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Agriculture trailer tips on safety and maintenance
Agriculture trailer tips on safety and maintenance
Agricultural producers use a variety of trailers to carry out daily business, including trailers to haul livestock, feed, supplies and implements. Routine safety towing tips should be kept in mind before venturing out on the road, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Disaster Assessment and Recovery unit agent. 05/24/2023 23:00
Former officer arrested Impersonating a Police Officer
Former officer arrested Impersonating a Police Officer
ROSENBERG – The Rosenburg Police Department arrested former law enforcement officer Christopher Can - non on May 22 at approximately 9:55 a.m. Columbus Police learned that Cannon was being held on a CPD outstanding warrant. 05/24/2023 23:00
Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run through Bellville
Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run through Bellville
BELLVILLE – The Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run came through Bellville on May 18. Bellville Police Officer Victoria Bell carried the torch representing Bellville PD. Law enforcement runners made their way through town. Runners represented a multitude of agencies from the southeastern region of Texas. 05/24/2023 23:00
Weimar softball shuts out Milano in both games for series sweep
Weimar softball shuts out Milano in both games for series sweep
The Weimar High School softball team swept Milano High School and held them scoreless in both outings by results of 2-0 and 5-0. Weimar has a really good chance to make it back to states for the second year in a row and are led by head coach Roger Maupin and Colorado State softball commit Reagan Wick. 05/24/2023 23:00
Columbus Lions give to Health and Behavioral Wellness Council
Columbus Lions give to Health and Behavioral Wellness Council
Columbus Lions give to Health and Behavioral Wellness Council 05/24/2023 23:00
Sylvanus Castleman
Sylvanus Castleman
Sylvanus Castleman and Eliz - abeth Lucas married in Davidson County, Tennessee in 1803 and their 05/24/2023 23:00
Local Restaurants Partner with Heartbrand Beef to Raise Funds for The Red Door Fund for Mental Health
Local Restaurants Partner with Heartbrand Beef to Raise Funds for The Red Door Fund for Mental Health
LA GRANGE – Two local restaurants, Celebrations! and Lulus!, held dinners in February with HeartBrand Beef providing steaks for the event. 05/24/2023 23:00
Multi-county Early Childhood Conference held in Cuero
Multi-county Early Childhood Conference held in Cuero
On April 29, County Extension Agents-Family & Community Health from DeWitt, Fayette, Gonzales, and Lavaca Counties co-hosted a Multi-County/District Early Childhood Confer- ence. The event was held at the Anne Friar Thomas Homemaking Building in Cuero and a total of 60 area childcare providers registered for the all-day event. 05/24/2023 23:00
Navidad Valley Cattle Women Award $12,000 in Scholarships
Navidad Valley Cattle Women Award $12,000 in Scholarships
SCHULENBURG – The future of agriculture is promising! 05/24/2023 23:00
Task Force takes down two more
Task Force takes down two more
BROOKSHIRE – The Westside Narcotics Task Force (HIDTA) conducted a narcotics operation on May 17. 05/24/2023 23:00
Hurricane season preparation is key to survival
Hurricane season preparation is key to survival
Fayette County Emergency Management Coordinator Angela Hahn reminds the public that hurricane season is just around the corner, and while Fayette County generally isn’t in the bullseye, it’s always good to have a plan in place for disasters. 05/24/2023 23:00
Fayette County Fire Chiefs share ideas
Fayette County Fire Chiefs share ideas
LA GRANGE – The Fire Chiefs of the 10n different departments in Fayette County met in La Grange on May 16. 05/24/2023 23:00
Washington DC bound!
Washington DC bound!
The pride of Schulenburg, the Shorthorn Marching Band makes it way off the track of Schulenburg to Constitution Avenue in Washington, DC. 05/24/2023 23:00
Wallis PD receives ballistic shields
Wallis PD receives ballistic shields
WALLIS – Wallis PD re- ceived eight ballistic rifle shields through a grant with no cost to taxpayers. The $49,000 cost for the shields is small compared to the ways this could protect law enforcement and help save lives. 05/24/2023 23:00
Juvenile arrested for aggravated robbery
Juvenile arrested for aggravated robbery
SEALY– The Sealy Police Department responded to a reported aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon on May 12, around 7:15 p.m. in the 1600 Block of Hwy 90 West. 05/24/2023 23:00
Did You Know…
Did You Know…
- The odds of getting a royal flush are exactly 1 in 649,740. 05/24/2023 23:00
Gators in La Grange?
Gators in La Grange?
Gators in La Grange? 05/24/2023 23:00
K-9 Kolt sniffs out 11 kilos of Cocaine
K-9 Kolt sniffs out 11 kilos of Cocaine
ENGLE – Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported on Tuesday morning around 07:50 a.m. Drug Interdiction Investigator David Smith conduct- ed a traffic stop on I-10 at the 668 MM E/B near Engle for traffic 05/24/2023 23:00
Road rage lands one in jail
Road rage lands one in jail
Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported that a Houston man is in jail for numerous offenses after a road rage incident on Interstate 10 on Sunday. 05/24/2023 23:00
 Barraks promoted to sergeant
Barraks promoted to sergeant
Photo by ACSO 05/24/2023 23:00
Sheridan Students of the Month of April
Sheridan Students of the Month of April
Sheridan Students of the Month of Apriol include, front row, from left, Westyn Barten, first grade; and Jimmy Kazmir, kindergarten; and back row, Austin Cantu, fourth grade; Faith Castaneda, sec- ond grade; Lane Ur - ban, fifth grade; and Itzrael Valles, third grade. 05/24/2023 23:00
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