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Senior Flatonia  05/22/2024 23:00
Area teams still going in baseball and softball
Area teams still going in baseball and softball
At least a few teams from the tri-county area remain in the playoffs and are on the cusp of a state tournament birth. Columbus baseball played London High School May 22 at UTSA (Univer- sity of Texas at San Antonio) and Saturday, May 25 at 4 p.m. at the same location. Columbus softball played Hallettsville High School May 22 at Hallettsville, then will play the same opponent, this time at Columbus Saturday, May 25 at 4 p.m. Fayetteville baseball will play the following week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (May 28-30) with a site and op ponent still to be determined. 05/22/2024 23:00
Fayetteville baseball dominates once again, this time vs Menard
Fayetteville baseball dominates once again, this time vs Menard
ville High School baseball team advanced again in the playoffs as they defeated Medina High School by a final score of 8-3 May 15 at Lago Vista ISD Fields in Lago Vista. 05/22/2024 23:00
Magnolia Days never gets historic
Magnolia Days never gets historic
COLUMBUS–History comes alive, and it seems like only yesterday that the Magnolia Days Festival was filled with fun, games and entertainment for the whole family. From its inception in the good old days to last week, the Magnolia Days Festival keeps feeding the soul and reliving yesteryear as if it were today. 05/22/2024 23:00
Kentucky Derby has photo-finish
Kentucky Derby has photo-finish
SEALY – The saying may be “The most exciting two minutes in sports” at the Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs, but the time at the Kentucky Derby Banquet May 17 at the American Legion Hall in Sealy and hosted by the Greater Sealy Chamber of Commerce lasted hours with fun at every turn. 05/22/2024 23:00
Bluff Schuetzenfest hits bullseye
Bluff Schuetzenfest hits bullseye
LA GRANGE–Between the 1870s and 1920s, the Bluff Schuetzenverein invited people from all across Texas to participate in marksmanship contests. The bluff overlooking La Grange and the site of Kreische Brewery was also during the Bluff Schetzenfest, the site of holiday celebrations, picnics, games and German folk music. 05/22/2024 23:00
It’s raining ducks and everythings quackers!
It’s raining ducks and everythings quackers!
It’s raining ducks and everythings quackers! 05/22/2024 23:00
Real estate forum scheduled
Real estate forum scheduled
WEIMAR – Real estate questions? Information on real estate as it pertains to home ownership, investments, or tax advantages will be discussed at the Friends of the Weimar Public Library real estate informational program on Friday, May 17 at 10 a.m. at the Weimar Library. 05/15/2024 23:00
CHPT to host Hammerstein to Sondheim:
CHPT to host Hammerstein to Sondheim:
CHPT to host Hammerstein to Sondheim: 05/15/2024 23:00
Lost toddler scam
Lost toddler scam
Bellville Police Chief Jason Smalley advised his department is being used in conjunction with photos of toddlers who appear in photos in diapers with cuts and abrasions on Facebook. 05/15/2024 23:00
It’s quackers out there
It’s quackers out there
COLUMBUS – The 2024 Columbus Duck Derby is almost here. Just as the Kentucky Derby came down to a very close race, the Columbus Education Foundation anticipate the same outcome for the Duck Derby. This event has been carefully planned to be a fun family gathering as everyone cheers the ducks to the finish line. 05/15/2024 23:00
Can You Clobber Cancer with Citrus?
Can You Clobber Cancer with Citrus?
With good health and happiness on my mind today, I am compelled to write this column. In the habit of scouring cyberspace for beneficial ideas and practical medical research, I recently stumbled upon something that is good to know. I have determined to apply this in my own life immediately. Perhaps you might consider doing the same. It should be emphasized however that before you take medical or nutritional advice from a coffee-drinking typewriter nerd, it might be best to consult your own personal physician. But, with that being said, consider the following… In May of 2020, a research study was published by the National Institute for Health. This study presented evidence showing that citrus peelings exhibit anti-carcinogenic effects. Flavonoid compounds found in citrus peels have anti-cancer potential, affecting cellular processes including cell proliferation, cell cycle regulation, apoptosis, metastasis, and angiogenesis. This is big news! Apparently, if you can ingest the good stuff in citrus peels (from oranges, lemons, grapefruit, etc.) you can help your body prevent and fight cancer. 05/15/2024 23:00
“Footprints of Fayette” Sky-Hi in La Grange
“Footprints of Fayette” Sky-Hi in La Grange
America’s infatuation with drive-in theaters began in 1933 with the first known theater established in New Jersey. Popularity would continue to grow with the opening of the Drive-In Short Reel Theatre in Galveston on July 5, 1934, showing cartoons and short reels would be all the rage. America’s entry into WWII would soon slow the growth of drive-in theaters but the return of GIs from the war would rekindle the spark for entertainment away from the traditional movie theatre. The Baby Boomer generation would have a significant impact on the construction of drive-in theaters reaching its peak in the middle 1950s, with the erection of some 4000 driveins nationwide the following announcement appeared in the June 4, 1948 edition of the Fayette County Record: Drive-In Theatre Started Near Port C.H. Branson of Odessa started work Wednesday on the erection of a drive-in theatre near the La Grange Airport. 05/15/2024 23:00
The Postscript
The Postscript
“Making Pickles” 05/15/2024 23:00
Remember When...
Remember When...
Remember When... 05/15/2024 23:00
Mental Health Disorder Month
Mental Health Disorder Month
Focus: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder 05/15/2024 23:00
Flood victims urged caution upon returning home
Flood victims urged caution upon returning home
As East Texas residents return to clean up their homes and businesses after extensive flood ing earlier this month, the Texas Department of State Health Services urged residents and business owners to exercise caution. 05/15/2024 23:00
Rolling Hills Challenge catches a break
Rolling Hills Challenge catches a break
COLUMBUS – The Rolling Hills Challenge bike event, a testament to inclusivity, kicked off on May 11 at Beasons Park in Columbus. 05/15/2024 23:00
TxDot speaks at EL Noon Lions
TxDot speaks at EL Noon Lions
EAGLE LAKE – At a recent meeting of the Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club, Ryan Simper, Tx-DOT area engineer and Paul Rodriguez, TxDOT assistant area engineer, reviewed various projects included in the 2024-2025 Yoakum District’s Rural Transportation Improvement Plan. 05/15/2024 23:00
EL Noon Lions hosts district meeting
EL Noon Lions hosts district meeting
EL Noon Lions hosts district meeting 05/15/2024 23:00
VVA 1127 presents scholarships
VVA 1127 presents scholarships
COLUMBUS – VVA chapter 1127 presented six $1000 scholarships to local Columbus High School seniors. 05/15/2024 23:00
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