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Abbott ties voucher passage to teacher pay, school funding
Abbott ties voucher passage to teacher pay, school funding
Gov. Greg Abbott, just hours after the Senate initially approved a school voucher measure, said he would add teacher raises and increased public school funding to the ongoing special session agenda if the Texas Legislature passes his voucher plan, the Texas Tribune reported. 10/18/2023 23:00
Staying serious about water conservation
Staying serious about water conservation
Y’all, we need to stay serious about water conservation. 10/18/2023 23:00
Author Elaine Thomas to give interview tips
Author Elaine Thomas to give interview tips
WEIMAR – Remember the days when phones were on party lines, the weather was forecast by a red sky in the morning or a ring around moon, and we got our news at gatherings on the front porch or the church picnic? 10/18/2023 23:00
The Postscript
The Postscript
“Our Devices” 10/18/2023 23:00
Hunter safety education course offered
Hunter safety education course offered
LA GRANGE - A hunter safety education course will be held on Saturday, Oct. 21, by Bob- by Eichler of La Grange. 10/18/2023 23:00
SAVANNAH BANANAS – Baseball Circus Fun
SAVANNAH BANANAS – Baseball Circus Fun
10/18/2023 23:00
Frank Sugarek Murder
Frank Sugarek Murder
The following story was taken from the book Dubina, A Place of Freedom and Hope by Ed and Margie Janecka. 10/18/2023 23:00
20th Annual Live Oaks and Dead Folks Cemetery Tour
20th Annual Live Oaks and Dead Folks Cemetery Tour
COLUMBUS - The 20th Annual Live Oaks and Dead Folks Cemetery Tour will take place at the Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery at 1518 Montezuma St. in Columbus on Saturday, Nov. 4 beginning at 5:30 p.m. 10/18/2023 23:00
ACSO onboards Morrison
ACSO onboards Morrison
ACSO onboards Morrison 10/18/2023 23:00
Fayette County CHS meets at TCHCC
Fayette County CHS meets at TCHCC
10/18/2023 23:00
Colorado County 4-H place at state fair
Colorado County 4-H place at state fair
10/18/2023 23:00
Weimar puppy mill raided
Weimar puppy mill raided
WEIMAR - Forty-four dogs were rescued by the Weimar Police and the Houston SPCA Investigators Unit on Oct. 11 on property off County Road 202 in Weimar. 10/18/2023 23:00
The Columbus 1968
The Columbus 1968
The Columbus 1968 10/11/2023 23:00
Turtle Wing begins 13th year
Turtle Wing begins 13th year
Turtle Wing Foundations 12th year comes to a close. With the mission of "helping individuals with learning challenges in rural areas achieve their full potential by providing access to a shared network of emotional, educational, and therapeutic resources", the year has been one of true growth. From additional programs and providers, to serving more families, the foundation has worked every day to make sure that no family goes unassisted. 10/11/2023 23:00
Vehicle thefts continue in FC
Vehicle thefts continue in FC
Hit by a number of vehicle thefts for as many months, the Fayette County Sheriff's Office reported that there were stolen vehicles in the La Grange area Monday in the early hours of Oct. 2. A firearm was also stolen from a vehicle. The rash of vehicle thefts continues as the sheriff's office and local police departments grapple with these hit-and-run thefts. 10/11/2023 23:00
2023 Austin County Fair Queen and Court announced
2023 Austin County Fair Queen and Court announced
2023 Austin County Fair Queen and Court announced 10/11/2023 23:00
Austin County Jail cleared in inmates death
Austin County Jail cleared in inmates death
BELLVILLE – In an ongoing investigation and grand jury deliberation on Sept. 27, the Austin County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division has been given a no-bill on the death of Inmate Quincy Williams. 10/11/2023 23:00
Bluebonnet awards $63,000 to fire departments
Bluebonnet awards $63,000 to fire departments
BASTROP – Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative's Board of Directors unanimously voted to award $1,000 grants to all 63 fire departments that protect and serve communities in the cooperative's 14-county service area. These grants are in recognition of the outstanding job the departments have done this summer. 10/11/2023 23:00
Sedlock promoted to First National Bank president
Sedlock promoted to First National Bank president
EAGLE LAKE – The First National Bank of Eagle Lake has announced the promotion of Leslie Sedlock to the position of president. 10/11/2023 23:00
Future Voter and I Voted Sticker winners
Future Voter and I Voted Sticker winners
BELLVILLE – Austin County Tax Assessor and Election Official Kim Ring announced the winners of the first Future Voter and I Voted sticker contest. 10/11/2023 23:00
Area hospital closes doors
Area hospital closes doors
LA GRANGE – After a last gasp for breath, St. Mark’s Hospital in La Grange will close its doors on Oct. 12. All hospital services and those services in the medical office building will be suspended at that time. 10/11/2023 23:00
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