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Sealy track runner Callie Whatley
Sealy track runner Callie Whatley
Sealy track runner Callie Whatley 04/10/2024 23:00
Number of 1A golfers qualify for regionals
Number of 1A golfers qualify for regionals
A good handful of golfers in class 1A put their talents on display in the district tournament so well that they were able to qualify for the regional tournament, which will be held April 16 and 17 at Shadow Glen Golf Course in Manor. 04/10/2024 23:00
Sealy softball continuing to roll
Sealy softball continuing to roll
The Sealy High School softball team has continued their dominance as they have a record well above .500 in both the overall and district categories. Head coach Brittney Whitehead has obviously been pulling some strings with this team from the beginning of the year when their success started. 04/10/2024 23:00
Whitehead from Columbus notches first in 100 meter dash
Whitehead from Columbus notches first in 100 meter dash
Columbus High School senior Ty’Vone Whitehead put his elite speed on display once again at the UIL 3ADistrict 25 meet April 4 held at Rice High School with a time of 10.98 in the 100 meter dash event, taking first place. 04/10/2024 23:00
Fayetteville baseball downed by Mumford
Fayetteville baseball downed by Mumford
FAYETTEVILLE – The Fayetteville High School baseball team was held scoreless against Mumford High School April 2 at SPJST Park in Fayetteville by a final score of 8-0. Costly errors and wild throws from Fayetteville multiplied with big hits from Mumford in order for the Mustangs to pull through with the win. 04/10/2024 23:00
Weimar struggles vs Ganado in baseball
Weimar struggles vs Ganado in baseball
WEIMAR – Weimar Wildcats baseball took a loss to Ganado High School April 5 at Veteran’s Park in Weimar by a final score of 19-4. The Indians poured it on the entire game with tons of hitting and Weimar wasn’t able to overcome the big deficit. "The first round, we came back and beat them in nine innings,” said Weimar head baseball coach Colton Maiorka. “It’s always a hard fought game when we play Ganado. This time around, they were out for blood. They came out and put it on us pretty good tonight, so we got to go back and win the next three hard games and hopefully get in the playoffs. That’s what our goal is for right now.” 04/10/2024 23:00
La Grange baseball hanging in
La Grange baseball hanging in
The La Grange High School baseball team is working on grinding out a winning record as they sit just below the .500 mark and have an even record right on the dot in district play. Head coach Robert Barber has athletes who know how to play the game, it’s just a matter of putting all the pieces together for an entire game in order to produce wins, which they’ve proven they can do throughout the season. 04/10/2024 23:00
Community Connections Day in Columbus connects people and nonprofits
Community Connections Day in Columbus connects people and nonprofits
COLUMBUS–The Community Connections Day, hosted by the Colorado County Habitat for Humanity, kicked off April 6 at the Colorado County Courthouse in Columbus. This event featured nonprofits and was a chance to raise some much-needed cash and showcase the nonprofits. The courthouse circular drive was covered with booths and tables as the crowd mingled and talked and bought. A few of the Magnolia Belles made an appearance to the delight of many. 04/10/2024 23:00
Solar eclipse - not so much
Solar eclipse - not so much
Solar eclipse - not so much 04/10/2024 23:00
City of Columbus receives over $16 million in grants
City of Columbus receives over $16 million in grants
COLUMBUS–The Texas General Land Office came to Columbus on April 2, hefting two big grant checks in the amount of $16,829,489 to be used on needed infrastructure repairs in the city. 04/10/2024 23:00
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
There is no excuse for child abuse. Statistics show that over 600,000 children a year are abused in the United States. There are over seven million children in the child welfare system, with over 15 percent of children abused in their first year of life. Girls suffer abuse more than boys. 04/10/2024 23:00
Beloved local physician retires
Beloved local physician retires
Dr. William McBroom will retire from practice in La Grange after close to 45 years of community service in the healthcare field primarily in Fayette and Lee counties. He has been a leader, a friend and an excellent physician. 04/10/2024 23:00
Seelke new WISD superintendent
Seelke new WISD superintendent
WEIMAR - Chase Seelke was officially voted in as the new superintendent of Weimar Independent School District on March 29. 04/10/2024 23:00
Texas Select Custom Cutlery event fills hall
Texas Select Custom Cutlery event fills hall
BELLVILLE – The largest custom knife show in Texas lived up to its name on April 6, when over 150 individual knife makers converged on the Austin County Fair Convention and Expo Center in Bellville. 04/10/2024 23:00
ERVIN ADOLPH MIETH JR.
ERVIN ADOLPH MIETH JR.
September 10, 1944 – March 29, 2024 04/03/2024 23:00
DEBRA JANIK SANDELL
DEBRA JANIK SANDELL
December 1, 1954 – March 27, 2024 04/03/2024 23:00
JANIE (KANA) KRISTYNIK
JANIE (KANA) KRISTYNIK
June 22, 1933 – March 30, 2024 04/03/2024 23:00
Garden Club to host talk on plants of the Bible
Garden Club to host talk on plants of the Bible
COLUMBUS – A program about “Plants of the Bible” will be offered at the Columbus Garden Club meeting on Wednesday, April 10, at 10 a.m. at The Lighthouse at St. Paul Lutheran Church at 201 Veterans Dr. in Columbus. Come early for coffee and refreshments at 9:30 a.m. All are welcome. 04/03/2024 23:00
Registration begins for WCJC
Registration begins for WCJC
WHARTON – Registration for Wharton County Junior College’s May 2024 Mini-Term and Summer 2024 semester opens on Tuesday, April 2. 04/03/2024 23:00
Pollinator Garden Lunch and Learn
Pollinator Garden Lunch and Learn
LA GRANGE – The Bluebonnet Master Gardener Lunch-N-Learn educational program is a series of nine meetings designed to provide gardening or general landscaping information for homeowners. Fayette County Master Gardeners plan and present a variety of programs from experts in the area and across the state. This series is designed with the homeowner in mind; bring your lunch and learn about a variety of topics that help you have a more pro- ductive garden, prettier flower beds, or how to better understand your landscape ecosystems. 04/03/2024 23:00
CHPT to host Curtain Call Conversations
CHPT to host Curtain Call Conversations
COLUMBUS–The Columbus Historical Preservation Trust will host several conversations about the theater. 04/03/2024 23:00
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