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BOERNE – The Banner Press newspaper brought home awards won in the 2023 Better Newspaper Contest at the South Texas Press Association (STPA) Conference in Boerne this past week.

July 12, 1936 – April 9, 2023

Eagle Lake Council issues Mental Health Awareness proclamation

Bellville historical homes Harigel House

COLUMBUS – Your landscaping needs are unique to your yard depending on whether you have lots of sun or lots of shade. You may want your landscaping to include plants for pollinators. Or you may want plants that will come back year after year. That certainly can help the cost of planting each year.

I like cheeseburgers and chocolate ice cream, salty French fries and icy cold Cokes. I enjoy what most folks would call “bad food.” Bad food in the sense that it might not be so good for me. But, bad food tastes good, so most of us eat it and ignore the dangers to our health.

I found safety and security in my mother’s arms as a child. I found all the answers to all my questions on Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. I learned about danger on The Roadrunner Show. As a child, I found a place to hide and just be. Unfortunately, those days are long past, and I sought my God place between the rows of tomatoes and squash. I found my refuge, my quiet place where God and I could commune.

One of the most important responsibilities that all of us have – as individuals, families and communities – is to ensure the safety of the children in our lives and throughout our community.

The standard U.S. ammo belt that was installed in fighter planes during WWII was 27 feet long. This is nine yards.

Our landlord, Jorge, loves his suns. I am sure he loves his son, Jorge Jr., as well, but I am talking about the other kind of sun.

LA GRANGE – Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported that Deputy Seth Nagel has received the award for Dep- uty of the 1st Quarter (2023), through the Fayette County Sher- iff's Office.

The Texas House passed a bill promising $17 billion in tax relief, a measure that is at odds with the Senate’s tax break plan, according to the Austin American- Statesman. The House bill would lower by half a home’s cap on appraisal increases. It passed overwhelmingly, 1419. However, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who presides over the Senate, said that body will not approve it, preferring its plan to raise property exemptions from $40,000 to $70,000.

Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported that on April 10, at approximately 9:15 p.m.,

Spotlight on Colorado County Telecommunications Operators

WEIMAR – Sgt. Josh Jones was at the police department when a subject knocked on the office door at about 9:30 p.m.

Tips for positive parenting

Over this past weekend, the Bernardo and Cat Spring volun- teer fire departments held their annual fundraisers. Giving up our money for a fundraiser is one thing, but doing it for the good of your community is another. Volunteer fire departments, usually in rural areas, depend on several funding sources. One is the community fundraiser that helps with new equipment, fire -

April Yard of the Month

WEIMAR – The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Offic - es of Colorado and Fayette coun - ties announce the 2023 Colora -

Schulenburg FFA advances to State in Dairy Judging