fun Run, live bands, a tomato toss con -
06/05/2024 23:00
Meet and Greet held in Weimar
WEIMAR - Weimar City Manag - er Richard Whitten and Weimar Police Chief Mark Jameson were on hand to meet Weimar residents and answer any questions May 30 at the Weimar Cham - ber Bash. Whitten came on board in early March of this year after a months-long search for a city manager since June 2023. Jameson took over the reigns of the Weimar Police Department in October 2023 and brings with him community policing policies. Weimar Mayor Milton Koller attend - ed and discussed the potential future of Weimar.
06/05/2024 23:00
Fire consumes residence
WEST POINT - Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported on May 31 around 11:30 a.m., the Fayette Coun - ty Sheriff's Office received a 911 call re - porting a structure fire on Justice Road off State Highway 71 in West Point. The La Grange Volunteer Fire De - partment was notified and responded to the scene. Fayette County Deputy Seth Nagel and Fayette County EMS Unit Medic 3 also responded to the structure fire. Upon arrival it was reported the house was fully engulfed in flames. The occupants were out of the res - idence and checked out by EMS for smoke inhalation. LG Fire Department requested assis - tance from the Muldoon Volunteer Fire Department who also responded to the scene. The fire was contained to the house and extinguished. Nagle contacted Emergency Management Coordina - tor Angela Hahn, who notified the Red Cross. Information was exchanged with the occupants for help. The fire may have started from an electrical short.
06/05/2024 23:00
Fayette Electric Cooperative announces appointment of new general manager
LA GRANGE Fayette Electric Co - operative, a trusted provider of electric - ity in south-central Texas, is pleased to announce the appointment of Doug Lambert as its new General Manager, facilitated by NRECA Executive Search. Doug Lambert's extensive experience and leadership acumen, coupled with the expertise of NRECA Executive Search, ensure a seamless transition and contin - ued success for the cooperative.
06/05/2024 23:00
Fatal shooting claims life of 74-year-old
BELLVILLE – The Austin Coun- ty Sheriff's Office (ACSO) dispatch re - ceived a 911 emergency call on May 24. According to the press release, the caller reported that a shooting had occurred in the 700 block of Old Highway 36 of Bellville. Austin County Sheriff's Office depu - ties, along with the Bellville Police De -
06/05/2024 23:00
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06/05/2024 23:00
Teacher grants awarded
The Stanzel Family Foundation announced the recipients of their annual Teacher-Generated Instructional Grants.
06/05/2024 23:00
ACRTA holds last meeting
SEALY – Austin County Retired Teachers Association President Don Allphin presided over the last meeting of the 20232024 school year on May 9 at Tony’s Restaurant in Sealy. Peggy Short’s March minutes and Kathleen Lackey’s Treasurer’s report were approved.
06/05/2024 23:00
Catholic Daughters purchase Bibles for Religious Education Program
Catholic Daughters purchase Bibles for Religious Education Program
06/05/2024 23:00
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