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Magical things happened at Nesbitt Memorial Library

Magical things happened at Nesbitt Memorial Library

Magical things happened at Nesbitt Memorial Library 07/19/2023 23:00

And the winners are…

And the winners are…

And the winners are… 07/19/2023 23:00

Saving the opera house and reading about it, too

Saving the opera house and reading about it, too

COLUMBUS - Columbus Histori - cal Preservation Trust (CHPT) gathered 07/19/2023 23:00

Bull riding is a lot of bull

Bull riding is a lot of bull

Bull riding is a lot of bull 07/19/2023 23:00

Burn ban activated across tri-county area

Burn ban activated across tri-county area

An emergency burn ban declaration has been authorized by county judges in Austin, Colorado and Fayette counties in response to the intense heat and lack of rain. 07/19/2023 23:00

Christian concert rocks Eagle Lake

Christian concert rocks Eagle Lake

EAGLE LAKE – Greater Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church of Eagle Lake first ever Concert For Christ was well attended as the community came out and showed their support Saturday afternoon on July 15 at the Eagle Lake Municipal Park. 07/19/2023 23:00

Schulenburg Lady Horns recipient of the USMC/AVCA Team Academic Award for 10th consecutive year

Schulenburg Lady Horns recipient of the USMC/AVCA Team Academic Award for 10th consecutive year

The Schulenburg Lady Horn volleyball team announced that they are a recipient of the 20222023 United States Marine Corps - American Volleyball Coaches Association (USMC/ AVCA) Team Academic Award. It is the 10th consecutive year that the Lady Horns have re ceived the award. 07/19/2023 23:00

Bernardo VFD annual fundraiser held

Bernardo VFD annual fundraiser held

Bernardo VFD annual fundraiser held 07/19/2023 23:00

Did You Know…

Did You Know…

Popeye, the Sailor Man, was real! Popeye was inspired by a sailor named Frank Fiegle, a rough-andtumble man. He smoked a pipe while holding it to one side of his mouth. 07/19/2023 23:00

Aaron’s Painting looks forward to new journey

Aaron’s Painting looks forward to new journey

Aaron’s Painting looks forward to new journey 07/19/2023 23:00

Bubela Real Estate celebrates new chapter

Bubela Real Estate celebrates new chapter

Bubela Real Estate celebrates new chapter 07/19/2023 23:00

Vapor Depot rolls into LG

Vapor Depot rolls into LG

Vapor Depot rolls into LG 07/19/2023 23:00

Teams that will win in ’23-’24: Bellville boys basketball

Teams that will win in ’23-’24: Bellville boys basketball

The Bellville High School boy’s basketball team had a lot to be encouraged about after their 2022-2023 tenure. Of course they would like to have a winning record in district (6-6), but the 19-11 overall record brings optimism for the ’23-’24 season, especially under newly hired head coach Mason Loiodice. 07/19/2023 23:00

CEF to hold launch party

CEF to hold launch party

07/19/2023 23:00

EEA – On the Road Again!

EEA – On the Road Again!

SAN FELIPE – During the month of June, the EEA (Exten- sion Education Association) of Austin County, which is a direct 07/19/2023 23:00

29th Habitat home finished in Alleyton

29th Habitat home finished in Alleyton

ALLEYTON – The grand opening of the 29th habitat home on Canal Street in Alleyton, built by Colorado County Habitat for Humanity, makes it official for the house to be occupied. Own - 07/19/2023 23:00

Grand opening and ribbon cutting at Finance Home America

Grand opening and ribbon cutting at Finance Home America

COLUMBUS – The Columbus Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to the grand opening and ribbon cutting at Finance Home America, LLC, located at 1223 Bowie St. in beautiful downtown Columbus. The ribbon cutting will take place promptly at 4 p.m., followed by an open house, light refreshments by The Dewberry Café, and everyone’s favorite – door prizes. Be sure to bring your business cards for the door prize drawing. 07/19/2023 23:00

Fayette County Community Theatre “Back to the 80s” features over 60 community students

Fayette County Community Theatre “Back to the 80s” features over 60 community students

LA GRANGE – The Fayette County Community Theatre (FCCT) will present a production of “Back to the 80s” by Dean O’Carroll on Aug. 4, 5 and 6. Directed by Hayden Splawn with his assistant director Bryssa Rios and program director Melissa Weltner, the comedy features over 60 area students. 07/19/2023 23:00

Feathers, Furs, and Farming – Advice on Public and Private Hunting Lands

Feathers, Furs, and Farming – Advice on Public and Private Hunting Lands

WEIMAR – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in Austin and Colorado counties is partnering with Texas Parks and Wildlife to host a Feathers, Furs and Farming program on Friday, Aug. 11. 07/19/2023 23:00

Visions of a better Columbus

Visions of a better Columbus

RESS COLUMBUS – It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words. With a picture-perfect downtown filled with beautiful murals, presentable storefronts and a historic courthouse with a lush lawn as the crowning jewel, a thousand words would not be able to describe what is and what is to become of downtown Columbus. 07/12/2023 23:00

Stabbing in Eagle Lake

Stabbing in Eagle Lake

EAGLE LAKE – Colorado County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Troy Neisner issued the following press release: On July 4, 2023, at approximately 9:35 p.m., the Eagle Lake Police Department responded to the 300 block of Simmons Street in reference to a male and female who had been stabbed at the residence. The suspect had fled prior to arrival. 07/12/2023 23:00