The Columbus CATfish swim team remain clearly the best swimmers in the area as they round out the season for a win on Saturday, June 19 at Camp Lone Star. The Columbus team swam against La Grange. On Saturday, June 21st the Columbus CATfish Swim Team (CST) traveled to Camp Lonestar in LaGrange to compete in their last dual swim meet of the season. CST came home with the win defeating the Fayette Area Swim Team (FAST) 1070 to 991. For winners and more photos go to Coloradocountycitizen.com. Photos courtesy of Jacqueline Kohleffel

Beatrice Flanagan Polak Fojik, 100, peacefully passed away at Rice Medical Center in Eagle Lake on June 10. Citizen contributing writer Dr. Sandra C. Thomas reported on Beatrice’s 100th birthday celebration and life story in April of this year when Beatrice was a resident of Arbor Hills Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Eagle Lake.

Dear Community Member,

The Boy’s and Girl’s (not pictured) soccer summer camp is coming to a close as participants get in their skills practices.

Big congratulations to the Consumer Decision Making team of Colorado County 4-H! 4th place as a team in State in Consumer Education. Jagar Rau received 3rd High Point Overall. Robert Stavinoha placed 5th in reasons and Jagar Rau placed 6th in reasons. Great job for all your hard work! Courtesy 4-H

The Lions roared into Dell Diamond in Austin, June 10 and snatched the Texas 1A High School Baseball State Championship away from Kennard. The 6-4 win over Kennard marks the third state championship and the eighth appearance for the Fayetteville Lions. The Lions brought home the trophy in 1997, 2012, and now, 2021.