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COLUMBUS – There is plenty to see and buy and hear at The Big One Country Market which is held the last Saturday of each month in Columbus.

AC 4-H Horse Judging team state bound

Lara's march with Buccaneer Marching Band

WEIMAR – On the steps of the pavilion in Weimar on April 27, several poets took the stage to express their passion in poems.

New Ulm VFD holds annual fundraiser

Court Filings Marriage Licenses

BELLVILLE – It’s hats off as we celebrate moms and graduates at the Bellville Market Day & Farmers Market in downtown Bellville this Saturday, May 6 with with 140+ vendors total in the charming downtown area.

Each of our three counties are known for sending a whole bunch of runners to state track and this year is no different. The UIL state track tournament will be held at Mike A. Myers Track and Soccer Stadium located at the University of Texas. The tournament goes from May 11 to May 13.

RESS COLUMBUS – Buckle up and put on your earplugs because there is nothing like a 2500-plus horsepower blown alcohol truck and modified tractors to blow your mind. The vibrations from the big boys drive through you and get your heart pumping.

RESS FRYDEK – The crowd was immense and rightfully so, with the mouth-wa- tering, flavor-filled food that St. Mary's Grotto Celebration served up on April 30 in Frydek. Since 1949, St. Mary’s has satisfied everybodies barbecue wants and a lot of fun that goes with it.

FAYETTEVILLE – This weekend, Arts for Rural Texas will host the 19th annual ArtWalk Art and Music Festival on Fayetteville’s historic courthouse square. The event opens to the public on Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and again on Sunday, May 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

RESS COLUMBUS – What do pullin’ tails and wranglin’ steers have to do with each other? The Colorado County Fair 19th Annual Ragin Cajun event partnered the two together for fun and excitement on April 29, at the Colorado County Fairgrounds in Columbus.

WEIMAR – The Schulenburg/ Weimar Parents as Teachers (PAT) held a group connection safety training on April 13 at the First United Methodist Church in Weimar.

COLUMBUS – Name plaques for trees planted at the Mid-Town Park in honor of our past can still be purchased through the Columbus Chamber of Commerce. You can pick up an order form at the chamber office at 425 Spring St., #100, in Columbus.

BLEIBLERVILLE - Over 19 emergency services departments streamed into Bleiblerville to fight a massive fire that torched a large residence. The multi-story house with adjacent two-story attached structures became fully engulfed in flames and the call went out from the Bleiblerville VFD for mutual aid.

ROUND TOP – The Round Top Family Library is providing a critically needed seminar for parents, grandparents and guardians. The cyber-safety seminar will inform caregivers of the threats to their children and teens in this era of online dangers. Round Top Family Library has partnered with the Fayette County Sheriff's Office and Round Top Church Christian Fellowship for the program.

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COLUMBUS – The 2023 Magnolia Belles hold the distinct honor of being ambassadors for the Columbus Bicentennial, celebrating the 200th anniversary. The Magnolia Belles are: Carina Isabella Alonso is the daughter of Aurelio and Christy Alonso. She is very active in sports. Alonso was a Colorado County Fair Queen, 2021 District Libero of the Year and Academic and Athletic Awards.

MENTZ – The Texas German Society held its Texas State Convention in Mentz on April 22. Convention delegates and guests from across the state were welcomed to Mentz Hall for the 40th Anniversary Convention.