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Focus is an essential part of getting something done. Sometimes my focus is more on yesterday than it is today. I waste a lot of time looking backward.
Read moreThis column is dedicated to acknowledging examples “of positives” that express the community spirit of Columbus—“Our Town.”
Read moreThe VFW Auxiliary to Post 5875 met for its regular meeting on Jan. 11 with eight members present. President Charlene Muras opened the meeting according to the Ritual.
Read moreIn their first meeting of the new year, Eagle Lake City Council voted to change their meeting schedule at the Jan. 11 meeting.
Read moreRyan and Heather Thomas at 1636 Front Street in Columbus are the recipients of the first Columbus Garden Club Yard of the Month for 2022. The yard is landscaped with pink roses, and two large planters by the front door with a variety of different plants. There are also lots of evergreen plants.
Read moreFarmers Insurance at 834 Walnut Street was selected for the Columbus Garden Club Community Beautification Award for January. The business has three large pots of red roses and a large hibiscus.
Read moreArtwork created by Rice CISD students was taken to NRG Center in Houston to be judged by Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo School Art officials last week. Winners were chosen from three categories: Elementary (K - fifth grade), Junior (sixth - eighth), and Senior (ninth - 12th).
Read moreWho knew? Chewing gum? Sam Houston and his volunteers were encamped at Beason’s Crossing on the Colorado River near future Columbus in the face of Santa Anna’s advancing troops in March, 1836. Not one could have imagined that chewing gum would become a legacy of the man who stormed the Alamo, burned and pillaged homes and farms, caused the Runaway Scrape, and raced to San Jacinto with his army to be soundly defeated in 18 minutes.
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