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A Story to Tell-Paul Minar, Senior Citizen Extraordinaire
A Story to Tell-Paul Minar, Senior Citizen Extraordinaire
Paul Henry Minar was born in Welcome, Texas on June 14, 1918, to Peter Paul Minar and Amelia Henneke Minar. His dad was a farmer and moved the family when Paul was 2 years old to Industry. After 3 years the family moved again, to Frelsburg. He began school in New Ulm. His father bought a 146-acre farm around New Ulm. Paul dropped out of school after the 4th grade to help his father with the new farm. 10/04/2023 23:00
The Postscript
The Postscript
I’ve been thinking about forgiveness 10/04/2023 23:00
BANNER MARKETS
BANNER MARKETS
10/04/2023 23:00
FC 4-H Compete in Guadalupe County Livestock Judging Contest
FC 4-H Compete in Guadalupe County Livestock Judging Contest
Fayette County 4-H mem bers competed in the Guadalupe County Livestock Judging Con- test on Saturday, Sept. 16. The Fayette County 4-H Junior Maroon Team was the Champion Junior Livestock Judging Team. 10/04/2023 23:00
Friend to Friend program participants received mammograms
Friend to Friend program participants received mammograms
Twenty-seven participants from Austin County received their free mammogram from “The Rose” due to the Friendto- Friend program conducted in August. Friend to Friend was sponsored by the Austin County Family and Consumer Sciences Advisory Board and adapted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Exten sion Service as a best-practice program to encourage women to be screened on a yearly basis. The event was co-hosted with the assistance of the Texas Department of State Health Services. Our efforts continue to support the premise and importance of early detection which we know will ultimately make a difference that will save lives. 10/04/2023 23:00
CCWO donates to YFS
CCWO donates to YFS
CCWO donates to YFS 10/04/2023 23:00
CCSC serves it up hot!
CCSC serves it up hot!
CCSC serves it up hot! 10/04/2023 23:00
Kathleen Wick Insurance Services donates to CCSC
Kathleen Wick Insurance Services donates to CCSC
Kathleen Wick Insurance Services donates to CCSC 10/04/2023 23:00
BANNER BRIEFS
BANNER BRIEFS
10/04/2023 23:00
Commissioners Court recognizes National 4-H Week Oct. 1-7
Commissioners Court recognizes National 4-H Week Oct. 1-7
COLUMBUS – Colorado County Commissioner’s Court met on Sept. 25 for a regular open meeting. 09/27/2023 23:00
Columbus has the spirit
Columbus has the spirit
COLUMBUS – What started as a not-so-simple window painting at The First State Bank in Columbus to show their Cardinal Spirit quickly became a friendly competition amongst businesses in town. Columbus State Bank accepted the challenge, followed by A Creative Touch, A Brighter Day Child Care, The Dewberry Café, Keyser Market, Leyco Real Estate, Columbus Outfitters, Harrell Dentistry, John John’s 2 Go, The Silver Barn, Trinity Logistics and Dairy Cone. 09/27/2023 23:00
Suicide isn’t just for September
Suicide isn’t just for September
September is Suicide Awareness Month. Suicide is frightening, whether you are thinking about it for yourself, or know someone who is. Suicide is final, the end. A life is lost – the hopes and dreams, the talents and gifts, the plans and expectations -- all gone! And this life had meaning; the person mattered. But somehow, someway this person couldn’t see this, couldn’t see continuing into the future. 09/27/2023 23:00
Another special session slated for October
Another special session slated for October
Gov. Greg Abbott has called a third special session, this time about school choice, for next month. He is promising retribution for lawmakers who oppose his move to enact school vouchers in Texas, the Texas Tribune reported. 09/27/2023 23:00
A Story to Tell— August H. Jones
A Story to Tell— August H. Jones
August Henry Jones, born to parents in Bernardo, didn’t stray far from his home roots. He joined the military and then the Texas National Guard. 09/27/2023 23:00
Strange Presidents and Weird Trivia
Strange Presidents and Weird Trivia
If you enjoy strange facts and weird historical knowledge, then this week’s column is for you. The following unusual bits of information have to do with our U.S. Presidents. 09/27/2023 23:00
Looking Down From The Saddle
Looking Down From The Saddle
The secrets in the horse lot labored to show me their stories. 09/27/2023 23:00
The Postscript
The Postscript
“September Sunshine” 09/27/2023 23:00
Lopez joins ELPD
Lopez joins ELPD
Lopez joins ELPD 09/27/2023 23:00
The Austin County Fair Wine Show - as big as Texas!
The Austin County Fair Wine Show - as big as Texas!
BELLVILLE – The Aus- tin County Fair (ACF) offers a competition not found at any other county fair in the state of Texas. On behalf of the ACF, The Gulf Coast Winegrowers Association is proud to present the only Non-Commercial Wine Show presented by a county fair in Texas that is open to wine en - 09/27/2023 23:00
It all started in France…
It all started in France…
BECKY NUTT–COLUMBUS CHAMBER OF 09/27/2023 23:00
Be Well, Live Well program in Sealy
Be Well, Live Well program in Sealy
SEALY - Helping One An - other (HOA) participants take an active role in the five-program series Be Well, Live Well. Be Well, Live Well is offered free of charge to new retirees and active adults by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. The series is currently being offered at HOA in Sealy. The series pro - 09/27/2023 23:00
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