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Our 3 Angels, a non-profit founded in memory of Amber Polasek, Brandon Schulze and Tonia Little-Hamilton, made a $1,000 donation to Turtle Wing Foundation. Their fundraising events allow the non-profit to provide help for those in need and help support a brighter future for the youth of our community.
Read moreWHARTON – Wharton County Junior College students enrolled in one of eight vocational programs may qualify for the 2022- 2023 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Education Programs Division Scholarship.
Read moreThe Eula and David Wintermann Library announce the annual Summer Reading Program. The programs will be held each Wednesday beginning June 8 through July 13 at 10:30 a.m.
Read moreOakridge VFD (OVFD) hosted their annual Chicken Fried Steak Dinner, Drawing and Live Auction May 7. The fundraiser supports OVFD and the continued build-out of their fire station. Event directors report they had a great turnout in spite of the hot weather, making this fundraiser one of their most successful events. OVFD thanks neighbors, friends and supporters for their help. Courtesy
Read moreGeeGee Erickson, President of the Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club, presented a check for $500 from Lions Club to Kurt Sunderman, Assistant Chief of Eagle Lake Volunteer Fire Department. “The Eagle Lake Lions appreciate our volunteer firefighters and all they do to protect our city and the surrounding area. This donation will assist the department’s ongoing efforts to obtain up-to-date equipment,” Erickson said. After the presentation, Sunderman, the guest speaker, discussed ELVFD’s collaboration with area firefighters, the equipment owned by the VFD and the need to replace one aging vehicle. Courtesy
Read moreThe USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Colorado County Soil and Water Conservation Districts are seeking input from the public on how to best serve local citizens through Farm Bill conservation programs and technical assistance. The public is invited to attend their Fiscal Year 2023 Local Working Group (LWG) meeting May 25 from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Schobels Restaurant in Columbus.
Read moreColumbus Police Chief Milton “Skip” Edman asked Columbus City Council to consider pay raises for the police department at the May 23 city council meeting. During his April Police Report, Edman mentioned the neighboring City of Eagle Lake recently implemented about a 16% pay increase and retention incentives for their police department.
Read moreThe Lions Sealy Dance Club is sponsoring a dance Saturday, June 4, at the Sealy American Legion Hall with Al Sulak and the Country Sounds providing the music from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Guests are always welcome.
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