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Author gives life lessons with the story of Christopher Kringle
It’s hard to think of Christmas without thinking of the jolly old man in red that represents the giving spirit of the holidays. Santa Claus has been a prominent image of Christmas since the legend’s origins hundreds of years ago. Local author Fawn Young used her gift of writing and creativity to bring new life to the story of Santa with her book, The Legend of the Old Man.Young’s story of persistence through adversity is reflected in her depiction of Santa’s life. Despite the holiday season reaching its conclusion, Young’s personal story, as well as the story depicted in her book, share life lessons that apply throughout the year.
12/27/2023 12:00 AM
WEIMAR LIONS CLUBS HAVE ACTIVE WEEK BEFORE CHRISTMAS
WEIMAR LIONS CLUBS HAVE ACTIVE WEEK BEFORE CHRISTMAS
12/27/2023 12:00 AM
Eagle Lake lights up the town
The Eagle Lake Garden Guild chose the following homes as winners of their annual Holiday Decorating Contest.
12/27/2023 12:00 AM
KAINER FAMILY DONATES SHOPPING TRIP TO BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
KAINER FAMILY DONATES SHOPPING TRIP TO BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
12/27/2023 12:00 AM
NHTSA, law enforcement remind drivers: Drive high, get a DUI
COLUMBUS – Behind bars is no way to spend your holidays!
12/27/2023 12:00 AM
LCRA awards almost a million dollars in grants to support dozens of community projects
Grants aid first responders and community projects across LCRA’s service area
12/27/2023 12:00 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
COMPILED BY STAFF
12/27/2023 12:00 AM
Ballot by mail applications
Ballot by Mail Applications expire at the end of every year. You MUST reapply yearly. We ask that you get this step completed ASAP, so we don’t have any issues receiving your voted ballot back in a timely manner.
12/27/2023 12:00 AM
DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship accepting applications through Jan. 31
Students urged to start application process well ahead of deadline
12/27/2023 12:00 AM
CEF awards classroom grants
Betsy Castro and Lyndsay Schobel, teachers at Columbus High School, were recognized by the Columbus Education Foundation with Classroom Grants for special projects to expand the learning experience of their students.
12/27/2023 12:00 AM
Soar into 2024 with a first day hike at a Texas State Park
AUSTIN – As the year ends, so does Texas State Parks’ Centennial Celebration, but the fun doesn’t stop when the clock strikes midnight. Kick off your resolution to explore the outdoors in 2024 with a First Day Hike at a state park, which will host ranger-guided and self-guided walks, bike rides, paddling trips and polar plunges in honor of the national initiative aimed at getting people outdoors.
12/27/2023 12:00 AM
Remembering early Christmas in Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake Remembers
12/20/2023 12:00 AM
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB MEMBERS GET READY FOR CHRISTMAS
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB MEMBERS GET READY FOR CHRISTMAS
12/20/2023 12:00 AM
Police support Boys and Girls Clubs with ‘Shop with a Cop’
COLUMBUS – The police departments of Colorado County came together in support of the children in various county Boys and Girls Clubs for the Shop with a Cop event.
12/20/2023 12:00 AM
Columbus Garden Club has Christmas Tasting Luncheon
Partygoers enjoyed wonderful food and so much fun visiting with each other and with Santa Claus at the garden club’s Christmas Tasting Luncheon.
12/20/2023 12:00 AM
Texas Senator receives key to city at Weimar City Council
WEIMAR – Texas Senator Joan Huffman celebrated a major milestone for the city of Weimar as they recognize their 150th year of existence.
12/20/2023 12:00 AM
Final Saturday on the Square features a Santa firetruck tour
COLUMBUS – The final iteration of the year for Saturday on the Square had a bit of Christmas flavoring as the event featured an appearance by Santa. Santa took pictures at the square with the families and children present before taking a trip around Columbus with the assistance of the Columbus Volunteer Fire Department.
12/20/2023 12:00 AM
‘Down Home Christmas’
Parade winds through downtown Weimar
12/20/2023 12:00 AM
EL City Council OKs election service by county
EAGLE LAKE – City Council held their final meeting of the year on Tuesday, Dec. 12 to discuss several items including the holiday decorations as well as deciding on accepting an election services contract with the county for the upcoming Municipal Elections.
12/20/2023 12:00 AM
City manager discussion continues at Weimar Council
WEIMAR – The city government of Weimar has continued their search for a city manager to fill the position that has been vacant for just around six months. While there were several topics on the docket for the Council’s regular meeting on Dec. 14, many of the residents present were in attendance to witness the discussion surrounding the city manager position as well as the interview portion during executive session that was revealed and discussed openly during the subsequent public portion.
12/20/2023 12:00 AM
Arrest warrant served for sale of narcotics
GARWOOD – The Austin County Regional Special Response Team fulfilled a warrant for the alleged sale of illegal narcotics on Thursday, Dec. 7 along with Colorado County enforcement.
12/20/2023 12:00 AM
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