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WoodmenLife donated flags to Columbus High School recently. Pictured are Brittani Rerich, Sheila Prause and Ryan Beane of WoodmenLife. Courtesy
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Weimar Area Chamber of Commerce shared that the City of Weimar crew poured the second phase of the walking trails late last week. Courtesy
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The Combined Community In Action organization distributed free box fans to residents in Eagle Lake last Wednesday, Aug. 18. This annual Beat the Heat giveaway is an official fan drive partner of Family Eldercare. Eligibility requirements are that recipients have a monthly income up to 200 percent of the poverty level and be over the age of 55, or disabled and receiving disability benefits, or be in a household with children under 18 years of age, and have a photo ID with current address. Courtesy
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Columbus resident and longtime HEB team member George Barnes was nominated for the prestigous Bob Brandt Customer Service Award. The Bob Brandt Customer Service Award recognizes HEB partners who exhibit a passion for helping others and has a servant’s heart. Barnes has been with HEB for nearly 30 years. “It feels good to get nominated for a special award like this. I’d like to thank HEB for thinking about the small town people. God bless our Columbus HEB,” he said. Courtesy
Read moreThe Business Developments and Downtown Revitalization Committee (BDDR) agreed to begin the process of becoming a non-profit 501(c)3 at their June 10 meeting.
Read moreAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the Texas Comptroller encourages all taxpayers to continue practicing social distancing and support Texas businesses while saving money on tax-free purchases of most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks (sold for less than $100) during the annual Tax-Free weekend. Qualifying items can be purchased tax free from a Texas store or from an online or catalog seller doing business in Texas. In most cases, you do not need to give the seller an exemption certificate to buy qualifying items tax free.
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