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LA GRANGE–Between the 1870s and 1920s, the Bluff Schuetzenverein invited people from all across Texas to participate in marksmanship contests. The bluff overlooking La Grange and the site of Kreische Brewery was also during the Bluff Schetzenfest, the site of holiday celebrations, picnics, games and German folk music.

It’s raining ducks and everythings quackers!

WEIMAR – Real estate questions? Information on real estate as it pertains to home ownership, investments, or tax advantages will be discussed at the Friends of the Weimar Public Library real estate informational program on Friday, May 17 at 10 a.m. at the Weimar Library.

CHPT to host Hammerstein to Sondheim:

Bellville Police Chief Jason Smalley advised his department is being used in conjunction with photos of toddlers who appear in photos in diapers with cuts and abrasions on Facebook.

COLUMBUS – The 2024 Columbus Duck Derby is almost here. Just as the Kentucky Derby came down to a very close race, the Columbus Education Foundation anticipate the same outcome for the Duck Derby. This event has been carefully planned to be a fun family gathering as everyone cheers the ducks to the finish line.

With good health and happiness on my mind today, I am compelled to write this column. In the habit of scouring cyberspace for beneficial ideas and practical medical research, I recently stumbled upon something that is good to know. I have determined to apply this in my own life immediately. Perhaps you might consider doing the same. It should be emphasized however that before you take medical or nutritional advice from a coffee-drinking typewriter nerd, it might be best to consult your own personal physician. But, with that being said, consider the following… In May of 2020, a research study was published by the National Institute for Health. This study presented evidence showing that citrus peelings exhibit anti-carcinogenic effects. Flavonoid compounds found in citrus peels have anti-cancer potential, affecting cellular processes including cell proliferation, cell cycle regulation, apoptosis, metastasis, and angiogenesis. This is big news! Apparently, if you can ingest the good stuff in citrus peels (from oranges, lemons, grapefruit, etc.) you can help your body prevent and fight cancer.

America’s infatuation with drive-in theaters began in 1933 with the first known theater established in New Jersey. Popularity would continue to grow with the opening of the Drive-In Short Reel Theatre in Galveston on July 5, 1934, showing cartoons and short reels would be all the rage. America’s entry into WWII would soon slow the growth of drive-in theaters but the return of GIs from the war would rekindle the spark for entertainment away from the traditional movie theatre. The Baby Boomer generation would have a significant impact on the construction of drive-in theaters reaching its peak in the middle 1950s, with the erection of some 4000 driveins nationwide the following announcement appeared in the June 4, 1948 edition of the Fayette County Record: Drive-In Theatre Started Near Port C.H. Branson of Odessa started work Wednesday on the erection of a drive-in theatre near the La Grange Airport.

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As East Texas residents return to clean up their homes and businesses after extensive flood ing earlier this month, the Texas Department of State Health Services urged residents and business owners to exercise caution.

COLUMBUS – The Rolling Hills Challenge bike event, a testament to inclusivity, kicked off on May 11 at Beasons Park in Columbus.

EAGLE LAKE – At a recent meeting of the Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club, Ryan Simper, Tx-DOT area engineer and Paul Rodriguez, TxDOT assistant area engineer, reviewed various projects included in the 2024-2025 Yoakum District’s Rural Transportation Improvement Plan.

EL Noon Lions hosts district meeting

COLUMBUS – VVA chapter 1127 presented six $1000 scholarships to local Columbus High School seniors.

BELLVILLE – The Austin County Fair Association announced the 2024 recipients of the Austin County Fair Memorial Scholarships.

SEALY– Recently, Sealy Police Department attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic viola -tion on Highway 36 in Sealy.

COLUMBUS – Michael White, 23, of Wharton fled the Colorado County Courthouse in Columbus on May 10 when bailiffs at the courthouse attempted to arrest White for an outstanding warrant.

Schulenburg Police Association awards scholarships

The Colorado County Row Crop Committee and the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Of -