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CC Commissioners Court first meeting of the year
CC Commissioners Court first meeting of the year
COLUMBUS – Colorado County Commissioners Court met for the first regular meeting of the year on Jan 8. 01/24/2024 23:00    1
Locals busted for burglaries
Locals busted for burglaries
COLUMBUS – The Columbus Police Department apprehended two suspects from Columbus on Jan. 9 after an active investigation into multiple vehicle burglaries in Columbus. 01/24/2024 23:00
Brazos hanging tough in boy's hoops
Brazos hanging tough in boy's hoops
Brazos High School boy's bas ketball has now reached near the .500 mark as they gained a key player back and are finding their team chemistry. Cougars senior guard Trey Gaston is now back in full force after his leg injury and is picking up his normal duties of floor general. 01/24/2024 23:00
CCC Appraisal District running full speed ahead
CCC Appraisal District running full speed ahead
COLUMBUS –Through a turbulent couple of years, the Colorado County Central Appraisal District seems to have righted the ship and is moving forward to serve the residents of Colorado County. The waters appeared to have calmed with the help of old and new faces. 01/24/2024 23:00
Climbing the chart
Climbing the chart
COLUMBUS – Singer/songwriter Darrel Appelt, DJ at KULM and musician, saw his new record release, Why Wait, climb 12 spots to number 64 in the Texas Regional Radio charts. Breaking the 100 number is a feat in itself, but the song, Why Wait, has touched the hearts and souls of many country-western fans. 01/24/2024 23:00
Fourth Quarter 2023 Highlights
Fourth Quarter 2023 Highlights
October 01/24/2024 23:00
CCH welcomes first newborn of 2024
CCH welcomes first newborn of 2024
CCH welcomes first newborn of 2024 01/24/2024 23:00
You Matter Beard and Mustache Competition
You Matter Beard and Mustache Competition
LA GRANGE – Whiskers are the thing. No shave and a haircut here during the You Matter 3 Beard and Moustache Competition on Jan. 20 at the La Grange Casino Hall. Fourteen categories of facial hair were judged and a Best in Show. 01/24/2024 23:00
Get creative!
Get creative!
COLUMBUS – Get more creative in 2024, a great start would be to attend a program presented by Gerri Hanten, Ph.D., on Thursday, Jan. 25, at 2 p.m., at Nesbitt Memorial Library in Columbus. 01/17/2024 23:00
The Postscript
The Postscript
“Making Progress” 01/17/2024 23:00
Three Crosses Ministries
Three Crosses Ministries
Nothing sent me into panic mode than when the siren went off in town while I was in school. Back in the day, I had transferred from Bernard School to Columbus; I wasn’t ready for life in the city. No, I still lived in the country, but things were different, even if it was in school. I went from a classroom-student ratio of six students to one teacher to 30 students to one teacher. There was no longer having that oneon- one with the teacher. 01/17/2024 23:00
Tony Bennett – Life in Lyric
Tony Bennett – Life in Lyric
“For my money, Tony Bennett is the best singer in the business. He excites me when I watch him. He moves me. He’s the singer who gets across what the composer has in mind, and probably a little more.” 01/17/2024 23:00
SB and HB bills passed legislative session in effect January
SB and HB bills passed legislative session in effect January
Thirty bills passed during the last regular legislative session that will impact every Texan. These bills went into effect on Jan. 1 of 2024. 01/17/2024 23:00
Austin County Republican party sets candidate forums
Austin County Republican party sets candidate forums
BELLVILLE – The Austin County Republican Party will be hosting two candidate forums for the upcoming primary election. There are four contested races in the county this cycle with House District 85, County Clerk, Commissioner Pct 1 and Constable Pct 3. 01/17/2024 23:00
Wallis KCs to hold Annual Wild Game Supper
Wallis KCs to hold Annual Wild Game Supper
WALLIS – If you have never been to this event, now is the time to gear up and head out to the Wallis KC Wild Game Sup- per and grand raffle. Social hour is from 6 to 7 p.m with supper starting at 7 p.m. 01/17/2024 23:00
Police corral fugitive
Police corral fugitive
BELLVILLE – The Bellville Police received information from a Polk County law enforcement agency of a subject who was wanted for multiple burglary charges and one warrant for harboring a runaway out of Polk County. Bell- ville Police observed and identified the wanted subject riding a horse on South Tesch Street on Jan. 11. 01/17/2024 23:00
Cyclist arrested for violations
Cyclist arrested for violations
Cyclist arrested for violations 01/17/2024 23:00
Stetson Whitley welcomed as new deputy with the Austin County Sheriff’s Office
Stetson Whitley welcomed as new deputy with the Austin County Sheriff’s Office
Austin County Sheriff's Office 01/17/2024 23:00
The Weimar PD Wire
The Weimar PD Wire
WEIMAR – To keep the citizens informed and engaged, the Weimar Police Department has released details of their recent activities, highlighting the dedi-cated work of officers serving the community. 01/17/2024 23:00
Ulbig named Deputy of Fourth Quarter
Ulbig named Deputy of Fourth Quarter
01/17/2024 23:00
Third Quarter 2023 Highlights
Third Quarter 2023 Highlights
July 01/17/2024 23:00
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