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Targac and Fishbeck land baseball Super Elite Team honors
Targac and Fishbeck land baseball Super Elite Team honors
Flatonia’s Titan Targac and Bellville’s Tyler Fishbeck earned recognition of the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) Super Elite Team for the 2023 season. Targac was lights out from the mound all season long and Fishbeck’s power is a force to be reckoned with at the plate. 07/05/2023 04:00
ETHEL HURR RAY
ETHEL HURR RAY
November 23, 1928 – June 12, 2023 Ethel Hurr Ray, age 94, passed away peacefully at home on June 12, 2023. Ethel was born on November 23, 1928 in Columbus, Texas to Johnnie Lee and Henry Hurr. After losing her father at a very young age, Ethel spent her childhood with her mother in Glidden, Texas surrounded by her beloved Aunt and Uncle, Ethel and Harvey Hope, as well as her cousin Betty Jo Hope Wittmer, who was like a sister to her. 07/05/2023 04:00
Teams to watch in ’23-’24:  Schulenburg boy’s hoops
Teams to watch in ’23-’24: Schulenburg boy’s hoops
07/05/2023 04:00
Habitat for Humanity success story
Habitat for Humanity success story
COLUMBUS - Life deals us a bad hand now and then. Sometimes it seems like there is nowhere to go. However, for Jolynn Stancik, she chose to go up in life instead of drowning in self-pity. When her living situation looked bleak, Habitat for Humanity came into her life and the rest is history. 07/05/2023 04:00
Sealy man wanted on federal warrant
Sealy man wanted on federal warrant
LA GRANGE – Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported that Christopher Deborde of Sealy was arrested on a federal arrest warrant at the La Grange Carter Motel on June 28. 07/05/2023 04:00
LG RV Park's equipment stolen
LG RV Park's equipment stolen
LA GRANGE – La Grange Police Chief David Gilbreath reported that thieves driving a black F-350 and a white F-250 stole a 2019 Bobcat skid steer and a 2018 Big Tex dump trailer from the LG-RV Resort in La Grange on June 21 around 11 p.m. 07/05/2023 04:00
Beating the heat Blue Bell style
Beating the heat Blue Bell style
07/05/2023 04:00
St. Mark's Medical Center: Hope for continued hospital operations brightens
St. Mark's Medical Center: Hope for continued hospital operations brightens
07/05/2023 04:00
Bellville volleyball poised for another big year
Bellville volleyball poised for another big year
The Bellville High School volleyball team is known for making the state tournament and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see them go again this fall. Brahmanette volleyball is led by hall of fame coach Susan Brewer, who has nothing short of a powerhouse running at Bellville. Brewer was inducted to the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Hall of Fame last summer, has been to multiple state tournaments, and does it all with pure class. 07/05/2023 04:00
What to expect from La Grange football this fall
What to expect from La Grange football this fall
Leopards football is going through a lot of big changes as the ’23-’24 school year approaches. La Grange recently hired Kyle Cooper as their athletic director and head football coach while graduating two division one football players in Jaren Woods (Baylor) and Bravion Rogers (Texas A&M). With Woods and Rogers being two huge losses, the Cooper hiring brings optimism to a new-look Leopards team. 07/05/2023 04:00
Early prediction for Weimar softball in 2024
Early prediction for Weimar softball in 2024
The Weimar High School softball team has had tons of recent success as they’ve went to the 07/05/2023 04:00
Tons of play at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Feast
Tons of play at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Feast
DUBINA –Kids and adults found plenty to do at the church feast at Sts. Cyril & Methodius in Dubina on July 2. From race cars to tree bowling to a live auction, everyone had something to have fun with. 07/05/2023 04:00
Remembering the 50s
Remembering the 50s
- Macaroni or spaghetti was king. Pasta was not yet invented. 07/05/2023 04:00
Historic Harmonie Hall kicks off fourth
Historic Harmonie Hall kicks off fourth
Historic Harmonie Hall kicks off fourth 07/05/2023 04:00
Round Top Music Festival blasts away
Round Top Music Festival blasts away
ROUND TOP – Round Top Music Festival presenter and trombone instructor Brent Phillips leads the session in trombone play. 07/05/2023 04:00
Bellville Farmers Market hits its summer stride
Bellville Farmers Market hits its summer stride
Bellville Farmers Market hits its summer stride 07/05/2023 04:00
Fugitive arrested for burglary in Austin County
Fugitive arrested for burglary in Austin County
Wanted fugitive Jerome An- 07/05/2023 04:00
Major fire incident averted
Major fire incident averted
COLUMBUS - The Colum bus Fire Department had Lady Luck on its side on June 27. The whole fire station could have 07/05/2023 04:00
FC Judge Dan Mueller issues health provider assurances
FC Judge Dan Mueller issues health provider assurances
Fayette County offices have received a number of calls regarding the changes in the emergency healthcare here specifically relating to Air Ambulance Services. 06/28/2023 23:00
Human training… for dogs
Human training… for dogs
This column will offend many dog lovers. Please accept my apologies in advance. I myself am a dog lover. I believe dogs are among the very best creations on Earth. Fewer things provide more pleasure than a loving relationship with a well-trained and well-behaved dog. But, the hardest part of training dogs is training their human masters. 06/28/2023 23:00
2023 Colorado County Fair Pageant contest opens soon
2023 Colorado County Fair Pageant contest opens soon
Contestants for the 2023 Colorado County Fair pageant can register online via https://coloradocountyfair.org/!!! or by calling one of the directors below. The contestant or parent must attend an informational meeting at the fairgrounds office on Wednesday, July 5 or Thursday, July 6 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. for sign-up, information, and season passes to sell. If unable to attend, contact either Shannan Gerik at (979) 732-0865 or Heidi May at (832) 588-5525 to get the information packet before the deadline. The deadline to enter the pageant is Tuesday, July 18. The fair queen pageants will take place Thursday, Sept. 7, on stage in the Founders Hall at the fairgrounds. The little miss/mister and junior miss pageant begins at 5:30 p.m. followed by the junior fair queen pageant then the fair queen pageant. 06/28/2023 23:00
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