Current with the Citizen – Oct. 1, 2025

Wednesday, Oct. 1 | parade starts at 6:30 p.m. | Marley Giddens Center, 245 May St. | Columbus

Columbus High School Cheer and the Athletic Booster Club invite the community to its annual Homecoming Kick-Off and Community Pep Rally. Following the parade, join others for a bonfire, food, spirit tattoos, pictures and Frontier Rodeo at the Marley Giddens Center. Contact amanda.oppermann@cisdschools. org for more information.

Friday, Oct. 3 | 3:30 p.m. | Pilsner’s Café, 4947 Hwy 90 | Alleyton

Calling 1975 class members of Columbus High School! Celebrate 50 years of memories, laughter and friendship then cheer on the football team at the evening game at Memorial Stadium at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $15 per person and include a chicken fried steak dinner and expenses. RSVP by the end of September to Cecilia Smidovec at 979-732-4174 (Zelle, cash, or check) or Cindy Kovar at 979-732-4084 (Venmo @cindy_kovar, cash, or check).

Friday, Oct. 3 | 5:30 p.m. | Potter’s Western Store, 2106 Hwy 71 South | Columbus

Join Potter’s Western Store and the Columbus Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the store’s 60th anniversary and the unveiling of its new mural.

Monday, Oct. 5 | 5-7 p.m. | Columbus Veterans Hall, 1349 Legion Drive | Columbus

Seniors Together will hold its annual drive-thru- only fundraiser featuring the famous Lion burgers cooked by the Columbus Lions Club. Tickets for the hot-off-the-grill burger and chips are $10 and may be purchased at the Columbus Chamber of Commerce office, the Banner Press Newspaper office or by calling/texting John Jones at 979-733-6610. Only 200 tickets will be sold. Seniors Together is a program initiative of Three Crosses Ministries, a 501(c)3. Help keep this seniors’ event free.

Tuesday, Oct. 7 | 5:30--7:30 p.m.

Join Colorado County Sherriff’s Office for National Night Out, an annual community- building event that encourages county residents to engage with and learn about local law enforcement.

• Columbus: St. Paul Lutheran Church from 6:307:30 p.m. and Friends of Zimmercheidt Historic School from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
• Weimar: 100 Block on Jackson Street from 5-7 p.m.
• Eagle Lake: City Hall from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 10 | 6-8 p.m. | Live Oak Art Center, 1014 Milam St. | Columbus

Wednesday, Oct. 15 | 6 p.m. | Columbus Fire Station, 602 Spring St. | Columbus

Join the Columbus Fire Department for an evening of fun, learning, and community! Event highlights include a fire safety and prevention presentation, fire prevention poster awards, door prizes, a bounce house, hot dogs, popcorn, and snowcones. This family-friendly event is free and open to everyone.

Saturday, Oct. 18 | 5:3011 p.m. | Southern Oaks Event Center, 1368 TX-71 Business | Columbus

Honor the history of the Live Oak Art Center and the Brunson Building at the Live Oak Art Center’s Annual Brunson Night Fundraiser! This year, the theme is the Day of the Dead. Enjoy live music by The Emotions, catering by Calle 7 Tacos, a beer and wine bar, bucket raffle items and more. Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased at www.liveoakartcenter.org.

Saturday, Oct. 18 | 6:3011 p.m. | 303 E Main St. | Eagle Lake

Play your hand in poker, blackjack and Texas Hold’em in a night of fall fun hosted by the Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce. Dress up for the Halloween costume contest, bid in a silent auction and enjoy dinner and a complimentary bar all for $40. Purchase tickets online at ww.visiteaglelake.com.