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Seven members of the Colorado County Chapter of the Texas German Society attended the 39th annual convention of the Texas German Society at the Tomball VFW Hall in Tomball Mar. 19.
Read moreStarting Apr. 7 (Turtle Wing Day – wear your Turtle Wing gear!) until May 7 (11th Annual Jack Hoopers Day at the Ballpark) Turtle Wing Foundation will have their #MakeOurMatch campaign. During this time, Chuck Brown Ford will match every donation dollar for dollar up to $5,000. Donations can be made at turtlewingfoundation.org, mailed to PO Box 631 Schulenburg, TX 78956, or dropped off at the office 1201 S. Kessler Ave, Schulenburg, TX 78956.
Read moreThe Columbus Lions Club is hosting the 28th annual Rolling Hills Challenge bike ride May 14. This is one of the club’s biggest fundraisers each year and all proceeds benefit local Columbus Charities. Riders can choose routes ranging from 25 to 100 miles and every registered rider gets a free Lions Burger at the finish.
Read moreSheriff Keith Korenek reports that Deputy Dustin Kieschnick was selected as Deputy Of the First Quarter 2022. Kieschnick has been with the Sheriff’s Office for nearly a year and has five years prior experience. The agency states he takes pride in being proactive and is no stranger to assisting others at any given time. Deputy Dustin Kieschnick is presented with the plaque by Sgt. Ben Wilson.
Read moreEagle Lake VFD hosted a Vehicle Extrication class at Delgado’s Wrecker Service yard last weekend. Firefighters from Oakland VFD, Sheridan VFD, Eagle Lake VFD, Columbus VFD, Weimar VFD, Bernardo VFD, Frelsburg VFD, Wharton VFD, Boling VFD, and Brenham FD attended the class.
Read moreCIS students welcomed DaUpper Room Podcasters at Rice Junior High Mar. 25. Students were able to learn how to create a podcast and watch it come together right before their eyes. A few students were invited to be on the panel to share their views on various topics like entertainment and classroom conduct.
Read moreRice High School Horticulture Department offered a wonderful Spring Plant Sale to the Eagle Lake Community this week. Life Skills teacher Eunice McBeth and one of her pupils, Keyjuan Tyler-Hicks.
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