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The Columbus 1968
The Columbus 1968
The Columbus 1968 10/11/2023 23:00
Turtle Wing begins 13th year
Turtle Wing begins 13th year
Turtle Wing Foundations 12th year comes to a close. With the mission of "helping individuals with learning challenges in rural areas achieve their full potential by providing access to a shared network of emotional, educational, and therapeutic resources", the year has been one of true growth. From additional programs and providers, to serving more families, the foundation has worked every day to make sure that no family goes unassisted. 10/11/2023 23:00
Vehicle thefts continue in FC
Vehicle thefts continue in FC
Hit by a number of vehicle thefts for as many months, the Fayette County Sheriff's Office reported that there were stolen vehicles in the La Grange area Monday in the early hours of Oct. 2. A firearm was also stolen from a vehicle. The rash of vehicle thefts continues as the sheriff's office and local police departments grapple with these hit-and-run thefts. 10/11/2023 23:00
2023 Austin County Fair Queen and Court announced
2023 Austin County Fair Queen and Court announced
2023 Austin County Fair Queen and Court announced 10/11/2023 23:00
Austin County Jail cleared in inmates death
Austin County Jail cleared in inmates death
BELLVILLE – In an ongoing investigation and grand jury deliberation on Sept. 27, the Austin County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division has been given a no-bill on the death of Inmate Quincy Williams. 10/11/2023 23:00
Bluebonnet awards $63,000 to fire departments
Bluebonnet awards $63,000 to fire departments
BASTROP – Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative's Board of Directors unanimously voted to award $1,000 grants to all 63 fire departments that protect and serve communities in the cooperative's 14-county service area. These grants are in recognition of the outstanding job the departments have done this summer. 10/11/2023 23:00
Sedlock promoted to First National Bank president
Sedlock promoted to First National Bank president
EAGLE LAKE – The First National Bank of Eagle Lake has announced the promotion of Leslie Sedlock to the position of president. 10/11/2023 23:00
Wallis C of C rocked the house
Wallis C of C rocked the house
WALLIS – During the annual Wallis Chamber of Commerce Dinner and Dance, the Wallis Columbus Club Hall was packed from wall to wall with supporters on Sept. 30. 10/04/2023 23:00
Faith Academy King and Queen
Faith Academy King and Queen
Faith Academy King and Queen 10/04/2023 23:00
Brazos Homecoming Queen and King
Brazos Homecoming Queen and King
Brazos Homecoming Queen and King 10/04/2023 23:00
Murder in New Liberty
Murder in New Liberty
RESS COLUMBUS – Local girls, the Solace sisters, must come to terms with their pasts with each other and themselves as they careen headlong into a series of murders in the small town of New Liberty. Alexa Solace, played by award-winning actress, producer, and writer, Marissa Falsone, is the left-behind younger sister who is a wild child and carries a grudge for being left behind by her older sister, Austin Police Detective Simone Solace, played by Kelly Dealyn. Dealyn brought home a Best Supporting Actress award at an indepen- dent Toronto film festival. Finding So - lace is an independent film set in a small town called New Liberty. 10/04/2023 23:00
Hudson Hauerland
Hudson Hauerland
Hudson Hauerland 10/04/2023 23:00
Armontrout named Interim Chief Appraiser
Armontrout named Interim Chief Appraiser
10/04/2023 23:00
CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS
CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS
CAMP TEJAS INVITATIONAL GIDDINGS – Here are the results from the Camp Tejas Invitational in Giddings Sept. 29. 10/04/2023 23:00
New Ulm Volunteer Fire Department holds successful picnic
New Ulm Volunteer Fire Department holds successful picnic
NEW ULM - The New Ulm Volunteer Fire Department held its annual fundraiser on Sept. 17 in New Ulm. New Ulm knows how to throw a fundraiser. 10/04/2023 23:00
Lavaca County local arrested for transporting Meth
Lavaca County local arrested for transporting Meth
Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported that on Sept. 10/04/2023 23:00
St. Joseph Catholic Church holds annual picnic
St. Joseph Catholic Church holds annual picnic
St. Joseph Catholic Church holds annual picnic 10/04/2023 23:00
Bluebonnet puts on pink
Bluebonnet puts on pink
BASTROP – For the 11th consecutive year, Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative's buildings, vehicles and employees will be adorned in pink during October to raise awareness of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 10/04/2023 23:00
Narcotic suspects taken down in Bellville
Narcotic suspects taken down in Bellville
BELLVILLE - Members of the Austin County Regional Spe - cial Response Team (SRT) exe cuted a search warrant and arrest warrant Sept. 27 at the Park Place Apartments, located at 20 South Mechanic St. in Bellville. 10/04/2023 23:00
Mentz picnic hot spot for the weekend
Mentz picnic hot spot for the weekend
MENTZ – The 169th Annual Mentz Picnic out at St. Roch’s Catholic Church in Mentz was the place to be this weekend. 10/04/2023 23:00
2023 COLORADO COUNTY JR. LIVESTOCK SALE RESULTS
2023 COLORADO COUNTY JR. LIVESTOCK SALE RESULTS
COLUMBUS – The 2022 Colorado County Jr. Livestock Sale was held Sept. 9 at the Colorado County Ag Complex and Fairgrounds in Columbus. 10/04/2023 23:00
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