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Schulenburg and Weimar ISD implement HOPE Squad
Schulenburg and Weimar ISD implement HOPE Squad
SCHULENBURG – Schulenburg Independent School District (SISD) and Weimar Independent School District (WISD) have announced the introduction of HOPE Squad, a peer-to-peer suicide prevention program, within their schools for the upcoming academic year. 08/30/2023 23:00
Columbus Chamber to host September Lunch & Learn
Columbus Chamber to host September Lunch & Learn
COLUMBUS – QuickBooks: An Overview Training Seminar will be the topic for the next Columbus Chamber of Commerce Lunch & Learn on Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 529 Washington St. in Columbus. Be sure to bring your laptop. 08/30/2023 23:00
Bishop installs new priest of St. Anthony and St. Roch Catholic Church
Bishop installs new priest of St. Anthony and St. Roch Catholic Church
COLUMBUS – Reverend James Dvorak took his place as the new priest of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Columbus and St. Roch’s Catholic Church in Mentz. Rev. Dvorak was blessed by being installed by the Most Reverend Bishop Brendan Cahill on Aug. 19 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Columbus. 08/30/2023 23:00
First female jail administrator appointed by Fayette County
First female jail administrator appointed by Fayette County
LA GRANGE – Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek announced the appointed of a new jail administrator at the Fayette County Sheriff's Office. 08/30/2023 23:00
Ted Stanzel transitions to president emeritus
Ted Stanzel transitions to president emeritus
SCHULENBURG – Theodore Stanzel, is stepping down from the Stanzel Family Foundation Board of Directors after serving for 33 years. 08/30/2023 23:00
CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS
CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS
BRAZOS INVITATIONAL Wallis – Here are the results from the Brazos Invitational meet held Aug. 08/30/2023 23:00
Columbus Eye Associates and Columbus Optical Company announce addition of Dr. Beena Shah
Columbus Eye Associates and Columbus Optical Company announce addition of Dr. Beena Shah
Dr. Beena Shah is a board-certi- fied, fellowship-trained cataract sur geon and glaucoma specialist. She is excited to serve the community she calls home. She is a native of Katy and attended Cinco Ranch High School. She completed her under- graduate degree in finance at Baylor University in Waco. She completed her pre-med courses and graduated magna cum laude. She competed on the Club Tennis Team and spent a semester studying abroad in Italy. 08/23/2023 23:00
FC Sheriff’s Sergeant Meagher risks life to save a life
FC Sheriff’s Sergeant Meagher risks life to save a life
LA GRANGE – Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported, on the night of Aug. 16 around 9:38 p,m., the Fayette County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call reporting a structure fire on Plum Church Road off State Highway 71 near La Grange and it was reported by the caller someone was still in the house and cannot get out. The La Grange Fire Department was notified and responded along with Fay ette County Deputies, Fayette County EMS 2, and EMS Medic 1. La Grange Fire Department requested mutual aid from the Muldoon Fire Department. Sgt. Ryan Meagher arrived on the scene to a wooden structure residence that was heavily engulfed with fire. Neighbors advised the lady was still inside the residence. Sgt. Meagher at - tempted to contact the female resident 08/23/2023 23:00
Dynamic Dozen vie for Little Miss and Little Mister Fayette County
Dynamic Dozen vie for Little Miss and Little Mister Fayette County
LA GRANGE – As the Fayette County Fair nears and the queen and jr. miss contes - tants are continuing to work hard in selling passes, a dozen littles are vying for the little miss and mister titles that will be awarded at the pageant. 08/23/2023 23:00
Eagle Lake swears in new police chief
Eagle Lake swears in new police chief
EAGLE LAKE - Donald T. Chaney has been named the new chief of police for Eagle Lake on Aug. 16 at the city hall meeting room in Eagle Lake. 08/23/2023 23:00
TxDot, Law Enforcement step up effort to curb drunk driving
TxDot, Law Enforcement step up effort to curb drunk driving
YOAKUM – As Labor Day approaches, TxDOT is reminding all Texans about the dangers of drunk driving. The National Highway Traf- fic Safety Administration has an nounced an increased enforcement period from Aug. 18 to Sept. 4. Texas law enforcement agencies are among those that will increase their efforts to pull over motorists suspected of drunk driving. 08/23/2023 23:00
“Daddy’s Home”
“Daddy’s Home”
It’s seven minutes after 10 p.m., and the usual ruckus ensues. 08/23/2023 23:00
Memory Magic – How to  Memorize Anything Quickly
Memory Magic – How to Memorize Anything Quickly
08/23/2023 23:00
Design contest determines 2024 “I Voted” and “Future Voter” stickers
Design contest determines 2024 “I Voted” and “Future Voter” stickers
AUSTIN COUNTY - The Austin County Elections Depart - ment invites local Austin County students to participate in its first "I Voted" and "Future Voter" de sign contests. 08/16/2023 23:00
FC 4-H members receive awards
FC 4-H members receive awards
LA GRANGE – The annu- al Fayette County 4-H Banquet was held on Sunday, Aug. 6, at the Historic Casino Hall in La Grange. The 4-H banquet is the ultimate highlight and culmination of the year’s activities for each member, as we see one year close and a new year beginning. 08/16/2023 23:00
The First National Bank of Eagle Lake held groundbreaking on future home
The First National Bank of Eagle Lake held groundbreaking on future home
EAGLE LAKE – After much anticipation The First National Bank of Eagle Lake is proud to announce the Aug. 8 groundbreaking ceremony for their new home office to be located at 1220 E. Main St., in Eagle Lake. 08/16/2023 23:00
Austin County experiences truck theft
Austin County experiences truck theft
In the past week, Austin County has experienced four vehicle thefts in various parts of the county. 08/16/2023 23:00
Truck thieves hitting area counties
Truck thieves hitting area counties
Colorado County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Troy Neisner cautions citizens about a recent rash of truck thefts that have occurred in the Northeast part of Colorado County and Austin County. 08/16/2023 23:00
Westside Narcotics Task Force serves drug warrant
Westside Narcotics Task Force serves drug warrant
COLUMBUS – Members of the Austin County Regional Special Response Team (SRT) executed an arrest warrant at a residence on Aug. 10 in the 1900 block of Bowie Street in Columbus. 08/16/2023 23:00
Surviving the 70s – The Perils of Art Class
Surviving the 70s – The Perils of Art Class
I’ve written about the 1970s before. For those of us growing up in the 70s, it was an interesting time. For some unknown reason, I recently found myself remembering and relating the following story to my wife. It was her suggestion that this is column worthy, so here goes… In my junior high and high school years, I attended a low-budget private school. There I received an excellent education, but as students our academic progress was perhaps not always made in the safest of circumstances. 08/16/2023 23:00
“Hola Hour”
“Hola Hour”
Every day, whether here in Mexico or in the US, I take a walk. Walking in the morning would be nice, but that’s when I write, so, in the afternoon, I head out to see what the world looks like. 08/16/2023 23:00
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