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Agenda item sparks debate at CC Commissioner’s Court

Agenda item sparks debate at CC Commissioner’s Court

COLUMBUS – There was a full house on Monday, July 24 at Colorado County Commissioner's Court in Columbus with most of the crowd attending to participate in the 'public hearing to consider the creation of Colorado County Emergency Services District No. 1.' 08/02/2023 23:00

Three arrested in Mullins

Three arrested in Mullins

Prairie burglaries 08/02/2023 23:00

2023 Colorado County Fair Queen and Jr. Queen contestants unveiled

2023 Colorado County Fair Queen and Jr. Queen contestants unveiled

2023 Colorado County Fair Queen and Jr. Queen contestants unveiled 08/02/2023 23:00

Cold case murder victim identified after 47 years

Cold case murder victim identified after 47 years

The Colorado County Sheriff's Office received a call about human remains found near Sandy Creek on Shell Plant Road on July 17, 1976, in Sheridan. This case was initially investigated by Sher - iff "Doc" Mueller, Chief Deputy Jim Broussard, Investigator Bill Esterling, and Deputy James Brooks. Justice of the Peace Pct. 1, Judge Richard Schmidt, arrived and requested an autopsy at the Harris County Medi - cal Examiners' Office. After completion of the autopsy, it was determined the remains belonged to an unidentified fe - male and the manner of death was hom - 08/02/2023 23:00

Stanzel Family Foundation hosts second annual Scholar Social

Stanzel Family Foundation hosts second annual Scholar Social

SCHULENBURG The Stan - zel Family Foundation held its second annual Scholar Social on July 6, welcoming 13 new Stan - zel Scholars. 08/02/2023 23:00

Footprints - John Henry Moore

Footprints - John Henry Moore

John Henry Moore was born in Tennessee in 1800 to Armistead and Tabitha Bowen Moore. He attended school in Lebanon, Ten - nessee and then attended Tran - sylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky. 08/02/2023 23:00

Back-to-School Health Fair a success

Back-to-School Health Fair a success

SEALY – In Austin County, 10.4% of people live in poverty or are struggling financially. Ed - ucation is truly the pathway out of poverty and instability. By providing students with the necessary school supplies, they are empowered to fully partici - pate in their education, increas - ing their chances of achieving academic success and better economic opportunities in the future! 08/02/2023 23:00

Adams performs at Mac’s Daq’s

Adams performs at Mac’s Daq’s

Adams performs at Mac’s Daq’s 08/02/2023 23:00

Industry State Bank supports Columbus Boys & Girls Club

Industry State Bank supports Columbus Boys & Girls Club

Industry State Bank supports Columbus Boys & Girls Club 08/02/2023 23:00

Down on 90 gives talk on healthy lifestyles

Down on 90 gives talk on healthy lifestyles

EAGLE LAKE – Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club welcomed program speakers Ashley Pitre and Joseph Torres, new residents of Eagle Lake and owners of the nutritional smoothie shop “Down On 90.” 08/02/2023 23:00

Santa vaca’s at Hound Song Brewing for his museum

Santa vaca’s at Hound Song Brewing for his museum

COLUMBUS – The annual fundraiser for the Santa Claus Museum in Columbus received a boost when Santa dropped by Hound Song Brewing Co. in Columbus for a visit and checked in with several good kids and a few naughty adults. The gather- ing benefitted the museum which attracts visitors from all over the world. 08/02/2023 23:00

RT Library has free programs!

RT Library has free programs!

ROUND TOP - The Round Top Family Library is hosting free programs. There is Yoga on Mondays and Wednesdays. A Medicare class will be held on Aug. 8 and a FYI Don't Be a Victim program on Aug. 10. The Chess Club meets Wednesdays and Family Game Day is on Aug. 12. 08/02/2023 23:00

Judge Dan Mueller uses old term for old problem

Judge Dan Mueller uses old term for old problem

Fayette County Judge Dan Mueller used a term not readily known by some but cuts to the bone when expressing his desire to get ahead of a problem that plagues Fayette County. 08/02/2023 23:00

Colorado County earns Excellence In Safety Award

Colorado County earns Excellence In Safety Award

COLUMBUS - The Colora - do County employees earned an award that is the highest honor a county can receive from the Tex - as Association of Counties Risk Management Pool (TAC RMP) during the regular session of the Colorado County Commission - er's Court on July 24 in Colum - 08/02/2023 23:00

Finance Home America opens Columbus office

Finance Home America opens Columbus office

Finance Home America opens Columbus office 08/02/2023 23:00

Golf at Nesbitt Memorial Library?

Golf at Nesbitt Memorial Library?

Golf at Nesbitt Memorial Library? 08/02/2023 23:00

Advice on Public and Private Hunting Lands

Advice on Public and Private Hunting Lands

Texas A&M AgriLife Exten- sion Offices of Austin and Col orado Counties are partnering with Texas Parks and Wildlife to host a Feathers, Furs, and Farming program on Aug. 11. The focus of this program will center around Advice on Public and Private Hunting Lands. Topics covered will include Hunting Safety and Laws; Navigating Hunting Leases – Do’s and Don’ts; Public Hunting Opportunities in Texas; and Ask the Game Warden. Our speakers include personnel from Texas Parks and Wildlife, a practicing attorney with a passion for helping landowners navigate hunting leases, and a local game warden. For the session on Ask the Game Warden, we encourage attendees to submit their questions to either the Austin or Col- orado County Extension Office prior to the event. 08/02/2023 23:00

Bellville’s Farmers and Artisan Market great place to hang

Bellville’s Farmers and Artisan Market great place to hang

BELLVILLE – Bellville’s first Saturday Fresh Farmers and Artisan Market kicks off the month of August with fun, food and entertainment for the whole family, so grab the cooler and come out and enjoy the Bellville Farmers and Artisan Market from 9 a.m. to noon on Aug. 5. Cool down under the shade of the Jim Bishop Pavilion and beyond. 08/02/2023 23:00

Glitch went off without a hitch

Glitch went off without a hitch

Glitch went off without a hitch 07/26/2023 23:00

Austin County Fair Queen contestants announced

Austin County Fair Queen contestants announced

Austin County Fair Queen contestants announced 07/26/2023 23:00

Schulenburg chamber sponsors Bingo with a twist

Schulenburg chamber sponsors Bingo with a twist

Schulenburg chamber sponsors Bingo with a twist 07/26/2023 23:00