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Colorado County Fair Association Shrimp Boil never tasted so good

Colorado County Fair Association Shrimp Boil never tasted so good

COLUMBUS–What is better than a bucket full of fresh-cooked shrimp? The money one pays for the delectable and abundant meal will fund scholarships for future Colorado County graduates. It almost couldn’t get much better than that. The Colorado County Fair Board hosted the event on April 27 at the fairgrounds in Columbus. 05/01/2024 23:00

Wilkommen zum Fruehling Saengerfest!

Wilkommen zum Fruehling Saengerfest!

BELLVILLE – If you didn’t feel like part of the community at the Spring Singing Fest on April 28 in Bellville, then you weren't in Bellville. The joyous event brought together lederhosen and dirndls with Lions Club golf shirts and plenty of bier (beer), creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. 05/01/2024 23:00

Author at Story Peddler Bookstore

Author at Story Peddler Bookstore

BELLVILLE – Diane F. Kramer, a published author, presented her book for a personal reading and signing at the Story Peddler Bookstore on April 27 in Bellville. 05/01/2024 23:00

Stolen vehicles recovered

Stolen vehicles recovered

The Austin County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) and the Colorado County Sher- iff's Office conducted a joint operation on April 24 to recover stolen property in the 1200 block of Bostik Road in Colorado County. At the scene, deputies recovered two vehicles recently stolen in New Ulm, as well as items from recent Colorado County burglaries. In addition, deputies located stolen items from the burglary at Systems Painters in New Ulm. 05/01/2024 23:00

Murder suspects arrested

Murder suspects arrested

LEDBETTER – Jayden Dangelo Medearis, Tavion Malique Williams and Atlantic Anthony Eriedia-Johnson were arrested and charged with murder and aggravated robbery in the death of Carlos Ramone Green near Ledbetter. 05/01/2024 23:00

Property owners should soon start receiving appraisal notices for the 2024 tax year.

Property owners should soon start receiving appraisal notices for the 2024 tax year.

You may soon receive an appraisal notice from the Colorado County Appraisal District. The appraisal district will begin mailing out about 30,000 appraisal notices on May 3, 2024. Your city, county, school district and other local taxing units will use the appraisal district’s value to set your 2024 property taxes. 05/01/2024 23:00

Property Tax Protest and Appeal Procedures

Property Tax Protest and Appeal Procedures

Property owners have the right to protest actions concerning their property tax appraisals. You may follow these appeal procedures if you have a concern about: 05/01/2024 23:00

High school coach arrested for trafficking narcotics

High school coach arrested for trafficking narcotics

EL CAMPO – Members of the Westside Narcotics Task Force (HIDTA) executed an arrest warrant on April 16, in Wharton County. 04/24/2024 23:00

FC Sheriff's Posse Rodeo wet and wild

FC Sheriff's Posse Rodeo wet and wild

LA GRANGE – The thunder rolled and the rain came on April 20 at the Fayette County Sheriff’s Posse rodeo arena near La Grange. 04/24/2024 23:00

Cat Spring VFD holds annual fundraiser

Cat Spring VFD holds annual fundraiser

Cat Spring VFD holds annual fundraiser 04/24/2024 23:00

Sales Tax Holiday begins for Emergency Supplies as severe weather season heats up

Sales Tax Holiday begins for Emergency Supplies as severe weather season heats up

AUSTIN – As we enter severe weather season, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds Texans they can purchase certain items tax free during the state’s sales tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies, which begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 29. 04/24/2024 23:00

Stanzel Museum celebrates high-flying 25th anniversary

Stanzel Museum celebrates high-flying 25th anniversary

SCHULENBURG – The Stanzel Museum in Schulenburg celebrated its 25th anniversary in high-flying style on April 20, at the Stanzel Museum in Schulenburg. 04/24/2024 23:00

Guilty verdict handed down to Charles Tillman Jr.

Guilty verdict handed down to Charles Tillman Jr.

LA GRANGE – Charles Lee Tillman Jr. was found guilty of the murder of David Harrison Jr, 40, of La Grange, on April 18 by a Fayette County Jury. 04/24/2024 23:00

Auto thefts continue in area

Auto thefts continue in area

NEW ULM – Vehicles were stolen from residences in New Ulm on April 15 and 20. 04/24/2024 23:00

Town hall meeting well attended

Town hall meeting well attended

COLUMBUS–Candidates and a crowd that filled the meeting room of the Nesbitt Memorial Library in Columbus came together April 17 to get to know each other better as the election for school board trustees and two major propositions are up for vote on May 4 in Colorado County. 04/24/2024 23:00

Foreign investors must report U.S. Agricultural Land Holdings

Foreign investors must report U.S. Agricultural Land Holdings

COLUMBUS – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Dawn Hoffmann in Colorado County reminds foreign investors with an interest in agricultural land in the United States that they are required to report their land holdings and transactions to USDA. 04/24/2024 23:00

I just don’t know

I just don’t know

I still haven’t found who let the dogs out, where’s the beef or how to get to Sesame Street. 04/24/2024 23:00

Local elections are coming up: why your vote matters

Local elections are coming up: why your vote matters

As voters, it is crucial to understand the importance of local elections – from city council, school trustees, mayors, and school boards – local elections deserve just as much attention and consideration as the presidential race and other federally elected positions. It is our city council members who make decisions about where the money goes and our school boards who allocate more funding to our schools. On average, local elections tend to have a lower turnout when, in fact, some of them may be even more important to our everyday lives. 04/24/2024 23:00

Economic development overview

Economic development overview

What Is Economic Development? Economic development is the intentional practice of improving a community’s economic well-being and quality of life. 04/24/2024 23:00

The Postscript

“Spring Cold” 04/24/2024 23:00

Seasons of Colorado County photo submissions due

Seasons of Colorado County photo submissions due

COLUMBUS – Columbus Historical Preservation Trust, Inc. (CHPT) is accepting photos for Seasons of Colorado County, a hardbound coffee table book featuring photographs highlighting everything that makes Colorado County unique, until May 1. 04/17/2024 23:00