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Sam Kana guest speaker at EL Noon Lions Club
Sam Kana guest speaker at EL Noon Lions Club
During the Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club meeting on April 13, Lion Dan Canaris, right, presented Lion Sam Kana, who serves as president of the First National Bank of Eagle Lake as its guest speaker. Kana provided the Lions with an interesting update on current banking and financial policies and principles influencing today’s economy. 04/26/2023 23:00
Banner Press Newspaper wins awards in STPA 2023 Better Newspaper Contest
Banner Press Newspaper wins awards in STPA 2023 Better Newspaper Contest
BOERNE – The Banner Press newspaper brought home awards won in the 2023 Better Newspaper Contest at the South Texas Press Association (STPA) Conference in Boerne this past week. 04/26/2023 23:00
Texas German Society State Convention says Guten Tag to Mentz
Texas German Society State Convention says Guten Tag to Mentz
MENTZ – The Texas German Society held its Texas State Convention in Mentz on April 22. Convention delegates and guests from across the state were welcomed to Mentz Hall for the 40th Anniversary Convention. 04/26/2023 23:00
The voices of calm: Austin County Telecommunications Department
The voices of calm: Austin County Telecommunications Department
04/26/2023 23:00
Introducing the 2023 Magnolia Belles
Introducing the 2023 Magnolia Belles
COLUMBUS – The 2023 Magnolia Belles hold the distinct honor of being ambassadors for the Columbus Bicentennial, celebrating the 200th anniversary. The Magnolia Belles are: Carina Isabella Alonso is the daughter of Aurelio and Christy Alonso. She is very active in sports. Alonso was a Colorado County Fair Queen, 2021 District Libero of the Year and Academic and Athletic Awards. 04/26/2023 23:00
Bellville Brahmanettes downed by Needville from strong pitching
Bellville Brahmanettes downed by Needville from strong pitching
BELLVILLE – The Bell- ville High School softball team was defeated by Needville High School April 18 at Brahmanettes Field on a final score of 8-0. Bell - ville struggled to put the bat on the ball as the Lady Blue Jays pitching was top notch. "Needville, they're a good team and they work hard to have a good pitching staff," said Bell ville head softball coach Court- ney Phillips. 04/26/2023 23:00
Columbus, Schulenburg, and Bellville qualify for State Golf
Columbus, Schulenburg, and Bellville qualify for State Golf
Three area teams have made it to the UIL state golf tournament in Columbus, Schulenburg, and Bellville High Schools. The Schulen - 04/26/2023 23:00
Post signs with Concordia
Post signs with Concordia
Post signs with Concordia 04/26/2023 23:00
Columbus softball on a major roll
Columbus softball on a major roll
By BRIAN PIERSON Banner Press Sports 04/26/2023 23:00
La Grange's Diggs impresses at Area
La Grange's Diggs impresses at Area
La Grange High School track runner Austen Diggs is known for his blazing speed and recent - ly put it on display at the UIL 4A District 21/22 Area meet. As the meet was held on his home turf of La Grange, Diggs took first in both the 100 and 200 meter dash events. 04/26/2023 23:00
Faith Academy Knights season ends as state runner up
Faith Academy Knights season ends as state runner up
MANSFIELD – Faith Academy traveled to Mansfield to participate in the TAIAO Baseball State Cham- pionship Wednesday, April 19 and Thursday, April 20. The Knights played two games on Wednesday and two games on Thursday. The games on Wednesday seeded them for the tournament on Thursday. Faith Academy Varsity Knights lost the lead late in an 8-4 defeat to Texas Wind on Wednesday. The Knights got things moving in the first inning. Matthew McGowan tripled on a 1-2 count, scoring one run. After Faith Academy scored one run in the top of the third, Tex - 04/26/2023 23:00
Did You Know.
Did You Know.
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Austin County Extension Office attends District meeting
Austin County Extension Office attends District meeting
HALLETTSVILLE – The District 11 Texas Extension Education Association Spring Conference was held on April 11, in Hallettsville with Knellen Quinteros of Austin County as District 11 Director presiding. Also attending was Pat Allee (District 11 Secretary), Rita Jacobs (Delegate), Joan Buenger (Delegate), Claudia Cieslewicz, Gloria Havemann Carolyn Balke, Shirley Beum, Barney Zimmerman, Jessie Kokemor and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Distinguished Agent Michelle Wright. 04/26/2023 23:00
Bluebonnet Master Gardener Kids’ Kamp 2023
Bluebonnet Master Gardener Kids’ Kamp 2023
The Bluebonnet Master Gardeners, in conjunction with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension team, are pleased to announce our 6th year of holding Kids’ Kamp in Austin, Colorado, Fayette, and Washington Counties. This camp is designed to be educational but fun with the goal of igniting a passion in the youth of our area for gardening through unique experiences, impressing on them the importance and enjoyment of horticulture. 04/26/2023 23:00
Wie Geht’s, Bellville?
Wie Geht’s, Bellville?
RESS BELLVILLE – If you attended the Fruehling Saengerfest in Bellville on April 23, you would know the answer to the above question! Wie Geht’s? means, What’s Up? or How are you? And if you were at the Fruehling Saengerfest, you would say, Wunderbar! 04/26/2023 23:00
CAROL LOUISE KOENIG née FIGUEIRA
CAROL LOUISE KOENIG née FIGUEIRA
July 12, 1936 – April 9, 2023 04/19/2023 23:00
Your ‘God’ place or mine?
Your ‘God’ place or mine?
I found safety and security in my mother’s arms as a child. I found all the answers to all my questions on Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. I learned about danger on The Roadrunner Show. As a child, I found a place to hide and just be. Unfortunately, those days are long past, and I sought my God place between the rows of tomatoes and squash. I found my refuge, my quiet place where God and I could commune. 04/19/2023 23:00
The World’s Best Vegetable – for people who eat bad food
The World’s Best Vegetable – for people who eat bad food
I like cheeseburgers and chocolate ice cream, salty French fries and icy cold Cokes. I enjoy what most folks would call “bad food.” Bad food in the sense that it might not be so good for me. But, bad food tastes good, so most of us eat it and ignore the dangers to our health. 04/19/2023 23:00
Your gardens have been waiting for the CGC Plant Sale
Your gardens have been waiting for the CGC Plant Sale
COLUMBUS – Your landscaping needs are unique to your yard depending on whether you have lots of sun or lots of shade. You may want your landscaping to include plants for pollinators. Or you may want plants that will come back year after year. That certainly can help the cost of planting each year. 04/19/2023 23:00
Bellville historical homes Harigel House
Bellville historical homes Harigel House
Bellville historical homes Harigel House 04/19/2023 23:00
Eagle Lake Council issues Mental Health Awareness proclamation
Eagle Lake Council issues Mental Health Awareness proclamation
Eagle Lake Council issues Mental Health Awareness proclamation 04/19/2023 23:00
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