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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.

BOERNE – The Banner Press newspaper brought home awards won in the 2023 Better Newspaper Contest at the South Texas Press Association (STPA) Conference in Boerne this past week.

I like cheeseburgers and chocolate ice cream, salty French fries and icy cold Cokes. I enjoy what most folks would call “bad food.” Bad food in the sense that it might not be so good for me. But, bad food tastes good, so most of us eat it and ignore the dangers to our health.

One of the most important responsibilities that all of us have – as individuals, families and communities – is to ensure the safety of the children in our lives and throughout our community.

The standard U.S. ammo belt that was installed in fighter planes during WWII was 27 feet long. This is nine yards.

Our landlord, Jorge, loves his suns. I am sure he loves his son, Jorge Jr., as well, but I am talking about the other kind of sun.

WEIMAR – Sgt. Josh Jones was at the police department when a subject knocked on the office door at about 9:30 p.m.

Tips for positive parenting

WEIMAR – The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Offic - es of Colorado and Fayette coun - ties announce the 2023 Colora -

LA GRANGE - Fayette County beef cattle production continues to be a top performer in the state of Texas year in and

The theme of the My Dream Home contest is to foster the home’s importance and help people realize the dream of home ownership.

BELLVILLE – Bellville is becoming known as the hot spot for fun times when anyone wants to get out and get going. This weekend is no exception when Fruehling Saengerfest kicks off on Sunday, April 23. The happenings takes place at Concordia Hall in Bellville.

WEIMAR – Parents as Teachers (PAT) held a Group Connection Easter party for its PAT families.

HUNTSVILLE – The Schulenburg FFA Farm and Agribusiness Management team recently performed at the Area XI contest in Huntsville. The team placed third and gave them the go-ahead to State.

Hundreds of Lower Colorado River Authority employees fanned out across parts of Texas to volunteer on dozens of community projects during LCRA’s annual day of service, Steps Forward Day.

55-year-old patient delivers healthy baby at Columbus Community Hospital

LA GRANGE – The Fayette Community Foundation (FCF) proudly announces that they will be hosting the second South Central Texas Rural Philanthropy Day (RPD) on Friday, November 3, at the Randolph Recreation Center in La Grange.

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