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Columbus receives mitigation funding
Columbus receives mitigation funding
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. 02/07/2024 23:00
The Get-Away
The Get-Away
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. 02/07/2024 23:00
“A Piece of Cake”
“A Piece of Cake”
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. 02/07/2024 23:00
Letter from a Birmingham Jail
Letter from a Birmingham Jail
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of a narrow jail cell,” as he described it, King penned a letter that has been described as one of the most important historical documents ever written.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. 02/07/2024 23:00
Correction to Election ’24
Correction to Election ’24
FAYETTE COUNTY - In the Feb. 1 edition of The Banner Press, Fayette County Constable, Precinct 2, 3 and 4 positions were inadvertently left off. 02/07/2024 23:00
Private Applicators Training announced
Private Applicators Training announced
LA GRANGE - A private applicator license is required by the state in order to purchase re - stricted-use pesticides. 02/07/2024 23:00
Lunch-N-Learn series begins – Pruning Landscape Trees
Lunch-N-Learn series begins – Pruning Landscape Trees
The Bluebonnet Master Gar - dener Lunch-N-Learn educa - 02/07/2024 23:00
Meth located in traffic stop resulting in arrest
Meth located in traffic stop resulting in arrest
FLATONIA – Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported that on Jan. 26 the Fayette County Undercover Narcotics Unit initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle in the Flatonia area for a traffic infraction. 01/31/2024 23:00
Jack Thompson hired as La Grange City Manager
Jack Thompson hired as La Grange City Manager
LA GRANGE - After fits and starts since 2022, La Grange settled down and hired Jack Thompson as city manager. Thompson came from Crowley, Texas, as an assistant city manager. Thompson will take over the reins on Feb. 26 and hopefully end a chapter of Guess Who’s City Manager. 01/31/2024 23:00
Texas Antique Gas Engine Reunion popping along
Texas Antique Gas Engine Reunion popping along
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. 01/31/2024 23:00
The State of…
The State of…
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. 01/31/2024 23:00
SAVANNAH BANANAS
SAVANNAH BANANAS – Baseball Circus Fun
Sometimes described as the greatest show in sports, the Savannah Bananas have one goal – to make baseball fun. And boy, do they succeed… The Savannah Bananas are a barnstorming exhibition baseball team from Savannah, Georgia. 01/31/2024 23:00
Lady Knights finish strong against Aristotle
Lady Knights finish strong against Aristotle
The Faith Academy Lady Knights squared off Jan. 19 against Aristotle. 01/31/2024 23:00
Columbus Garden Club January Yard of the Month
Columbus Garden Club January Yard of the Month
Columbus Garden Club January Yard of the Month 01/31/2024 23:00
Garden Club Community Beautification Award for January
Garden Club Community Beautification Award for January
Garden Club Community Beautification Award for January 01/31/2024 23:00
CEF participates in Career Fair
CEF participates in Career Fair
COLUMBUS – Columbus Education Foundation Inc. (CEF) was part of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce-sponsored Career Fair Jan. 17 at the Columbus High School in Columbus. CEF volunteers engaged students, grades ninth through 12th, in conversation to prompt thinking about career options: Will it be higher education at a trade school? Technology position? Or a college-degree position? 01/31/2024 23:00
Laptop security
Laptop security
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 01/31/2024 23:00
Red Door Fund for Mental Health continues to open paths of hope
Red Door Fund for Mental Health continues to open paths of hope
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. 01/31/2024 23:00
Animal Footprints in Fayette
Animal Footprints in Fayette
Our Footprints articles are written by local historians who are also volunteer members of the Fayette County Historical Commission. In the previous article, it was mentioned that the Fayette County Record had been printing the Footprints articles for over 20 years. We’d just like to mention that the articles have also appeared in many other local papers, including The Banner Press, Flatonia Argus, Schulenburg Sticker, and Weimar Mercury, and even occasionally mentioned on the local radio stations. Not only do all of your local papers support us by publishing these articles, they are also always willing to include news articles and public service announcements for the Historical Commission as well as others to help keep our Fayette County history alive. 01/31/2024 23:00
Austin County Fair is tough enough to wear pink
Austin County Fair is tough enough to wear pink
BELLVILLE – Every October, the Friday of the Youth Livestock Auction is also “Tough Enough to Wear Pink” day at the Austin County Fair. 01/31/2024 23:00
“Enough”
“Enough”
My husband, Peter, and I are headed out to Mexico again, and before we do, I thought it was a good time of year to check in with some folks I care about, to see how 2024 had been treating them so far. 01/31/2024 23:00
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