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2023 Austin County Fair Queen contestants take the stage
2023 Austin County Fair Queen contestants take the stage
BELLVILLE – As the much-awaited 96th Austin County Fair approaches, the 11 candidates vying for the prestigious titles of Austin County Fair Queen and Ticket Queen have been busy traversing the county to promote the annual event. 09/27/2023 23:00
A Story to Tell— August H. Jones
A Story to Tell— August H. Jones
August Henry Jones, born to parents in Bernardo, didn’t stray far from his home roots. He joined the military and then the Texas National Guard. 09/27/2023 23:00
Strange Presidents and Weird Trivia
Strange Presidents and Weird Trivia
If you enjoy strange facts and weird historical knowledge, then this week’s column is for you. The following unusual bits of information have to do with our U.S. Presidents. 09/27/2023 23:00
Looking Down From The Saddle
Looking Down From The Saddle
The secrets in the horse lot labored to show me their stories. 09/27/2023 23:00
The Postscript
The Postscript
“September Sunshine” 09/27/2023 23:00
The Austin County Fair Wine Show - as big as Texas!
The Austin County Fair Wine Show - as big as Texas!
BELLVILLE – The Aus- tin County Fair (ACF) offers a competition not found at any other county fair in the state of Texas. On behalf of the ACF, The Gulf Coast Winegrowers Association is proud to present the only Non-Commercial Wine Show presented by a county fair in Texas that is open to wine en - 09/27/2023 23:00
It all started in France…
It all started in France…
BECKY NUTT–COLUMBUS CHAMBER OF 09/27/2023 23:00
Be Well, Live Well program in Sealy
Be Well, Live Well program in Sealy
SEALY - Helping One An - other (HOA) participants take an active role in the five-program series Be Well, Live Well. Be Well, Live Well is offered free of charge to new retirees and active adults by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. The series is currently being offered at HOA in Sealy. The series pro - 09/27/2023 23:00
La Grange names homecoming king and queen
La Grange names homecoming king and queen
La Grange names homecoming king and queen 09/27/2023 23:00
Columbus elects homecoming king and queen
Columbus elects homecoming king and queen
Columbus elects homecoming king and queen 09/27/2023 23:00
Alisha Brummett: Snapshots of life
Alisha Brummett: Snapshots of life
Alisha Brummett: Snapshots of life 09/27/2023 23:00
Fentanyl bust on I-10
Fentanyl bust on I-10
Austin County Sheriff's Office Inves tigators, currently assigned to the Westside Narcotics Task Force conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 10 on Sept. 20 which resulted in the arrest of a defendant and the seizure of illegal narcotics. 09/27/2023 23:00
Dr. Steve Hotz key speaker at Republican Party gathering
Dr. Steve Hotz key speaker at Republican Party gathering
COLUMBUS – The Colorado County Republican Party kicked off its annual event at the Old 300 in Columbus with key speaker Dr. Steve Hotz. Hotzs’ books on wellness, conservative views on religion and his staunch support of the Republican Party made him an ideal candidate to launch campaign season for the GOP in this area. 09/27/2023 23:00
NBANNER COURTS
BANNER COURTS
Court Filings Marriage Licenses 09/20/2023 23:00
Weimar Queen
Weimar Queen
Weimar Queen 09/20/2023 23:00
Rice King and Queen
Rice King and Queen
Rice King and Queen 09/20/2023 23:00
Colorado Co. Go Texan awards $85K in scholarships
Colorado Co. Go Texan awards $85K in scholarships
NADA – Twenty-one graduating seniors from Columbus ISD, Rice CISD, Weimar ISD and one homeschooler were the recipients of up to $85,000 in scholarship money given out by the Colorado County Area Go Texan Scholarship Fundraiser group. 09/20/2023 23:00
The Brazos
The Brazos
The Brazos 09/20/2023 23:00
Where’s the pot of gold?
Where's the pot of gold?
Legend has it that there is a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. Could it be just in those bushes? There doesn’t seem to be any Leprechauns around, either! This beautiful rainbow appeared on Sept. 1 near Columbus. Banner Press photo by John Jones 09/20/2023 23:00
Fayette County Fair results
Fayette County Fair results
LA GRANGE - Here are the results of the Fayette County Fair held Aug. 31 through Sept. 3 at the Fayette County Fairgrounds in La Grange. 09/20/2023 23:00
Annual Fayette County Fair Results
Annual Fayette County Fair Results
Best of the Fine Arts Department winners were, from left, Sawyer Neuman, child 8-12 divi- sion; Autumn Wolf, teen 13-17 division; Kathy Sauer, golden age 70 and above division; and Jennifer Shaw in the semi-professional division. Not pictured was Christi Mendez, adult 18 and above division 09/20/2023 23:00
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