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Footprints of James J. Ross

Footprints of James J. Ross

James J. Ross came to Texas from Arkansas in 1822. Not much is certain about his early life. He may have been born in South Carolina in the 1780s and orphaned at a young age. 09/06/2023 23:00

Bellville Farmers Market gets fresh

Bellville Farmers Market gets fresh

BELLVILLE – The Bellville Farmers Market got a fresh infusion of seed money when Capital Farm Credit of Bellville forked over $1,000. 09/06/2023 23:00

FC Sheriff's Office seize black-tar heroin

FC Sheriff's Office seize black-tar heroin

09/06/2023 23:00

Lady Bulldogs bring winning culture to Flatonia volleyball

Lady Bulldogs bring winning culture to Flatonia volleyball

The Flatonia High School vol leyball team has a record just above .500 after struggling last year and it seems they have the pieces for a potential postseason run. Freshman outside hitter Katelin Sullivan has contributed in the kills and assists categories and they also have an allaround athlete in sophomore setter Summer Sodek racking up a bunch of assists. 09/06/2023 23:00

Columbus football steals road win at La Grange with big second half

Columbus football steals road win at La Grange with big second half

LA GRANGE – The Columbus High School football team survived a tough fight from La Grange High School Sept. 1 at Leopards Field 09/06/2023 23:00

Schulenburg gets best of Fayetteville in sweep

Schulenburg gets best of Fayetteville in sweep

FAYETTEVILLE - Lady Horns volleyball went into Lions Gym Aug. 29 and collected a victory against Fayetteville High School by sweep with a final score of 25-7, 25-11, 25-15. Schulenburg had all parts of their offense working throughout the match that was too much for Fayette- ville to handle. "Just trying to min - imize some of our mistakes," said Schulenburg head volleyball coach Donald Zapalac. 09/06/2023 23:00

Rice football stays perfect with second win of the season

Rice football stays perfect with second win of the season

The Rice High School football team is now 2-0 for the ’23 season with their most recent win against Kashmere High School Aug. 31 by a final score of 31-14. 09/06/2023 23:00

FA Knights fall to Hill Country Christian

FA Knights fall to Hill Country Christian

BELLVILLE – The Faith Academy Knights welcomed the Hill Country Christian Rams at SAB stadium for their first home game of the young season. It was a battle from the beginning with both teams scoring two times in- side the first 2 minutes. When the dust settled, the Rams prevailed against a young Knights team, 82-48. 09/06/2023 23:00

2023 Austin County TEEA holds Awards Banquet & Officer Installation Ceremony

2023 Austin County TEEA holds Awards Banquet & Officer Installation Ceremony

09/06/2023 23:00

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church to hold Parish Picnic

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church to hold Parish Picnic

MOULTON – Father Gabriela and the parishioners of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Moulton invite the public to their annual Parish Picnic Sunday, Sept. 17 at St. Joseph’s Social Center located on the church grounds in Moulton. 09/06/2023 23:00

50th Kulhanek family reunion to be held

50th Kulhanek family reunion to be held

FAYETTEVILLE – The 50th Kulhanek Family Reunion will be held Sunday, Sept. 24. 09/06/2023 23:00

Krebs arrested for cattle theft

Krebs arrested for cattle theft

INDUSTRY – Four County Auction in Industry contacted the Austin County Sheriffs of- fice on Aug. 16 in regards to the theft of 11 head of cattle. 09/06/2023 23:00

Columbus volleyball continues to roll

Columbus volleyball continues to roll

Lady Cardinals volleyball is once again looking like a state championship team with pieces all across the board. 2024 University of Texas at San Antonio volleyball commit Ally Tribe has been towards the top of the team kill list, which is normal for the 6’2” senior. Arranging the kills is senior setter Sage Thomas, who has the ability to tally 40-50 assists a game as she put up 45 in a recent win vs Victoria West. 09/06/2023 23:00

ERCOT grid on shaky grounds

ERCOT grid on shaky grounds

Several times, a notice has been sent out to conserve energy by limiting usage during certain times of the day. Searing and soaring temperatures hovering over Texas have generated increased wattage in homes and businesses across the state. 09/06/2023 23:00

AC Sheriff's Office gets its energy up

AC Sheriff's Office gets its energy up

09/06/2023 23:00

AC 4-H holds awards banquet

AC 4-H holds awards banquet

KENNEY – The Austin County 4-H hosted their annual awards banquet on Aug. 13 with over 200 in attendance. This year’s banquet was hosted by Stars & Stripes and Bellville 4-H Clubs at Kenney Agricultural Society Hall in Kenney and the meal was catered by Big Boys Catering. 09/06/2023 23:00

St. Mary’s Catholic Feast fit for a king

St. Mary’s Catholic Feast fit for a king

Feast fit for a king 09/06/2023 23:00

New officers for CVQG

New officers for CVQG

09/06/2023 23:00

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church holds annual feast

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church holds annual feast

Games kept the kids entertained throughout the day. Photo by Andy Jones, Banner Press 09/06/2023 23:00

St. Mary Catholic Church Parish Picnic packed them in

St. Mary Catholic Church Parish Picnic packed them in

09/06/2023 23:00

Columbus Garden Club installs new officers

Columbus Garden Club installs new officers

COLUMBUS – The Colum- bus Garden Club officers were installed at a beautiful and clever program this last June. However, the club takes a break during the summer. The first club meeting is in September and continues through May. Terms for the of- 09/06/2023 23:00