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Sam Kana guest speaker at EL Noon Lions Club

Sam Kana guest speaker at EL Noon Lions Club

During the Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club meeting on April 13, Lion Dan Canaris, right, presented Lion Sam Kana, who serves as president of the First National Bank of Eagle Lake as its guest speaker. Kana provided the Lions with an interesting update on current banking and financial policies and principles influencing today’s economy. 04/26/2023 23:00

Austin County Extension Office attends District meeting

Austin County Extension Office attends District meeting

HALLETTSVILLE – The District 11 Texas Extension Education Association Spring Conference was held on April 11, in Hallettsville with Knellen Quinteros of Austin County as District 11 Director presiding. Also attending was Pat Allee (District 11 Secretary), Rita Jacobs (Delegate), Joan Buenger (Delegate), Claudia Cieslewicz, Gloria Havemann Carolyn Balke, Shirley Beum, Barney Zimmerman, Jessie Kokemor and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Distinguished Agent Michelle Wright. 04/26/2023 23:00

Bluebonnet Master Gardener Kids’ Kamp 2023

Bluebonnet Master Gardener Kids’ Kamp 2023

The Bluebonnet Master Gardeners, in conjunction with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension team, are pleased to announce our 6th year of holding Kids’ Kamp in Austin, Colorado, Fayette, and Washington Counties. This camp is designed to be educational but fun with the goal of igniting a passion in the youth of our area for gardening through unique experiences, impressing on them the importance and enjoyment of horticulture. 04/26/2023 23:00

La Grange local arrested for drug possession

La Grange local arrested for drug possession

Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported that on April 10, at approximately 9:15 p.m., 04/19/2023 23:00

Texas Earth Team volunteers: Helping NRCS accomplish its mission

Texas Earth Team volunteers: Helping NRCS accomplish its mission

TEMPLE – The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Texas is recognizing Earth Team volunteer efforts throughout the nation during April 16-22, for National Volunteer Week. This year’s theme, “Shining the Light,” shows our gratitude to the Earth Team volunteers for their superb service to conservation. 04/19/2023 23:00

Cultural Arts are in the Air!

Cultural Arts are in the Air!

INDUSTRY – During the month of March, the EEA (Extension Education Association) of Austin County, which is a direct part of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, hosted its annual spring cultural arts workshop in Industry, Texas. 04/19/2023 23:00

Schulenburg FFA advances to State in Dairy Judging

Schulenburg FFA advances to State in Dairy Judging

Schulenburg FFA advances to State in Dairy Judging 04/19/2023 23:00

April Yard of the Month

April Yard of the Month

April Yard of the Month 04/19/2023 23:00

B’Dazzled receives April Community

B’Dazzled receives April Community

04/19/2023 23:00

Support your volunteer fire department

Support your volunteer fire department

Over this past weekend, the Bernardo and Cat Spring volun- teer fire departments held their annual fundraisers. Giving up our money for a fundraiser is one thing, but doing it for the good of your community is another. Volunteer fire departments, usually in rural areas, depend on several funding sources. One is the community fundraiser that helps with new equipment, fire - 04/19/2023 23:00

Spotlight on Colorado County Telecommunications Operators

Spotlight on Colorado County Telecommunications Operators

Spotlight on Colorado County Telecommunications Operators 04/19/2023 23:00

Nagel named Deputy of First Quarter

Nagel named Deputy of First Quarter

LA GRANGE – Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported that Deputy Seth Nagel has received the award for Dep- uty of the 1st Quarter (2023), through the Fayette County Sher- iff's Office. 04/19/2023 23:00

Your gardens have been waiting for the CGC Plant Sale

Your gardens have been waiting for the CGC Plant Sale

COLUMBUS – Your landscaping needs are unique to your yard depending on whether you have lots of sun or lots of shade. You may want your landscaping to include plants for pollinators. Or you may want plants that will come back year after year. That certainly can help the cost of planting each year. 04/19/2023 23:00

Bellville historical homes Harigel House

Bellville historical homes Harigel House

Bellville historical homes Harigel House 04/19/2023 23:00

Eagle Lake Council issues Mental Health Awareness proclamation

Eagle Lake Council issues Mental Health Awareness proclamation

Eagle Lake Council issues Mental Health Awareness proclamation 04/19/2023 23:00

Court St. Roch of Mentz CDA donates to Columbus Food Pantry

Court St. Roch of Mentz CDA donates to Columbus Food Pantry

Court St. Roch of Mentz Catholic Daughters (CDA) recently presented a check for $2,000 to Columbus Food Pantry. The CDA holds the work of the food pantry very near and dear to their hearts and is always happy to help support their charitable works. On hand for the presen - tation were, from left, Tom Fleming, James Simons, Robert Chaloup - ka, Sandy Chaloupka, Monroe Warschak, Pat Simons, Fausta Kaiser, Janet Hollmann (on behalf of the CDA), Jeannine Lowrey, and Patty Stavinoha. Photo by St. Roch of Mentz CDA 03/22/2023 23:00

AgriLife showcases its gardening program

AgriLife showcases its gardening program

SEALY – The tiny little chefs at Sealy Elementary School have completed their gardening program. Early Childhood-Learn Grow Eat Go, has exposed these participants to many wonderful opportunities over the last two months. 03/22/2023 23:00

Weimar PD adds officer to force

Weimar PD adds officer to force

Weimar PD adds officer to force 03/22/2023 23:00

CCWMA holds annual banquet

CCWMA holds annual banquet

COLUMBUS – The Colorado County Wildlife Management Association (CCWMA) held its annual banquet and meeting March 18 at the Columbus Hall in Columbus. The program for this year centered on Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) with Allan Cain, leader for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Whitetail Deer Program for the state. 03/22/2023 23:00

Second Chance donates to AMEN

Second Chance donates to AMEN

Second Chance donates to AMEN 03/22/2023 23:00

Leadership program focuses on city and non-profits

Leadership program focuses on city and non-profits

The Fayette Leadership program with the La Grange Area Chamber of Commerce focused on city government and non-profits in March. 03/22/2023 23:00