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Be sure to get tickets to Birdie’s Bistro, hosted by the Columbus High School culinary arts students. Their Nov. 11 dinner event will take place at 6:30 p.m. at the Marley Giddens Center. For more information, contact Debbie Gregory at Columbus High School.
Read moreWharton Police Chief Terry Lynch takes a moment to visit with Wharton County Junior College students and faculty representatives during the recent National Night Out event. Held at WCJC’s Wharton campus, the event -- part of a nationwide observance -- provided an opportunity for the area’s emergency responders to meet with the public. Food, music and an up-close look at various emergency response vehicles were part of the festivities. Members of WCJC’s Res-Life group volunteered at the event. Pictured, from left, are student Alan Zamora, Chief Terry Lynch, WCJC Residence Life Supervisor Kimberly Gubbels, student Emanuel Huertas, student Macy McDonald, student L.K. Ferguson and WCJC Human Services Program Director Victoria Schulze. Courtesy
Read moreThree people were arrested on charges of illegal gambling Oct. 14.
Read moreThe Rice Lady Raiders volleyball team will be looking for some answers in regards to its recent performance as it fell to the Palacios Sharks in three straight sets on Oct. 19.
Read moreFor a while there, it seemed like the Columbus varsity volleyball team did not know how to lose. Its opponent, the Hallettsville Brahmas, gave the Lady Cards a tough reminder as Columbus fell in four sets to its rival.
Read moreThe annual Parish of the Nativity Fall Fest in Eagle Lake was a big hit Sunday, Oct. 17.
Read moreCutting Edge Beauty Salon at 738 Walnut Street is the recipient of the Columbus Garden Club Community Beautification Award for October.
Read moreYesenia Cervantes of 1216 Rampart Street received the Columbus Garden Club Yard of Month for October. The yard has trailing vinca, impatiens, ivy and purple sage and also includes Halloween decorations.
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