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Magnolia Days Festival this weekend
Magnolia Days Festival this weekend
COLUMBUS – Don’t forget the 2023 Magnolia Days Festival is set for May 19 -20 in downtown Columbus. 05/17/2023 12:00 AM
NEW JUSTICE OF THE PEACE SWORN IN
NEW JUSTICE OF THE PEACE SWORN IN
NEW JUSTICE OF THE PEACE SWORN IN 05/17/2023 12:00 AM
City of Eagle Lake swears in new members
City of Eagle Lake swears in new members
EAGLE LAKE – The Eagle Lake City Council had a special meeting on Monday night to canvass the election results and to swear in its new members. 05/17/2023 12:00 AM
New associate judge for Eagle Lake sworn in
New associate judge for Eagle Lake sworn in
EAGLE LAKE – The Eagle Lake City Council held a regular session on Tuesday, May 9 to discuss taking action on appointing an Associate Municipal Judge for Eagle Lake. 05/17/2023 12:00 AM
May 6 official election results
May 6 official election results
The May 6 election was a county wide, joint election with all Colorado County school districts holding a board election and the City of Eagle Lake holding an Alderman election. 05/17/2023 12:00 AM
Columbus class celebrates 50 years
Columbus class celebrates 50 years
On the weekend of April 28 -30, the Class of 1973 celebrated their 50th reunion. 05/17/2023 12:00 AM
Assisted living residents get glamorized for Mother’s Day
Assisted living residents get glamorized for Mother’s Day
Bobbie Jo Contreras, otherwise known as “Colorado County’s volunteer caregiver,” made her rounds throughout the community last week partnering with Arbor Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Eagle Lake, Columbus Oaks Assisted Living in Columbus, and Oak Bluff Village in Columbus to help glamorize the residents. 05/17/2023 12:00 AM
Columbus High School class celebrates 70 years
Columbus High School class celebrates 70 years
The Columbus High School Class of 1953 held their 70th reunion on May 13 at the Phoenix Event Center, 1626 CR 218, Weimar. The 1953 graduating class had 49 students with 14 members still surviving. 05/17/2023 12:00 AM
Community gathers for Peace Officer Memorial Day
Community gathers for Peace Officer Memorial Day
COLUMBUS – In memory of the fallen and in honor of the Peace Officers and Law Enforcement Officials of Colorado County, a Peace Officer Memorial Day tribute was held on the Courthouse lawn on Monday, May 15. 05/17/2023 12:00 AM
ABC presents two new murals in Downtown Columbus
ABC presents two new murals in Downtown Columbus
Anyone driving around Columbus must have seen one or two new murals going up in the Downtown area. The first is on the side of the Tri-County Realty - Double G Realty Group building on Milam Street across from the County Courthouse. The other is at the entrance to the newly named “Artist Alley,” in the 500 block of Walnut Street. 05/17/2023 12:00 AM
Weimar Gedenke!
Weimar Gedenke!
WEIMAR – This year’s Gedenke! was one for the books; not just because the city is celebrating 150 years, but because of how the community came together to have a good time even when the weather appeared to damper the festival’s events. 05/17/2023 12:00 AM
SAS SAINTLY NEWS
SAS SAINTLY NEWS
“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Honor your father and mother–which is the first commandment with a promise–so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.” (Ephesians 6:1-3) Registration for the 2023-24 school year is now open to our entire community. Please stop by the school office for the necessary paperwork or with any questions! We’d love to have you as part of our school family! 05/17/2023 12:00 AM
MAY COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION AWARD
MAY COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION AWARD
MAY COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION AWARD 05/17/2023 12:00 AM
CGC MAY YARD OF THE MONTH
CGC MAY YARD OF THE MONTH
CGC MAY YARD OF THE MONTH 05/17/2023 12:00 AM
Columbus Garden Club had a very busy month
Columbus Garden Club had a very busy month
A More Beautiful Community 05/17/2023 12:00 AM
Brooklyn Eden
Chamber selects new junior ambassador
COLUMBUS – The Columbus Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce they have chosen Brooklyn Eden, Columbus High School Class of 2025, as the new Junior Ambassador for 2023-2025. 05/17/2023 12:00 AM
Weimar VFW Auxiliary Post 5875 installs officers for 2023-2024
Weimar VFW Auxiliary Post 5875 installs officers for 2023-2024
WEIMAR – The Weimar VFW Auxiliary to Post 5875 held its regular meeting on May 9. 05/17/2023 12:00 AM
Gov. Abbott appoints Kelley to LCRA Board
Gov. Abbott appoints Kelley to LCRA Board
AUSTIN – Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed Tom Kelley of Eagle Lake to the Lower Colorado River Authority Board of Directors for terms to expire on Feb. 1, 2029. 05/17/2023 12:00 AM
Weimar Encore Lions awarded for outstanding service
Weimar Encore Lions awarded for outstanding service
The Weimar Encore Lions Club has been awarded the prestigious 20222023 Robert F. Koennecke Award. 05/17/2023 12:00 AM
Parents as Teachers hosts Art in the Park Fiesta Celebration
Parents as Teachers hosts Art in the Park Fiesta Celebration
SCHULENBURG – The Schulenburg/ Weimar Area Parents as Teachers held their annual Art in the Park event on Saturday, May 6. 05/17/2023 12:00 AM
H-GAC’s Commute Solutions inaugural Bike Month Challenge runs through May 31
H-GAC’s Commute Solutions inaugural Bike Month Challenge runs through May 31
Workplaces and community members are encouraged to swap cars for handlebars 05/17/2023 12:00 AM
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