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Dorothy Wicke, a long-standing citizen of Bernardo and a constant presence at the Saturdays on the Square Market, passed away on Oct. 6.

COLUMBUS – Colorado County Judge Ty Prause read a resolution on Oct 10 during the regular commissioner's court open meeting to honor Colorado County Chief Deputy Troy Neisner, who faithfully and diligently served the citizens of Colorado County with the Colorado County Sheriff's Office with 31 years of service from Aug. 13, 1992 until Sept. 30, 2023.

COLEMAN Chris Coleman and Dashae Collins of Columbus announce the birth of their son, Jeremiah Coleman, born Oct. 4 at 11:09 a.m. at Columbus Community Hospital in Columbus. Jeremiah weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and measured 19 inches in length. He was welcomed home by his brother, Cason Coleman, 12; and his sister, Cole Coleman, 8. Grandparents are David and Odessa Collins of Columbus, and Ray and Deborah Coleman of Weimar.

Columbus Garden Club announces September awards

Cowboy Szymanski, owner of Phenix Knives, is celebrating his 20th anniversary in Bellville’s historic 1891 Blacksmith Shop on Main Street. Back in 2003, Bellville’s Chamber of Commerce invited Cowboy to set up his historic blacksmithing demonstration in front of the old Blacksmith Shop for the Heritage Gathering - some may remember the longhorn drive on Main Street.

New Ulm holds Oktoberfest

The KC Hall in Columbus filled with everyone seeking what they really wanted and in the process donating to a good cause. The Annual St. Anthony’s Fall Festival held on Oct. 8 saw a great crowd with great weather.

COLUMBUS – Columbus High School Theatre Arts will present Shakespeare's comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream, for two dinner theatres this month.

Colorado County Judge Ty Prause lifted the burn ban for Colorado County effective Oct. 5.

Laymance new pastor at Columbus Family Worship Center

COLUMBUS – The Columbus Lions Club will host its annual White Cane Day Saturday, Oct. 14. Lion Steve McCullough is the chairman of this year’s event, which is a one-day event. Globally, October is Vision Awareness Month. White Cane Days are days set aside in October when Lions Club members nationwide go out into their communities to increase awareness of the white cane safety laws and raise money for the blind and visually impaired.

Winners of the Austin County Fair Junior Fair Queen pageant held Oct

Students of the Month

'68 regional champ Columbus football team celebrates at alumni gathering

My name is Lawanda “Wendy” Alley and I am currently running for Sheriff of Colorado County. You read that right, my legal first name is Lawanda, but most of you have known me as Wendy Alley my whole life. I would appreciate your support and vote in the upcoming Repub lican primary election on March 5, 2024.

UIL 2A DISTRICT 28 MEET SHINER – Here are the rssults from the UIL 2A Region 4, District 28 meet Oct. 9 at Green Dixon Park in Shiner.

Wildcats football improved to 5-2 on the season and 1-2 in district with a 35-22 win over Thorndale last Friday.

By BRIAN PIERSON Banner Press Sports

The La Grange High School football team defeated Smithville High School Oct. 6 by a final score of 36-21. This is the Leopards’ second win of the season and it doesn’t look like it will be their last with the way the offense has been performing.

COLUMBUS – The Columbus High School football team tacked it on in the fourth quarter to pull away with a 42-14 victory Oct. 6 at Cardinals Field against Hallettsville High School. It was a close game until the fourth quarter when Columbus went on a scoring spree and scored 21 points in the quarter. “Motivating these guys, it’s not hard to motivate them,” said Columbus head football coach Matt Schobel.

Cubettes senior utility player Mallory Krause sets a ball up high