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“Still Singing”
“Still Singing”
The Postscript 01/24/2024 23:00
You Matter Beard and Mustache Competition
You Matter Beard and Mustache Competition
LA GRANGE – Whiskers are the thing. No shave and a haircut here during the You Matter 3 Beard and Moustache Competition on Jan. 20 at the La Grange Casino Hall. Fourteen categories of facial hair were judged and a Best in Show. 01/24/2024 23:00
CCH welcomes first newborn of 2024
CCH welcomes first newborn of 2024
CCH welcomes first newborn of 2024 01/24/2024 23:00
Fourth Quarter 2023 Highlights
Fourth Quarter 2023 Highlights
October 01/24/2024 23:00
Climbing the chart
Climbing the chart
COLUMBUS – Singer/songwriter Darrel Appelt, DJ at KULM and musician, saw his new record release, Why Wait, climb 12 spots to number 64 in the Texas Regional Radio charts. Breaking the 100 number is a feat in itself, but the song, Why Wait, has touched the hearts and souls of many country-western fans. 01/24/2024 23:00
CCC Appraisal District running full speed ahead
CCC Appraisal District running full speed ahead
COLUMBUS –Through a turbulent couple of years, the Colorado County Central Appraisal District seems to have righted the ship and is moving forward to serve the residents of Colorado County. The waters appeared to have calmed with the help of old and new faces. 01/24/2024 23:00
Brazos hanging tough in boy's hoops
Brazos hanging tough in boy's hoops
Brazos High School boy's bas ketball has now reached near the .500 mark as they gained a key player back and are finding their team chemistry. Cougars senior guard Trey Gaston is now back in full force after his leg injury and is picking up his normal duties of floor general. 01/24/2024 23:00
Locals busted for burglaries
Locals busted for burglaries
COLUMBUS – The Columbus Police Department apprehended two suspects from Columbus on Jan. 9 after an active investigation into multiple vehicle burglaries in Columbus. 01/24/2024 23:00
CC Commissioners Court first meeting of the year
CC Commissioners Court first meeting of the year
COLUMBUS – Colorado County Commissioners Court met for the first regular meeting of the year on Jan 8. 01/24/2024 23:00    1
Bellville PD makes drug arrests
Bellville PD makes drug arrests
BELLVILLE – During the overnight hours of Jan. 20, K-9 Officer Andrew Freude and Officer Johari Brown, conduct ed a welfare check on a vehicle parked in the roadway within the 600 block of East Main Street in Bellville. The officers also observed a subject from the car walking from the wood line that is adjacent to the railroad tracks in the same area. 01/24/2024 23:00
Madam C.J. Walker – $1.25 and a Dream
Madam C.J. Walker – $1.25 and a Dream
"There is no royal, flower-strewn road to success, and what success I have obtained is the result of many sleepless nights and real hard work.” 01/24/2024 23:00
Police corral fugitive
Police corral fugitive
BELLVILLE – The Bellville Police received information from a Polk County law enforcement agency of a subject who was wanted for multiple burglary charges and one warrant for harboring a runaway out of Polk County. Bell- ville Police observed and identified the wanted subject riding a horse on South Tesch Street on Jan. 11. 01/17/2024 23:00
Over 200 grams of methamphetamine seized in month-long undercover operation
Over 200 grams of methamphetamine seized in month-long undercover operation
LA GRANGE – The Fayette County Undercover Narcotics Unit concluded a month-long investigation into narcotics deals with the arrest of five local indi viduals on Jan. 11 in La Grange. 01/17/2024 23:00
Voter scam alerts issued
Voter scam alerts issued
The Colorado County Elections Administration has issued a voter scam alert. 01/17/2024 23:00
Hultquist guilty of retaliation charges against DA office
Hultquist guilty of retaliation charges against DA office
BELLVILLE – An Austin County Jury found Chad Edward Hultquist, formerly of Bellville, guilty of two felony counts of Retaliation in District Judge Jeff Steinhauser’s court on Jan. 10 in Bellville. 01/17/2024 23:00
Big 99 Cents and Gift Store robbed
Big 99 Cents and Gift Store robbed
SEALY – Sealy Chief of Police Jay Reeves reported The Big 99 Cents and Gift Store on 218 Fowlkes St. in Sealy was robbed on Jan. 3 at 8:40 p.m. 01/17/2024 23:00
Third Quarter 2023 Highlights
Third Quarter 2023 Highlights
July 01/17/2024 23:00
Ulbig named Deputy of Fourth Quarter
Ulbig named Deputy of Fourth Quarter
01/17/2024 23:00
The Weimar PD Wire
The Weimar PD Wire
WEIMAR – To keep the citizens informed and engaged, the Weimar Police Department has released details of their recent activities, highlighting the dedi-cated work of officers serving the community. 01/17/2024 23:00
Stetson Whitley welcomed as new deputy with the Austin County Sheriff’s Office
Stetson Whitley welcomed as new deputy with the Austin County Sheriff’s Office
Austin County Sheriff's Office 01/17/2024 23:00
Cyclist arrested for violations
Cyclist arrested for violations
Cyclist arrested for violations 01/17/2024 23:00
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