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Celebrate America!

Celebrate America!

Celebrate America! 07/12/2023 23:00

Stabbing in Eagle Lake

Stabbing in Eagle Lake

EAGLE LAKE – Colorado County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Troy Neisner issued the following press release: On July 4, 2023, at approximately 9:35 p.m., the Eagle Lake Police Department responded to the 300 block of Simmons Street in reference to a male and female who had been stabbed at the residence. The suspect had fled prior to arrival. 07/12/2023 23:00

Visions of a better Columbus

Visions of a better Columbus

RESS COLUMBUS – It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words. With a picture-perfect downtown filled with beautiful murals, presentable storefronts and a historic courthouse with a lush lawn as the crowning jewel, a thousand words would not be able to describe what is and what is to become of downtown Columbus. 07/12/2023 23:00

Tyler Kay wears her heart on her canvas

Tyler Kay wears her heart on her canvas

RESS COLUMBUS – The name Tyler Kay around these parts of Texas evokes smiles and dreams as this muralist/artist shows her passion through her paintings. Her art revolves around her positivity and growth. 07/12/2023 23:00

Senate passes tax bill as second special session begins

Senate passes tax bill as second special session begins

The Texas Senate on the first day of the Legislature's second special session unanimously passed a tax bill last Wednesday that increases the homestead ex - 07/05/2023 04:00

Colorado County Fair 2023 Little Mr., Little Miss, and Junior Miss Contests slated

Colorado County Fair 2023 Little Mr., Little Miss, and Junior Miss Contests slated

Step up, youngsters! The Colorado Co. Fair Association welcomes the children of Colorado County to compete in the Colora- do Co Fair Little Ms., Little Mr., and Junior Miss pageant contests. 07/05/2023 04:00

Snakes Alive!

Snakes Alive! 07/05/2023 04:00

Fayette County Commissioners Court holds regular meeting

Fayette County Commissioners Court holds regular meeting

LA GRANGE – The Fayette County Commissioner’s Court held its regularly scheduled meet- ing on June 22. The agenda includ ed: 07/05/2023 04:00

LCRA offers grants of up to $50k

LCRA offers grants of up to $50k

AUSTIN – The Lower Colorado River Authority is offering grants of up to $50,000 to sup- port first responders and improve local community centers, museums, parks and more. 07/05/2023 04:00

Navidad Valley CattleWomen to Host 5K Ranch Run

Navidad Valley CattleWomen to Host 5K Ranch Run

SCHULENBURG – Navidad Valley CattleWomen will hold their 10th Annual 5K Ranch Run on Aug. 5 in conjunction with the Schulenburg Festival. 07/05/2023 04:00

Columbus Education Foundation holds launch party

Columbus Education Foundation holds launch party

COLUMBUS - Colum - 07/05/2023 04:00

WCJC announce free college initiative

WCJC announce free college initiative

WHARTON Wharton County Junior College recently announced a Free College initiative offering full tuition and fees scholarships to qualified students majoring in certain healthcare professions programs at the college. Students must be registered in a minimum of six semester credit hours and enrolled in the Licensed Vocational Nursing, Health Information Technology, Emergency Medical Services or Human Services programs at WCJC. The purpose is to encourage persistence and completion of certificates and degrees leading to employment in high-need allied health occupations. The simplicity of the Free College initiative is that it not only pays for qualified students' tuition and fees for the Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 semesters, but it also offers a seamless process for being considered. Students do not have to complete a scholarship application because, one to two weeks after they register, the scholarship will be applied to their accounts. 07/05/2023 04:00

LCRA urges everyone to use water wisely

LCRA urges everyone to use water wisely

Outdoor watering can account for up to 70% of home water use Though recent rains have provided some welcome relief, drought continues across much of Central Texas and the Lower Colorado River Authority is urging everyone to be mindful of using water wisely. 07/05/2023 04:00

Sparklight Awards Grant to Turtle Wing Foundation

Sparklight Awards Grant to Turtle Wing Foundation

Turtle Wing Foundation re cently received a $5,000 grant from Sparklight Charitable Giv- ing Fund. Turtle Wing was one of only six recipients in the state of Texas for the spring round of grants and one of 25 total grants awarded across Sparklight’s 24 states covered. 07/05/2023 04:00

Summer Bridge Program offered by ACCSS

Summer Bridge Program offered by ACCSS

SCHULENBURG – Transitioning to college can be an exciting yet intimidating experience for many high school students. With new and unknown academic and social challenges on the horizon, it's normal for students to feel overwhelmed. The good news is that a summer bridge program can help alleviate some of the stress and make the transition to college easy and enjoyable. 07/05/2023 04:00

The Postscript

“The Last Song” 07/05/2023 04:00

Surprise!

Life is full of surprises. Like, when I found out the Easter Bunny is really white with pink ears instead of pink with white ears. Come to find out that San ta Clause is very friendly and jovial, not the six-foot mean old guy with a beard who had a little too much egg nog and threatened to carry off us kids at Grandma and Grandpa Jones’ house. 07/05/2023 04:00

Perils of a Hungry Traveler – dieting in Paradise

Perils of a Hungry Traveler – dieting in Paradise

The other night my wife prepared a tantalizing dish for dinner – eggplant parmesan. Loitering in the kitchen, preparing to fill my plate, I was reminded of a story. It is true, and relates a week-long escapade that was part of a trip to Europe undertaken in my youth. Misadventures make for good stories… Fresh out of college and work ing at the local newspaper, I was invited by two of my co-workers to join them on an adventure. We spent a glorious time gallivanting around Europe that summer. 07/05/2023 04:00

First Aid & CPR Workshop offered

First Aid & CPR Workshop offered

The Fayette County Extension office will host a CPR-First Aid Workshop on Saturday, Aug. 12, which will be conducted by Kim Sodek, Public Health Nurse TDSHS Region 6/5S. 07/05/2023 04:00

Multi-County new Landowner Educational Series

Multi-County new Landowner Educational Series

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, and Fayette Counties aware of what types of agricultural enterprises are best for their property. Participants in the program will hear from experts in a variety of fields in agriculture about best management practices that can be implemented on their own property. This innovative program assists new landowners in understanding the concepts of rural living. Participants in the program are given exposure to ideas on raising livestock and horses, plant identification, fence building, applying pesticides, soil testing, stock pond management, pond construction, fruit and nut pro duction, rainwater harvesting, turf management, and much more. The program serves as a way for new residents of these counties to network and meet new people in their communities, find out what can be done on their land, what operations can be successful, and possibly what opportunities they have to serve the community. The programs will be held on the third Friday of the months of August through November. Each month's meeting will be held at different locations in one of the four counties. The meetings begin at 1:30 p.m. and will last about four hours depending on the topic and possible tour stops. The cost for the program is $20.00 per person per meeting. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for pesticide applicators will be offered as they are applicable. A great selection of refreshments will be provided at each session. August 18 Bees and Trees for Homeowners September 15 Horticulture Production Fruit Trees, Pecans, and Grapes for Landowners October 20 Wildlife Management and Native Prairie Restoration November 17 Emerging Issues for Rural Landowners 07/05/2023 04:00

Barbecue Time! EEA Fundraiser

Barbecue Time! EEA Fundraiser

EEA (Extension Education Association) of Austin Coun- 07/05/2023 04:00