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FC Sheriff’s Sergeant Meagher risks life to save a life
LA GRANGE – Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported, on the night of Aug. 16 around 9:38 p,m., the Fayette County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call reporting a structure fire on Plum Church Road off State Highway 71 near La Grange and it was reported by the caller someone was still in the house and cannot get out. The La Grange Fire Department was notified and responded along with Fay ette County Deputies, Fayette County EMS 2, and EMS Medic 1. La Grange Fire Department requested mutual aid from the Muldoon Fire Department. Sgt. Ryan Meagher arrived on the scene to a wooden structure residence that was heavily engulfed with fire. Neighbors advised the lady was still inside the residence. Sgt. Meagher at - tempted to contact the female resident
08/23/2023 23:00
Dynamic Dozen vie for Little Miss and Little Mister Fayette County
LA GRANGE – As the Fayette County Fair nears and the queen and jr. miss contes - tants are continuing to work hard in selling passes, a dozen littles are vying for the little miss and mister titles that will be awarded at the pageant.
08/23/2023 23:00
Eagle Lake swears in new police chief
EAGLE LAKE - Donald T. Chaney has been named the new chief of police for Eagle Lake on Aug. 16 at the city hall meeting room in Eagle Lake.
08/23/2023 23:00
Round Top-Carmine volleyball takes care of Navasota
CARMINE – The Round Top-Carmine High School volleyball team defeated Navasota High School in three sets Aug. 15 at Cubs Gym by a score of 25-20, 25-14, 25-15. As Round Top was projected to be one of the better teams in Class 1A, the team showed why with their high-powered offense, putting the ball down with force on the opposite side of the net. “This team’s just fun to watch,” said Round Top-Carmine head volleyball coach Catie Weishuhn.
08/23/2023 23:00
Weimar volleyball falls to Goliad
SCHULENBURG – Lady Wildcats volleyball took a loss to Goliad High School Aug. 17 at Shorthorns Gym in the Lady Horn Classic tournament. Both teams battled back and forth, then Goliad had just a couple more things go their way in the third set to win the match 2521, 18-25, 25-20. “We’re looking just for leadership,” said Weimar head volleyball coach Amanda Machicek.
08/23/2023 23:00
Bellville volleyball goes on hot streak
The Bellville High School volleyball team has hit their early season stride as they’ve won their last eight matches in a row. The first few wins of the streak came against Schulenburg, Chaparral, La Grange, and Iowa Colony.
08/23/2023 23:00
La Grange finding their way in volleyball
La Grange volleyball has an overall record of 7-11 and is still yet to start district play. The Lady Leopards are another team who had many impact players graduate in ’22 such as Maddi Fritz (University of Louisiana at La - fayette volleyball), Camille Gon zalez, and Hailey Hill. Even with suffering these losses, this year's team possesses players like de - fensive specialists Haylie Coo per, Mara Colon, and Jena Jobb.
08/23/2023 23:00
Lady Lions volleyball at about .500 mark to start season
The Fayetteville High School volleyball team currently sits at 6-8 after the first couple weeks of the season. This was expect - ed with the departure of Brook lyn Jaeger and having to rebuild chemistry with a totally differ ent team. The Lady Lions now have senior outside hitter Kayme Schley leading the pack, who can easily reach double-digit kills on a nightly basis.
08/23/2023 23:00
Lady Knights defeat Royal Lady Falcons
Faith Academy Lady Knights varsity volleyball team defeated the Royal Lady Falcons Aug. 15 at Royal High School in Brook -
08/23/2023 23:00
Bellville VFD holds annual fundraiser
BELLVILLE – The Bellville Volunteer Fire Department held its annual fundraiser on Aug. 18 at the Austin County Fairgrounds in Bellville.
08/23/2023 23:00
Eagle Lake FNB breaks ground on future home
08/16/2023 23:00
Brazos volleyball wins first two matches; hangs around .500 mark
WALLIS – Cougars volleyball is a team to monitor in 2023 as they have a totally different look than last year’s roster.
08/16/2023 23:00
Deacon Sandy Fletcher says, "Goodbye"
COLUMBUS – Members of St. Paul Lutheran Church and the Columbus community gathered around Deacon Sandy Fletcher one last time as she leaves for Tennessee. Family health issues forced her to make a decision to leave this community that she has become such a part of for the past six years.
08/16/2023 23:00
Shooting in Eagle Lake by open-carry individual
EAGLE LAKE -Shots were fired in Eagle Lake on Aug. 5 in what appears to be an open-carry person defending himself and his wife. According to witnesses, the shooter and his wife were exiting J&K in Eagle Lake with another man following behind and harassing the wife.
08/16/2023 23:00
Lady Luck strikes Carmine Casino Night
CARMINE – Lady Luck dealt a pat hand as high rollers laid down the chips and croupiers laid the action on the better.
08/16/2023 23:00
Life without parole for indecency with a child
BELLVILLE – District Judge Jeff Steinhauser handed down the harshest possible punishment on August 8, 2023 to a former parole officer from Victoria, Texas, for the sexual abuse of a child that occurred in Wallis, in 2015.
08/16/2023 23:00
Cardinal volleyball wins Columbus Classic tourney
The Columbus High School volleyball team is already off to a hot start as they recently won the Columbus Varsity Volleyball Classic. They took down
08/16/2023 23:00
Austin County Brewers win league championship
The Austin County Brewers baseball team recently won the community league championship by defeating the Shiner Clippers with a score of 9-3. Matt Sandoval was awarded the win and pitched eight innings, allowing three runs on six hits while striking out seven batters.
08/16/2023 23:00
FA Knights wins big in three team switch-off style scrimmage
BELLVILLE – The Faith Academy Knights held their first scrimmage of the young football season at SAB Stadium, Friday night at 6 p.m. in front of a packed house. The Knights welcomed Spring Founders (TAPPS) and Second Baptist University Model (TAPPS), in a three team switchoff style scrimmage. A few minor mistakes here and there with the blocking but they moved the ball all night and outscored both by teams by a combined, 11 touchdowns.
08/16/2023 23:00
Fayetteville downs Hempstead in volleyball season opener
The Fayetteville High School volleyball team won their first game of the season against Hempstead High School August 8 at Lions Gym two sets to one in tournament play. The Lady Li- ons struggled to find their mojo in the first set, then eventually settled in for the remainder of the match and took the last two sets. “We got a lot of moving parts, a lot of different pieces than last year,” said Fayetteville head volleyball coach Clint Jaeger.
08/16/2023 23:00
Brahmas just getting in the flow for volleyball
Bellville High School volleyball currently sits at 5-5, but there’s no need to fret or panic. Bellville started 4-3 last year and ended up making it to the state tournament with an undefeated record in district (13-0) and an overall record of 39-11. The 2023 Brahmanettes will have the weapons in place to get back right where they were in ’22 with players such as junior outside hitter Sydney McKay and senior Sarah Lischka.
08/16/2023 23:00
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