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Jury hands down life sentence to habitual criminal
Jury hands down life sentence to habitual criminal
An Austin County jury deliberated for less than two hours before sentencing a habitual felon to life in prison March 7. 03/13/2024 12:00 AM
Pioneering wildfire alert system tested during Texas Panhandle fires
Pioneering wildfire alert system tested during Texas Panhandle fires
Thousands across the Texas Panhandle received wireless emergency alerts Feb. 26 and 27, warning of an eminent, dangerous wildfire on the landscape with the potential to expand. These notifications utilized a first-of-its-kind process, benefiting from major advancements in fire and weather prediction technology and a foundation in strong inter-agency relationships. 03/13/2024 12:00 AM
Wellness Council urges awareness for Child Abuse
Wellness Council urges awareness for Child Abuse
The Greater Colorado Valley Wellness Council is in the middle of a campaign to help bring awareness to the presence of Child Abuse in the United States in recognition of Child Abuse Awareness month during March. 03/13/2024 12:00 AM
5K race at Sausage Festival raises funds for Alliance for College & Career Student Success
5K race at Sausage Festival raises funds for Alliance for College & Career Student Success
The Schulenburg Sausage Festival, a day of fun and festivities, is to be held this year on April 6 in downtown Schulenburg. 03/13/2024 12:00 AM
FFA Reserve Champions
FFA Reserve Champions
03/13/2024 12:00 AM
Healthcare industry loses $150B annually from no-shows
Healthcare industry loses $150B annually from no-shows
The healthcare industry is losing a staggering $150 billion annually due to a rarely mentioned challenge that affects providers and patients: no-shows. 03/13/2024 12:00 AM
March matching program accelerates support for rural workforce development
March matching program accelerates support for rural workforce development
The Green Door Fund for Workforce Development and Education, an initiative of the Fayette Community Foundation, proudly announces securing $16,200 in matching funds from local businesses for its March Matching Program, with 53% of the goal already met by the community. 03/13/2024 12:00 AM
Red Door Fund’s campaign achieves 27 percent match
Red Door Fund’s campaign achieves 27 percent match
LA GRANGE – The Red Door Fund for Mental Health, an initiative launched in 2021 by the Fayette Community Foundation, is proud to announce a successful community response to its third annual campaign, marking a significant milestone in mental health awareness and support within the region. 03/06/2024 12:00 AM
Public input sought on Texas hunting regulation proposals for 2024-2025
Public input sought on Texas hunting regulation proposals for 2024-2025
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is taking public comment until March 27 to the following proposed changes to the 2024-2025 Statewide Hunting and Migratory Game Bird proclamations: Migratory Game Bird Regulations Eliminate the Light Goose Conservation Order from both Eastern and Western Goose Zones. 03/06/2024 12:00 AM
Garden Club to have program on heat-loving plants
Garden Club to have program on heat-loving plants
Phoebe Lake, owner of a specialty plant nursery called New Leaf Nursery in Brenham, will present the program “Some Like It Hot” to members of Columbus Garden Club on Wednesday March 13. The nursery specializes in fine herbs, perennials and native plants that are sold in farmer’s markets. Janet Johnson, President of the garden club, says “the program will be about heat-loving plants for Central Texas and will be a power point presentation that will include handouts and allow time for attendees to ask questions.” 03/06/2024 12:00 AM
Hazard Mitigation Plan to be discussed at public meeting
Hazard Mitigation Plan to be discussed at public meeting
COLUMBUS – The Office of Emergency management will begin seeking feedback during the public opinion phase of the Hazard Mitigation Plan construction period. After seeking called in and written responses from county residents, the OEM will host a public meeting for residents to learn more about the current plan and to provide feedback. 03/06/2024 12:00 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Wildlife Management Association banquet incoming
Wildlife Management Association banquet incoming
The Colorado County Wildlife Management Association’s Banquet is scheduled for 4 p.m. Saturday, March 16 at the Columbus Hall in Columbus. 03/06/2024 12:00 AM
ARTS’ Summer Camp registration opens soon
ARTS’ Summer Camp registration opens soon
Arts for Rural Texas is committed to providing art experiences and art education to the children of rural Texas throughout the year. ARTS’ Summer Camps provide a creative space for young artists to learn and play. Each camp offers a fun and interactive curriculum where students can learn many different art forms, such as painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, quilting, felting, movie making, performing arts, music, and much more. 03/06/2024 12:00 AM
Columbus PTO exec nominated for National LifeChanger of the Year Award
Columbus PTO exec nominated for National LifeChanger of the Year Award
Columbus Elementary School PTO Vice President, Mandi Kulhanek, has been nominated for National Life Group’s 2023-24 LifeChanger of the Year award. Sponsored by the National Life Group Foundation, LifeChanger of the Year recognizes and rewards the very best K-12 educators and school district employees across the United States who are making a difference in the lives of students by exemplifying excellence, positive influence and leadership. 03/06/2024 12:00 AM
CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S GROUP HOSTS EVENT FOR RICE HIGH SCHOOL
CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S GROUP HOSTS EVENT FOR RICE HIGH SCHOOL
CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S GROUP HOSTS EVENT FOR RICE HIGH SCHOOL 03/06/2024 12:00 AM
EAGLE LAKE NOON LIONS HOST BUSINESS OWNER OF NEW LOCATION
EAGLE LAKE NOON LIONS HOST BUSINESS OWNER OF NEW LOCATION
During the Thursday, Feb. 29 meeting of the Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club, member, Rev. Margarita Arroyo welcomed guest speaker, Bret Cappleman, owner of the new Apple Ace Lumber at 200 Glen Flora Road in Eagle Lake. Cappleman invited the Lions and the community to visit the store for their Grand Opening celebration on March 1 and March 2. The entire store has been enlarged and renewed and stocked with a boutique as well as a large variety of hardware, tools, lumber and services such as glass and key cutting. Pictured are Rev. 03/06/2024 12:00 AM
Leyco Real Estate donates time to Habitat for Humanity
Leyco Real Estate donates time to Habitat for Humanity
Leyco Real Estate Company came out to help install insulation at Colorado County Habitat for Humanity’s 30th Home. 03/06/2024 12:00 AM
Spring Break arrives for the Weimar Public Library
Spring Break arrives for the Weimar Public Library
Spring Break is here for Weimar schools, meaning the Weimar Library has plenty to do for students and families with a little more time on their hands. 03/06/2024 12:00 AM
Most LCRA agricultural customers will go without Highland Lakes water in 2024
Most LCRA agricultural customers will go without Highland Lakes water in 2024
Ongoing severe drought continues to impact region’s water supply reservoirs As the region continues to deal with the effects of a severe drought, the Lower Colorado River Authority has determined no water from the Highland Lakes will be available for most LCRA agricultural customers in Colorado, Wharton and Matagorda counties in 2024. 03/06/2024 12:00 AM
Stafford Opera House decorated as part of renovation process
Stafford Opera House decorated as part of renovation process
03/06/2024 12:00 AM
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