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FA Lady Knights kick off volleyball season

FA Lady Knights kick off volleyball season

Lady Knights Volleyball kick off season with 2-1 record. 08/16/2023 23:00

2022 State Pecan Show results

2022 State Pecan Show results

The 2022 Texas State Pecan Show results were announced at the Texas Pecan Growers Association annual conference July 30. 08/16/2023 23:00

Sealy IMPACT has one mission:

Sealy IMPACT has one mission:

Love your neighbor 08/16/2023 23:00

St. Michael's Catholic Church Harvest Fest cool respite

St. Michael's Catholic Church Harvest Fest cool respite

WEIMAR – The St. Michael’s Catholic Church Harvest Fest provided a cool respite from the summer heat during its annual Harvest Fest on Sept. 13 in Weimar. 08/16/2023 23:00

CHAMPS Jamboree gives kids a helping hand

CHAMPS Jamboree gives kids a helping hand

CHAMPS (Charitable Heroes Achieving Memorable Performances) is a group of concerned citizens who want to see its little heroes do good in school. Giving school-aged kids that helping hand to begin school on a positive note so they may excel in their education. Barbers from Rustic Barber Shop, Shalow Styles, Letys Salon, Makayla’s and Kelvin Tarver provided their barber skills for the youngsters to sport a new style. The school supplies were provided by the Sealy Eastside Foundation. 08/16/2023 23:00

Portrait for library fundraiser first item donated

Portrait for library fundraiser first item donated

EAGLE LAKE – Mary Ann Kaluza, an Eagle Lake Wintermann Library Board Member, is delighted to present one of the first items to be included in this year’s Live Auction, one of the most exciting parts of the Eagle Lake Friends of the Library Dinner and Auction scheduled at the Community Center on Saturday, Sept. 23. 08/16/2023 23:00

KULM celebrates fifty with family

KULM celebrates fifty with family

COLUMBUS – KULM celebrated 50 years of airwaves on Aug. 11 at the Stafford Opera House in Columbus. 08/16/2023 23:00

“Summer Cold”

“Summer Cold”

So, I got a cold. 08/09/2023 23:00

Child care centers closing across state

Child care centers closing across state

An unprecedented number of child care centers are expected to close across the state as pandemic relief funding ends, the Texas Standard reported. A survey conducted by the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children of about 1,600 child care programs indicated 44% were likely to close their doors without additional funding. Federal pandemic relief funds ended for most centers in June. 08/09/2023 23:00

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor

– Columbus has amenities for tourists and children but, sadly, not for its senior citizens. Several playgrounds with elaborate equipment have been built and maintained year after year. 08/09/2023 23:00

Multi-County New Landowner Educational Series to start in August

Multi-County New Landowner Educational Series to start in August

The Multi-County New Landowner Education program is a series of eight informational meetings, seminars, and field days designed to make new landowners in Austin, Colorado, Fayette and Washington counties aware of what types of agricultural enterprises are best for their property. 08/09/2023 23:00

KULM to celebrate 50 years on the air

KULM to celebrate 50 years on the air

COLUMBUS – KULM is 08/09/2023 23:00

Quick, convenient and delicious Back-to-School snack ideas

Quick, convenient and delicious Back-to-School snack ideas

Back to school is a time of new beginnings for kids. Between classroom learning, extracurricular activities, sports and social- izing, fun and filling snacks can help kids have a moment away from school-year pressures while also encouraging all that excitement and learning. 08/09/2023 23:00

Tales of an Outlaw Teacher – episode 1

Tales of an Outlaw Teacher – episode 1

In another life, I labored within the bowels of the California public school system for 17 years. This was a productive, though trying time for me, as evidenced in part by the following story… I spent the first two years of my teaching career at Liberty Elementary School in Riverside, California (Room 3 - 6th grade). The school was home to many colorful characters. We had Mr. Hernandez, the school principal (he was super cool - think Ricardo Montalban on Fantasy Island). He was always relaxed, no matter the crisis. I think his biggest concern was not spilling grape soda on his polyester golf slacks. Then there was Mrs. Phillian, next door (she was a battle-hardened classroom veteran). My friend Mr. Heath, from across the hall, was perhaps the funniest teacher I ever met. He could never walk past my classroom TV and VCR without reaching out his hand and feigning electrical shock. He got a reaction from me every time. And the students… Memorable was Billy Maruffo. He was the only kid in 6th grade who had to shave (I think he was 19). His favorite pastime was mooning the school bus every morning before boarding. 08/09/2023 23:00

LOOKING DOWN FROM THE SADDLE

23rd Anniversary

23rd Anniversary 08/09/2023 23:00

BANNER MARKETS

Cattle on hand: 734 Packer Cows: Higher dressing cutter cows, 95-1.17; fatter utility cows, .84-.93; lower dressing thin cows, .45-.82 Packer bulls: Heavyweight bulls, 1.15-1.30; lower dressing bulls, 1.00-1.11 Steers: 200-300 lbs., 2.40-3.00; 08/09/2023 23:00

Colorado County Senior Connections gather at Stafford Opera House

Colorado County Senior Connections gather at Stafford Opera House

COLUMBUS - The Colorado County Senior Connections (CCSC) continue to host a number of seniors who are 55 and older for fun, games and food. Starting the morning off at 10 a.m. with coffee, tea, cards and dominoes, seniors fellowship and eat lunch. It gets serious when the Bingo cards come out. Bob and Nancy Stiles of Columbus sponsor the month of August. Come into the air conditioning at the Stafford Opera House in Colubus every first and third Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It's a ll free. 08/09/2023 23:00

Deputy Mecayla Ream receives Commendation

Deputy Mecayla Ream receives Commendation

Deputy Mecayla Ream receives Commendation 08/09/2023 23:00

Austin Moore named Fayette County Deputy of the Quarter

Austin Moore named Fayette County Deputy of the Quarter

Austin Moore named Fayette County Deputy of the Quarter 08/09/2023 23:00

BANNER BRIEFS

EAGLE LAKE - The schedule for the Eagle Lake Senior Cit - izen Dance held the first Friday of each month from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Eagle Lake Community Center at 100 W. Walnut in Eagle Lake is: Sept. 1-Scot Wilkinson & EZ Country; Oct. 6-Boogie Allen Band; Nov. 3-Blue Denim; and Christmas Dance Dec. 1. 08/09/2023 23:00

St. Mary’s Praha Parish Picnic set

St. Mary’s Praha Parish Picnic set

FLATONIA - Father Gabriel and the parishioners of St. Mary's Church, Praha invite the public to their annual Parish Picnic on Tuesday, Aug. 15 in Praha. The celebration begins with a Mass at 10 a.m. Beginning at 11 a.m., a meal will be served featuring Famous Praha Stew and Fried Chicken. Drive thru plates-to-go will be available for business and indi - viduals - just follow the signs when you reach Praha. Bands providing music throughout the day include Pra - ha Bros., Red Ravens, and Mark Halata and Texavia. Come meet your friends and family and dance the night away. Fun for the day will include a country store, cake walk, plant walk, fish pond, ring toss and many other games. A raffle draw - 08/09/2023 23:00