Articles

COLUMBUS – The Columbus High School volleyball team went to their second state tournament in a row last year under head coach Kayley Johns and the Lady Cardinals still have the personnel for a potential thirdstraight trip to the Curtis Culwell Center in Garland.

FLATONIA – Bulldogs boys basketball has had quite the success in recent years and even made it to the state tournament last year.

Baylor University running back and former Bellville Brahma Richard Reese came off a huge football season last year as a freshman and is projected to have a similar type of year in 2023. Reese became Bellville’s all-time leading rusher during his tenure as a Brahma and is one of those backs that is just that good.

Sealy High School football coach and athletic director Shane Mobley has departed from his duties. Mobley is coming off a 7-5 season last year with the Tigers to go along with a first round playoff win against Jasper. Sealy then was ousted in the next round by Cuero on a score of 41-18.

WEIMAR – In a stunning series of events that culminated with the resignation of Weimar Police Chief Todd Jacobs, the resignation of Weimar City Manager Mike Barrow followed on its heels.

RESS EAGLE LAKE – Suspended Eagle lake Chief of Police Kris Abbott was of- ficially relieved of his command of the Eagle Lake Police Department on June 14. His termination by City Manager Charles “Tink” Jackson comes after a lengthy suspension while an investigation was concluded about instances where Abbott may have been derelict in his duties.

WEIMAR – Weimar Police Chief Todd Jacobs tendered his resignation from the helm of the Weimar Police Department effective July 14.

Fayette County Fair Queen Candidates seeking title

The 2023 Fayette County Fair Queen and Jr Miss candidates are announced for the upcoming fair.

September 20, 1946 – June 2, 2023

Godfrey joins Columbus Police

Guns and Hoses donate to CASA for Kids

COLUMBUS - Seniors from around the county came for a good time socializing, playing games, eating a good lunch and, of course, playing Bingo. The first-ever gathering of a county-wide social group for seniors had everyone laughing and smiling. After an opening prayer, over 36 people and six volunteers got busy having fun. Future gatherings include educational speakers, day trips, dances and more Bingo.

Cattle on hand: 742 Packer Cows: Higher dressing cutter cows, 90-1.04; fatter utility cows, .85-.94; lower dressing thin cows, .72-.78 Packer bulls: Heavyweight bulls, 1.10-1.23; lower dressing bulls, 1.00-1.05 Steers: 200-300 lbs., 1.90-3.10;

MILLHEIM - Millheim Harmonie Hall will hold a Father's Day and barbecue celebration Sunday, June 18 at the hall located on Farm-to-Market Road 949 between Sealy and Bellville. The meal is a real Texas style open pit barbecue served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The cost to make your plate and dine in is $15 for adults and $8 for children 10 and under. To go plates at the drive-thru are $15. The event will include a cakewalk, with homemade cakes, at 11 a.m.; balloons and face painting by Creative Twists, and live auction at 1 p.m. To donate items for the live auction call (979) 877-4996. For more information visit the website at www.millheimtexas.org.

In a previous column I shared a few observations on navigating the waters of marriage. This week we have a continuation of that instruction. I share the following not as an expert, but merely as a student. My failures in marriage with my longsuffering wife have prompted me to read and learn to some degree. These tips come from one of the very best books on marriage that I have ever read (Husband School by Julie Gordon).

BELLVILLE – Bellville Little League will install new lights at its main baseball field, thanks to a $50,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and City of Bellville.

Sweet tea and barbecue

“Father’s Day”

FLATONIA – The Flatonia Volunteer Fire Department will purchase new fire hoses and oth - er equipment for its firetrucks, thanks to a $13,311 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and the City of Flatonia.