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The Wellness Council gives talks at Safety Day

The Wellness Council gives talks at Safety Day

COLUMBUS – Representatives of The Wellness Council attended Safety Day at the Colorado County Fairgrounds on May 14, 2024. 05/22/2024 23:00

It’s raining ducks and everythings quackers!

It’s raining ducks and everythings quackers!

It’s raining ducks and everythings quackers! 05/22/2024 23:00

Bluff Schuetzenfest hits bullseye

Bluff Schuetzenfest hits bullseye

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. 05/22/2024 23:00

Kentucky Derby has photo-finish

Kentucky Derby has photo-finish

SEALY – The saying may be “The most exciting two minutes in sports” at the Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs, but the time at the Kentucky Derby Banquet May 17 at the American Legion Hall in Sealy and hosted by the Greater Sealy Chamber of Commerce lasted hours with fun at every turn. 05/22/2024 23:00

Magnolia Days never gets historic

Magnolia Days never gets historic

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. 05/22/2024 23:00

Phone scam attempts reported

Phone scam attempts reported

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. 05/22/2024 23:00

Austin County 4-H County and District Roundup

Austin County 4-H County and District Roundup

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. 05/22/2024 23:00

Master Gardener fruit and citrus sale

Master Gardener fruit and citrus sale

SEALY–The Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association will host its Annual Fruit and Citrus Tree Sale on Friday, Aug. 23. 05/22/2024 23:00

Kids’ Kamp set to begin

Kids’ Kamp set to begin

The Bluebonnet Master Gardeners, in conjunction with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension team, announce the seventh year of holding Kids’ Kamp in Austin, Colorado, Fayette, and Washington counties. This kamp is designed to be educational and fun with the goal of igniting a passion in the youth of our area to the importance and enjoyment of gardening through unique experiences. 05/22/2024 23:00

Adventure begins at Nesbitt Memorial Library

Adventure begins at Nesbitt Memorial Library

COLUMBUS – Participants will find that "adventure begins at Nesbitt Memorial Library” in Columbus for their annual summer library program. 05/22/2024 23:00

Wallis grad to intern at Rice University

Wallis grad to intern at Rice University

Wallis grad to intern at Rice University 05/22/2024 23:00

ACRTA awards three scholarships

ACRTA awards three scholarships

The Austin County Retired Teachers Association is awarding three scholarships to local Austin County high school graduates this year. 05/22/2024 23:00

Dobry and Vitame Vas

Dobry and Vitame Vas

Dobry and Vitame Vas 05/22/2024 23:00

Columbus Hospital celebrates National Hospital Week

Columbus Hospital celebrates National Hospital Week

Columbus Hospital celebrates National Hospital Week 05/22/2024 23:00

05/22/2024 23:00

Flag Day proclamation signed by FC Judge Dan Mueller

Flag Day proclamation signed by FC Judge Dan Mueller

Flag Day proclamation signed by FC Judge Dan Mueller 05/22/2024 23:00

Accidental firearm discharge wounds police officer

Accidental firearm discharge wounds police officer

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. 05/22/2024 23:00

CVFD holds Firefighter Memorial Service

CVFD holds Firefighter Memorial Service

CVFD holds Firefighter Memorial Service 05/15/2024 23:00

Firetruck push-in dates back to 1800s

Firetruck push-in dates back to 1800s

COLUMBUS – In a regular display of tradition, the Columbus Volunteer Fire Department pushed its newest firefighting apparatus into its bay at the CVFD fire station on May 13. This is a practice that firefighters follow with every new truck, sparking curiosity as to why they don’t just back it in, considering it does, hopefully, have an engine. 05/15/2024 23:00

Magnolia Days Festival features history and fun

Magnolia Days Festival features history and fun

05/15/2024 23:00

Schramm benefit brings community together

Schramm benefit brings community together

MENTZ–The Bernardo Volunteer Fire Department, St. Roch’s Catholic Church, and the Bernardo community came together on May 11 on the grounds of St. Roch’s Catholic Church in Mentz to help raise money for Blake Schramm’s family. The Schramm family was involved with BVFD and members of St. Roch. 05/15/2024 23:00