Lifestyle

What’s chocolate got to do with it?

1 year ago By Dr. James L. Snyder

Did you ever have a morning when everything went exactly as you planned? Well, neither have I. I plan my schedule to include everything I need for the day. But, unlike The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage, I fall way short of accomplishing that.

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Texas A&M system picks up 12th university

1 year ago By News Staff

AUSTIN — With overwhelming bipartisan, near-unanimous support, the Texas Legislature has passed Senate Bill 2361 (SB 2361), legislation that officially transfers the University of Houston – Victoria (UH-V) to the Texas A&M University System, renaming the institution Texas A&M –Victoria.

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Bellville’s Shepherd named to Provost honor roll

1 year ago By News Staff

WICHITA FALLS Midwestern State University recognized 977 honor students for the Spring 2025 semester. The President’s Honor Roll included 360 students; the Provost’s Honor Roll included 267 students, and the Dean’s Honor Roll included 350 students.

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Annual Back-to-School health fair set for July 16

1 year ago By News Staff

Mark your calendars and join us for the Annual Countywide Back-to-School Health Fair and Backpack Giveaway. This exciting community event will be held on Wednesday, July 16, from 10 a.m.

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Local students graduate from the University of Texas at Austin

1 year ago By News Staff

AUSTIN -- The University of Texas at Austin proudly celebrates the accomplishments of more than 9,000 spring 2025 graduates. These undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students have earned their degrees across UT’s 17 current degree-granting colleges and schools.

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Austin County 4-H members lead the way at Youth and Safety Day

1 year ago By News Staff

Nine Austin County 4-H members volunteered their time and energy to serve as tour guides during the 18th AnnualYouthandSafetyDay. Many thanks to Jackson Vykukal, Levi Malinowski, Layne Malinowski, Maddie McCullough, Kiley Krueger, Darcy Luedke, Kash Krueger, Teaghan Eckelberg, and Taylor Eckelberg for taking on this task.

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Extension office recognizes WAT participants

1 year ago By News Staff

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Austin County is proud to recognize the outstanding participants from O’Bryant Primary, O’Bryant Intermediate, West End Elementary, & Brazos Elementary Schools who took part in the eight-week “Walk Across Texas” physical fitness initiative.

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CDA hosts state convention

1 year ago By News Staff

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas 54th Biennial State Convention was held on April 23 – 27 at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel. Attending as delegates from District 28 were: Regent Doris Sodolak and Treasurer Cindy Gassner from Court Our Lady of Faith #2607 – Frydek; Regent Iris Orellana and Member Cindy Johnson – Court St. Elizabeth #1616 – Sealy and Regent Anna Apanel of Court Queen of Angels #1538-Wallis.

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Texas Veteran Commission announces Veteran Employers of the Year

1 year ago By News Staff

Austin, TX – The Texas Veterans Commissioners approved the annual Veteran Employer of the Year awards at the quarterly commission meeting on May 15, 2025. TVC Veteran Employment Services staff nominate businesses and organizations which demonstrate a strong commitment to employing veterans and leading effective veteran employment initiatives.