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Insurance agent receives recognition from company
Insurance agent receives recognition from company
Hermann Sons Life insurance agent Mary K. Seifert of Weimar was recognized as a top-selling agent for her sales production in 2023. Seifert earned membership of the Executive Club and was awarded a monetary bonus. 02/28/2024 12:00 AM
Church holds Black History program
Church holds Black History program
COLUMBUS – As Black History Month comes to an end, churches, organizations and nonprofits in Colorado County have been celebrating in different ways. The First Church of the Nazarene hosted their iteration of Black History Month Celebrations with a program that featured poetry and music as they highlighted the arts created by African Americans. 02/28/2024 12:00 AM
A Better Columbus looks to increase community visibility
A Better Columbus looks to increase community visibility
COLUMBUS – A Better Columbus discussed several ways to help improve the community with beautification efforts and community impact initiatives. At their Feb. 21 meeting, the ABC organization resolved to continue their campaign to get businesses to purchase and display flowers as they look to raise funds for future murals in town. 02/28/2024 12:00 AM
Columbus Garden Club selects a Garden Angel
Columbus Garden Club selects a Garden Angel
Brenda Boehm has been chosen the Garden Angel for Columbus Garden Club 2023-24. 02/28/2024 12:00 AM
Financial incentives program aids forestry climate solution practices
Financial incentives program aids forestry climate solution practices
Texas A&M Forest Service is awarding $8.25 million through the Texas Climate-Smart Initiative, a financial incentives program to fund non-industrial, private, small-acreage landowners. The five-year project, led by Texas A&M AgriLife Research and funded by the USDA’s Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities grant, will provide financial incentives to agricultural commodities across Texas. 02/28/2024 12:00 AM
League Of Women Voters to host Black History event
League Of Women Voters to host Black History event
In recognition of Black History Month, the League of Women Voters of South-Central Texas will host a special Zoom presentation, Cotton and Sugar in Texas: 1800-2024, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 28. 02/28/2024 12:00 AM
Ribbon cutting at Mraz Quality Golf Carts
Ribbon cutting at Mraz Quality Golf Carts
The Columbus Chamber of Commerce extends n invitation to the community to attend the Ribbon Cutting for Mraz Quality Golf Carts at 1538 Fannin St. on Friday, March 1, at 11 a.m. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
Nonprofit animal rescue seeking volunteers
Nonprofit animal rescue seeking volunteers
Storybook Rescues, Inc., a not-for-profit animal rescue in Cat Spring, is looking for cat lovers. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
Columbus Education Foundation awards another classroom grant
Columbus Education Foundation awards another classroom grant
The teacher for sixth and eighth grade at Columbus Junior High, Amanda Opperman, recently received a grant from the Columbus Education Foundation to take her students on a field trip to Nasa Space Station. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
100 trips around the Sun
100 trips around the Sun
County resident reaches major milestone birthday 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
Remembering Robert Lloyd and The Farmers’ Improvement Society
Remembering Robert Lloyd and The Farmers’ Improvement Society
There are many familiar names which surface during our Black History Month Focus. They have not only made history in Colorado County, but their good work has continued to grow and develop even beyond their leadership through the years. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
COLORADO COUNTY 4-H MEMBERS TAKE ON COMPETITIONS
COLORADO COUNTY 4-H MEMBERS TAKE ON COMPETITIONS
COLORADO COUNTY 4-H MEMBERS TAKE ON COMPETITIONS 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
COUNTY 4-HERS TAKE ON SAN ANTONIO RODEO MARKET LAMB SHOW
COUNTY 4-HERS TAKE ON SAN ANTONIO RODEO MARKET LAMB SHOW
COUNTY 4-HERS TAKE ON SAN ANTONIO RODEO MARKET LAMB SHOW 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
Wreaths Across America honors ‘Flying Tiger Line Flight 739’ with a Special Remembrance Ceremony
Wreaths Across America honors ‘Flying Tiger Line Flight 739’ with a Special Remembrance Ceremony
On Saturday, March 16, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America will pay tribute to the American heroes who selflessly sacrificed their lives aboard Flying Tiger Line Flight 739 (FTLF 739). Join us for a special event at noon ET at the FTLF 739 Monument on the Balsam Valley tip lands in Downeast Maine. The event will be broadcast live on WAA’s official Facebook page and Wreaths Across America Radio. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
Weimar public library hosting events this week
Weimar public library hosting events this week
Another month is coming to an end 2024. With the end of February and the start of March, it is a slim week of activities at the library. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
Who doesn’t like baloney?
Who doesn’t like baloney?
When I was young, my favorite sandwich was the baloney sandwich. Sometimes, with cheese and other things, but most importantly, baloney. I can’t imagine what my childhood would have been like without those bologna sandwiches. Until I went to school, I thought my mother had invented the baloney sandwich. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
Celebrate Save Your Vision Month
Celebrate Save Your Vision Month
March marks the observance of Save Your Vision Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of eye health and encouraging proactive steps to preserve our sight. Some of those proactive measures include improving access to eye care, promoting regular eye check-ups and providing resources for people in need. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
SAS SAINTLY NEWS
SAS SAINTLY NEWS
It’s Book Fair time at SAS! The Ignatius Book Fair, “Fostering Faith, One Chapter at a Time,” will kick-off after this weekend’s masses.  02/21/2024 12:00 AM
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB MEMBERS CREATE CARDS FOR FAMILIES
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB MEMBERS CREATE CARDS FOR FAMILIES
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB MEMBERS CREATE CARDS FOR FAMILIES 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
SMCS STUDENTS CELEBRATE BEGINNING OF LENT
SMCS STUDENTS CELEBRATE BEGINNING OF LENT
SMCS STUDENTS CELEBRATE BEGINNING OF LENT 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
Backyard Poultry event returns to Columbus Tractor Supply
Backyard Poultry event returns to Columbus Tractor Supply
The Columbus Tractor Supply will host a backyard poultry event on Feb. 24, providing customers with the opportunity to learn how to care for and manage an at-home flock. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
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