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COLUMBUS – Columbus Garden Club will be having a flower show Wednesday, Nov. 8 at the Nesbitt Library at Washington Street and Bowie Street in Columbus. The show will be open and free to the public between noon and 3 p.m. Come by and see just how creative and talented these garden club ladies are as they show entries in Horticulture and entries in Design. The theme of this year’s show is Let’s Celebrate.

Wallis Arts and Crafts Show

COLLEGE STATION – Fayette County 4-H members competed in the Texas A&M Aggiefest Livestock Judging Contest on Oct. 21.

Austin County Fair Children's Tractor Pull

CARMINE - The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office of Fayette County will offer a Food Handler's workshop, Mon - day, Nov. 6, which will be host - ed by JW's Steakhouse at 122 S. Hauptstrasse St. in Carmine.

EAGLE LAKE – The Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club welcomed three guests from the Rice Medical Center Skilled Nursing Swing Bed Program on Oct. 18.

On November 6, 2023, we will celebrate Election Hero Day: a day of action to recognize and thank election workers across the county–for their tireless efforts to keep our democracy running.

Beautification awards

COLUMBUS – St. Paul Lutheran Church in Columbus will hold its annual reformation with a polka worship service on Sunday, Oct. 29 at 10 a.m.

Princess Emery Peters of Sheridan and her trusted Unicorn steed graced her kingdom with her presence during the Sheridan Fall Festival on Oct. 21. In fact, several princesses made their way to the festival and had fun playing games. There was plenty to do and plenty of cakes to win. Photo by John Jones, Banner Press

Brooke Wamjura places at State Fair of Texas

Second Chance donates to Bugle Boy

Automotive problems are often best left to professionals. Though seasoned car enthusiasts may be capable of diagnosing and fix ing car troubles without the assistance of a trusted mechanic, most drivers are better off letting the pros address issues under the hood.

Battery

Austin County Fair Youth Auction Sale brings in over $1.9 million breaking five records

SCHULENBURG – Weimar football fought hard to beat Schulenburg High School Oct.

The Bellville High School volleyball team recently went on an eight game winning streak with wins against teams such as Sealy, Wharton, and East Bernard.

COLUMBUS – Downtown Columbus was abuzz with excitement Oct. 14 as the kickoff to an evening at the old Brunson Saloon began. Event-goers lined up and enjoyed appetizers and then a dinner. There was a silent and live auction with music by DJ Jamie Cruz. A highlight was the live painting done by artist Stephen Henry, which was auctioned off towards the end of the evening. Proceeds from the event benefits the Live Oak Art Center’s educational outreach and programming, children’s art classes, facilities management and scholarship programs.

WEIMAR – J. Mark Jameson takes over the reigns of the Weimar Police Department with a deep background in law enforcement.

TCHCC receives donation from Second Chance