BIRTHS

KOZEL

Edward and Laura Kozel of Bastrop announced the birth of their son Joshua Albert Kozel at 10:53 p.m., April 27, 2025 at Ascebsion Seton Medical Center in Austin. He weighed eight pounds, 12 oz. and measured 22 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Donnie and Elaine Wavra of Columbus. Paternal grandparents are Albert and Rita Kozel of Hostyn.

COLIN

Alexandra Leal and Quinn Colin are pleased to announce the birth of Luther Jaden Colin, at 12:13 p.m., Jan. 3, 2025, at Columbus Community Hospital.

He weighed 7 pounds and 9 ounces and measured 20 ½ inches in length.

He was welcomed home by Kylee Jo Wishert, 1, and Murley Aurora Frederick, 5.

Maternal grandparents are Josie Leal of Schulenburg, Tx. Great- grandparents are Annette Marszalek and Bruce Colin of Buffalo, NY.

HERNANDEZ

Saul Hernandez and Maria Martinez are pleased to announce the birth of Saul Matias Hernandez, at 10:53 a.m., Jan. 22, 2025, at Columbus Community Hospital.

He weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and measured 20 inches in length.

Maternal grandparents are Teresa Molina and Odilon Martinez of Hallettsville, Tx.

Paternal grandparents are Alicia Alvarez and Margarito Hernandez of Alleyton, Tx.

VICKERS

Reese and Karli Vickers are pleased to announce the birth of Kyler Blayze Vickers, at 12:53 a.m., Feb. 1, 2025, at Columbus Community Hospital.

He weighed 8 pounds and 3 ounces and measured at 21 inches in length.

He was welcomed home by Tayten, 9, and Laykin, 4.

Maternal grandparents are Michael and Barbara Sembera of Weimar, Tx.

Paternal grandparents are Joe Don and Linda Vickers of Weimar, Tx.

DAVIDS

Erika Summers and Shanin Davids are pleased to announce the birth of Kai Taner Davids, at 8:31 p.m., March 7, 2025, at Columbus Community Hospital.

Maternal grandparents are Melanie and George King and Kelly Summers of Alleyton, Tx.

Paternal grandparents are Sibel Clark and Malik Clark of Hinesville, Tx.

Great- grandparents are Linda and Reuben Otto of Weimar, Tx and Esma and Omar Gundogan.

ALVARENGA

Layla Renteria and Jeison Alvarenga are pleased to announce the birth of Eliana Jean Alvarenga, at 1:14 p.m., April 14, 2025, at Columbus Community Hospital.

She weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces and measured 20 ½ inches in length.

She was welcomed home by Mael Mateo Alvarenga, 3.

Maternal grandparents are Dean Stordeur and Joe Nanes of Wallis, Tx.

Paternal grandparents are Laura Hernandez-Pena of Wallis, Tx.

Great- grandparents are Laura Stordeur of Houston, Tx.

Great- grandparents are Jose Solis of Wallis, Tx.