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Navidad Valley Cattle Women scholarship deadline nears
Navidad Valley Cattle Women scholarship deadline nears
The Navidad Valley Cattle Women are seeking applicants for their 2024 Scholarships. 03/06/2024 12:00 AM
Stanzel Family Foundation’s $15K scholarship application open now
Stanzel Family Foundation’s $15K scholarship application open now
SCHULENBURG – The Stanzel Family Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for the 20232024 school year for their highly-coveted Joseph & Victor Stanzel Memorial Scholarship. 03/06/2024 12:00 AM
2023-2024 Columbus FFA Officers
2023-2024 Columbus FFA Officers
03/01/2024 05:22 PM
Mr. FFA
Mr. FFA
Javier Mendoza is the son of Laura Lozano and Ines Mendoza. He has been an active FFA member all four years of high school and has had the privilege to hold a variety of offices throughout his service.   03/01/2024 05:20 PM
Miss FFA
Miss FFA
Alley Fitzgerald is the daughter of Brian and Rashelle Fitzgerald. She has been an active member of the Columbus FFA Chapter throughout her high school career and has dabbled in a wide array of activities within the organization. She previously served as the Chapter Secretary and currently serves as the Chapter President as well as Area XI President.   03/01/2024 05:20 PM
Quilt Guild holds ‘Best Little Quilt Show in Texas’
Quilt Guild holds ‘Best Little Quilt Show in Texas’
LA GRANGE – The Colorado Valley Quilt Guild hosted their premier competition of the year with the “Best Little Quilt Show in Texas” with several quilters and artists competing for the best quilt in each category. 02/28/2024 12:00 AM
Mitigating the impacts of invasive species in Texas
Mitigating the impacts of invasive species in Texas
Invasive species cause many negative impacts to the Texas landscape, from the displacement of native trees to potentially wiping out entire species. Because of their widespread impact, Texas A&M Forest Service is taking great lengths to help mitigate their impacts and taking time to highlight those efforts during National Invasive Species Awareness Week. 02/28/2024 12:00 AM
Cub Scouts take top spots at district race
Cub Scouts take top spots at district race
BRENHAM – Cub Scout Pack 312 was well represented at the district race on Feb. 17. There were 45 derby racers in attendance with George Bergfeld, Jr. taking 1st place in Webelos and 4th place overall. 02/28/2024 12:00 AM
SENIORS TOGETHER HAS LARGEST GATHERING IN ITS HISTORY
SENIORS TOGETHER HAS LARGEST GATHERING IN ITS HISTORY
SENIORS TOGETHER HAS LARGEST GATHERING IN ITS HISTORY 02/28/2024 12:00 AM
DPS honors achievements and bravery
DPS honors achievements and bravery
AUSTIN – The Texas Public Safety Commission, along with Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steven McCraw, presented two William P. Clements Excellence Awards along with several Lifesaving Awards, a Director’s Award and one Unit Citation, at the PSC meeting on Thursday, Feb. 15, at the DPS Headquarters in Austin. 02/28/2024 12:00 AM
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission awards $20.6 million in local park grants
Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission awards $20.6 million in local park grants
AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved more than $20.6 million in local park grants, a near record, to help create and enhance outdoor recreational opportunities. 02/28/2024 12:00 AM
Sam Houston State University names academic lists
Sam Houston State University names academic lists
HUNTSVILLE – Sam Houston University recently released their list of students that received academic merits from the prior semester. Many students that originated from Colorado County are featured on the list due to their classroom performance at the university. The following is a list of the students from the county that reached Sam Houston’s Dean’s List and President’s List. 02/28/2024 12:00 AM
SMCS COMPETES IN ACADEMIC MEET
SMCS COMPETES IN ACADEMIC MEET
SMCS COMPETES IN ACADEMIC MEET 02/28/2024 12:00 AM
St. Anthony hosts open house, more
St. Anthony hosts open house, more
St. Anthony will hold an Early Childhood Open House next Tuesday, March 5 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. 02/28/2024 12:00 AM
ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL RECOGNIZES CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK, FFA DAY
ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL RECOGNIZES CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK, FFA DAY
ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL RECOGNIZES CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK, FFA DAY 02/28/2024 12:00 AM
Ice cream solves a lot of my problems
Ice cream solves a lot of my problems
02/28/2024 12:00 AM
Weimar Library marches into Reading Month
Weimar Library marches into Reading Month
The Weimar Library is preparing to recognize “Reading Month” for the month of March. The celebration provides even more of a great reason to march into a local library and find a great book to read. 02/28/2024 12:00 AM
Black History Banquet and fundraiser to be hosted at CHS
Black History Banquet and fundraiser to be hosted at CHS
Columbus High School will soon play host to a local Black History Banquet to celebrate African Americans and their contributions to the arts and the country. The event is scheduled for March 2 at the Columbus High School cafeteria at 7 p.m. 02/28/2024 12:00 AM
Hazard Mitigation Plan to be discussed
Hazard Mitigation Plan to be discussed
COLUMBUS – The Office of Emergency management will begin seeking feedback during the public opinion phase of the Hazard Mitigation Plan construction period. After seeking called in and written responses from county residents, the OEM will host a public meeting for residents to learn more about the current plan and to provide feedback. 02/28/2024 12:00 AM
Ribbon cutting at Mraz Quality Golf Carts
Ribbon cutting at Mraz Quality Golf Carts
An invitation is extended to the community to attend the Ribbon Cutting for Mraz Quality Golf Carts on Friday, March 1, at 11 a.m. 02/28/2024 12:00 AM
RHS SENIORS VISIT JUNIOR COLLEGE
RHS SENIORS VISIT JUNIOR COLLEGE
RHS SENIORS VISIT JUNIOR COLLEGE 02/28/2024 12:00 AM
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