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Catching rain in a bucket

Catching rain in a bucket

RESS “When the well’s dry, we know the worth of water.” This is such a true quote by Benjamin Franklin. Our wells may not dry up, but when the electricity goes out and the water wells can’t pump the water for the plants, garden and inside-the-house uses, the value of water goes up. As the cost of electricity to run the water well increases and your plants and gardens are panting for water, the worth of water goes up. 06/28/2023 23:00

Weimar's Pavlu and Wick grace TGCA Softball Legacy Team

Weimar's Pavlu and Wick grace TGCA Softball Legacy Team

Paige Pavlu and Reagan Wick from Weimar softball were recognized for their efforts this year and made the Texas Girls Coaches Association (TGCA) Softball Legacy Team. TGCA picks a maximum of 20 Legacy All-Stars from conferences 1A through 6A and these selections are made by the TGCA Softball Committee, which is made up of softball member coaches of the association. Athletes have to be seniors in order to qualify. 06/28/2023 23:00

Grissom places second at TFAA State Field Championship

Grissom places second at TFAA State Field Championship

Grissom places second at TFAA State Field Championship 06/28/2023 23:00

Members of Columbus Volleyball impress at Florida AAU Tourney

Members of Columbus Volleyball impress at Florida AAU Tourney

A few Lady Cardinals volleyball players traveled to Florida for the AAU Junior National Volleyball Tournament and didn’t come home empty handed. Seniors Ally Tribe and Claire Klausmeyer earned third place in the 18u division out of 60 teams. 06/28/2023 23:00

Sealy brings in Clint Finley as new AD and Head Football Coach

Sealy brings in Clint Finley as new AD and Head Football Coach

After the recent departure of former Sealy High School head football coach and athletic director Shane Mobley, newly hired Clint Finley will take on the same role to start the ’23-’24 school year. Finley has plenty of quality football experience as he played college football at University of Nebraska and also had stints with the Kansas City Chiefs and Dallas Cowboys, along with the Berlin Thunder of NFL Europe in the late 90’s and early 2000’s. 06/28/2023 23:00

LCRA awards grant to James Dick Foundation

LCRA awards grant to James Dick Foundation

LCRA awards grant to James Dick Foundation 06/28/2023 23:00

Fayette Community Foundation receives $6,000

Fayette Community Foundation receives $6,000

Fayette Community Foundation receives $6,000 06/28/2023 23:00

Heat illnesses can be prevented

Heat illnesses can be prevented

Working in the Texas heat can be exhausting and deadly. Outdoor and indoor heat can be dangerous if you don’t take safeguards to protect yourself while you work. Nearly three out of four fatalities from heat happen during the first week of work. 06/28/2023 23:00

Grass ripe for fire with heat wave

Grass ripe for fire with heat wave

Grass ripe for fire with heat wave 06/28/2023 23:00

Alley Cats bring home the bacon

Alley Cats bring home the bacon

COLUMBUS – The Columbus Annual June Cook-Off was cookin’ on its own with temperatures in the high 90s with the heat index well into the 100s. But that didn’t stop the avid bunch of barbecue’ers from parking up under the huge shade trees at the Colorado County Fairgrounds on June 16 - June 17. 06/28/2023 23:00

What’s fresh at the Farmers and Artisan Market?

What’s fresh at the Farmers and Artisan Market?

BELLVILLE – This Saturday, July 1, pack up the cooler and the dog to come out for lots of summer goodness and fun for the kids at the Bellville Farmers and Artisan Market from 9 a.m. to noon. Kiddos will enjoy free jumping fun with Lone Star Bounce House next to the Pavilion at Chesley Park, with a playground, walking path, gazebo and picnic tables. It all takes place under the shade of the Jim Bishop Pavilion and beyond. If you’ve not been before, this extended show is located where Bell meets Palm Street in Bellville. 06/28/2023 23:00

“Stubby’s Company”

“Stubby’s Company”

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Columbus Farmers Market throws shade on hot day

Columbus Farmers Market throws shade on hot day

Columbus Farmers Market throws shade on hot day 06/28/2023 23:00

Peru churches supported by St. Paul Lutheran

Peru churches supported by St. Paul Lutheran

COLUMBUS – The St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Columbus held a fundraiser on June 13 to help support churches in Peru. 06/28/2023 23:00

Bugle Boy showcases Ray Prim

Bugle Boy showcases Ray Prim

Bugle Boy showcases Ray Prim 06/28/2023 23:00

Round Top 173rd annual parade set

Round Top 173rd annual parade set

ROUND TOP – The members of the venerable Round Top Rifle Association have been working feverishly to present the 173rd annual July 4th Parade and Celebration. 06/28/2023 23:00

Eagle Lake VFD receives $50,000 grant

Eagle Lake VFD receives $50,000 grant

Eagle Lake VFD receives $50,000 grant 06/28/2023 23:00

Colorado County Senior Connections gather for fun

Colorado County Senior Connections gather for fun

COLUMBUS – The Colorado County Senior Connections group gathered together once again on June 21 at the Stafford Opera House in Columbus to have fun, play games and eat. 06/28/2023 23:00

Asa Hill Family

Asa Hill Family

ARTER Asa Hill was born around 1788 in Hillsboro, North Carolina (near Fayetteville & La Grange, NC) to Isaac and Lucy Wallace Hill. 06/28/2023 23:00

Conservation urged as searing heat wave sweeps

Conservation urged as searing heat wave sweeps

Texas’ power grid reported record electricity use early last week. Both the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas are urging residents and businesses to voluntarily reduce electricity use as temperatures soar above100 degrees over much of the state. So far the grid, which administers 90% of the state’s power load, has been able to keep up with demand. 06/28/2023 23:00

Dancing Over the Mountain

Dancing Over the Mountain

Wyoming: The moment hung empty. Or, maybe I was just that dumb. There were several lessons waiting to be learned that was splashing off my hard head like water off a rock. Yet like a smooth river stone, the water eventually has its effect. 06/28/2023 23:00