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Waterfowl Hunters Play Major Role in Helping Prevent Spread of Invasive Species

Waterfowl Hunters Play Major Role in Helping Prevent Spread of Invasive Species

AUSTIN – Waterfowl season is on the horizon and as hunters across the state start prepping their gear and boats for opening day, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds them to join the fight against the spread of aquatic invasive species like giant salvinia and zebra mussels. 11/08/2023 12:00 AM

THROUGHOUT TIME

THROUGHOUT TIME

Nesbitt Memorial Library has a busy week celebrating history. 11/08/2023 12:00 AM

Hazard mitigation plan hits resident review portion

Hazard mitigation plan hits resident review portion

The Colorado County Hazard Mitigation Plan is in the required review process that occurs every five years as the policies in place are reviewed and determined if they provide the most appropriate preventative measures for potential hazards or disasters. 11/08/2023 12:00 AM

Trenton Whiting

Note from the Editor

As many in the nation already know, Veterans Day will be acknowledged and celebrated this Saturday, Nov. 11 to recognize those living and deceased who have put their life and limb on the line to protect the certain freedoms residents benefit from in the country. 11/08/2023 12:00 AM

Eagle Lake to hold state of the city address

Eagle Lake to hold state of the city address

EAGLE LAKE – The accomplishments, success and progress made by the city of Eagle Lake over the past year is set to be reviewed and celebrated at the inaugural ‘State of the City Address’ on Nov. 9 with dinner starting at 7 p.m. in the EL Community Center, 100 N Walnut Ave. The program will begin at 7:30 p.m. 11/08/2023 12:00 AM

TWC Kicks Off Statewide Hiring Event for Veterans and Their Families

TWC Kicks Off Statewide Hiring Event for Veterans and Their Families

Hiring Red, White & You! enters 12th year of connecting nation’s heroes with Texas employers 11/08/2023 12:00 AM

Fayette Electric Coop sends students to D.C.

Fayette Electric Coop sends students to D.C.

LA GRANGE – Since their founding more than 80 years ago, Texas’ electric cooperatives have been committed to empowering the communities they serve. Of course, that mission includes providing electricity, but it’s so much more than that. Coops not only power homes and businesses across rural and suburban Texas but also invest time, energy, and compassion into improving their members’ quality of life. 11/08/2023 12:00 AM

I Don’t Believe in Superstition... But

I Don’t Believe in Superstition... But

I don’t believe in any of the superstitious nonsense that seems to be going around these days. Some people have a fear of numbers like 13 and 666. What in the world does a number have to do with anything? 11/08/2023 12:00 AM

Registration for the Continental Youth Gathering is now open

Registration for the Continental Youth Gathering is now open

The national organizat ion for Lutheran churches is inviting the youth of denominat ion to register for the 2024 Continental Youth Gathering. 11/08/2023 12:00 AM

Second Annual South Central Texas Rural Philanthropy Day Brings Nonprofit Education to Over 200 Participants

Second Annual South Central Texas Rural Philanthropy Day Brings Nonprofit Education to Over 200 Participants

LA GRANGE – On Nov. 3, 206 nonprofit and philanthropic organization representatives gathered at the Randolph Recreation Center for the second annual South Central Texas Rural Philanthropy Day hosted by the Fayette Community Foundation (FCF) and the Stanzel Family Foundation (SFF). 11/08/2023 12:00 AM

Colorado County 4-H members take on archery competition

Colorado County 4-H members take on archery competition

HOUSTON – A few Colorado County 4-H members had some strong outings at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Archery Competition on Oct. 28 and Oct. 29. The 4-H archery club had several of their competitors finish in top-5 spots, and each of their participants finished in the top six of their respective competitions. 11/08/2023 12:00 AM

Cooperatives Celebrate National Co-op Month with Sixth Annual Document Shred Day

Cooperatives Celebrate National Co-op Month with Sixth Annual Document Shred Day

LA GRANGE – Celebrated by cooperatives nationwide during the month of October, National Co-op Month is an annual opportunity to raise awareness of a trusted, proven way to do business and build communities. Across the United States, cooperatives bring a variety of resources and services to consumers that they might otherwise do without. 11/08/2023 12:00 AM

Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association Opens Registration for its 2024 Training Class

Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association Opens Registration for its 2024 Training Class

The Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association (BMGA) announced that registration is open for its 2024 Master Gardener Certification Training Class to be held in Brenham. The class is open to participants from Austin, Colorado, Fayette, and Washington Counties, and will provide 50+ hours of gardening education from experts in various fields of horticulture. 11/08/2023 12:00 AM

AL&M celebrates longtime worker

AL&M celebrates longtime worker

COLUMBUS – The workers of AL&M Building Supply celebrated one of their own on Nov. 2 as longtime worker Doris Guthman reached 25 years of service at business. Guthman’s celebration was held at the Hound Song Brewing Company brewhouse to recognize her accomplishments as an integral part of the company. 11/08/2023 12:00 AM

Staying serious about water conservation

Staying serious about water conservation

Dialing back landscape watering is an easy way to make a big difference 11/08/2023 12:00 AM

SENIOR CONNECTIONS HOSTS BINGO FOR ATTENDEES

SENIOR CONNECTIONS HOSTS BINGO FOR ATTENDEES

SENIOR CONNECTIONS HOSTS BINGO FOR ATTENDEES 11/08/2023 12:00 AM

WEIMAR FRIENDS OF LIBRARY AND LIBRARY STAFF GIFT TREATS FOR HALLOWEEN

WEIMAR FRIENDS OF LIBRARY AND LIBRARY STAFF GIFT TREATS FOR HALLOWEEN

WEIMAR FRIENDS OF LIBRARY AND LIBRARY STAFF GIFT TREATS FOR HALLOWEEN 11/08/2023 12:00 AM

LOCAL BUSINESSES SUPPLY CHS VOLLEYBALL WITH POSTSEASON MEALS

LOCAL BUSINESSES SUPPLY CHS VOLLEYBALL WITH POSTSEASON MEALS

LOCAL BUSINESSES SUPPLY CHS VOLLEYBALL WITH POSTSEASON MEALS 11/08/2023 12:00 AM

County Clerk advises public on property fraud

County Clerk advises public on property fraud

The office of the County Clerk is pushing for higher awareness for landowners’ paper records and documents establishing ownership of property after releasing a public service announcement. 11/08/2023 12:00 AM

EAGLE LAKE OFFICER RETIRES AFTER DECADES OF SERVICE

EAGLE LAKE OFFICER RETIRES AFTER DECADES OF SERVICE

EAGLE LAKE OFFICER RETIRES AFTER DECADES OF SERVICE 11/08/2023 12:00 AM

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November 4-11 is Texas Veterans Legal Aid Week

Free legal aid available across the state for Texas veterans 11/08/2023 12:00 AM