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LA GRANGE – The Texas Department of Transportation will be starting a project to rehabilitate the existing roadway on US 77, 0.4 miles South of La Grange, on Monday, June 19, weather permitting. In order to replace an existing concrete box culvert under the highway, US 77 will be closed for approximately

The Austin real estate developer who is at the heart of Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment was arraigned on eight federal charges Friday, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Nate Paul was arrested by the FBI on Thursday.

PFLUGERVILLE - La Grange High School Band members took away six medals for their perfor- mances May 27 at the UIL Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest in Pflugerville.

SEALY - The Sealy Knights of Columbus will be serving their Famous Grilled Pork Steak Drive Thru Dinner for $12 a plate on Sunday, June 25, at the Sealy Columbus Club (KC) Hall at 1310 Hwy 90 West, Sealy. Serving from 10:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. or until sold out.

SEALY - The Virgil & Jose- phine Gordon Memorial Library has June and July planned out with fun events. All events start at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays. There is a Reptile Show on June 21 and an interactive concert with Will Parker on June 28.

A huge thank you to Alisha Brummett and The Banner Press for consistently providing coverage to The Health & Behavioral Wellness Council of Greater Colorado Valley (The Wellness Council). Alisha is an exceptional photographer and has written several articles that are helping to inform our citizens of the important work of The Wellness Council. There is a sizable group of volunteers that are working diligently to identify, expand, improve and/or develop new services regarding health and wellness for our county. Thank you, Alisha!

COLUMBUS – The Vietnam Veterans of America Post 1127 hosted their 3rd Annual Benefit Golf Tournament on June 10 at the Columbus City Golf Course. Fifteen, four-person teams, participated, on a perfect Saturday morning, to enjoy the competition for three-place prizes totaling $1,800.

Columbus PTO receives donation from SBEC

FC Commissioners Court signs proclamation

COLUMBUS – Colorado County Commissioners Court declared National Garden Week for June 4 - 10.

LA GRANGE – The Fayette County Country Music Club will host their monthly opry on Monday, June 19 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in La Grange.

Good Old Summertime Classic bike ride

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Schulenburg Shorthorn Band recently traveled to Washington, D.C. While there, the band visited and laid a wreath at the Texas Column of the World War II Memorial in honor of those Texans who made the ultimate sacrifice during WWII. The band marched down Constitution Avenue in the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C.

La Grange Fire Department brings heat

Court Filings Marriage Licenses

baseball fill up District 26-A All-District Team

Columbus 2025 quarterback Adam Schobel has chosen to further his football career beyond high school and commit to the Baylor University football team. Schobel is a three-star recruit according to 247 Sports, but had a four-star composite ranking and is the 20th ranked quarterback in the country among 2025 recruits.

Pesl recipient of Clark Scholarship

As the school year comes to a close, that means football season is right around the corner. While there are many respectable teams in the tri-county area, Bellville and Columbus high schools seem to still be the premier programs at this point.

ROUND ROCK – The Fayetteville High School baseball team made it to the state championship game with a win against Nazareth High School June 7 at Dell Diamond in Round Rock by a score of 4-0. The Lions scored early and were also able to score when it mattered in the later innings of the game.

ROUND ROCK – The Fayetteville Lions baseball team was defeated by Abbott Panthers June 9 at the 2023 UIL Class 1A State Baseball Championship finals at Dell Diamond in Round Rock by a final score of 6-5.