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Voter Registration Day gets voters ready for election season
Voter Registration Day gets voters ready for election season
Democracy is most effective when all eligible voters cast their votes. Whether voters vote in person or submit absentee or mail-in ballots, the importance of voting cannot be understated. 09/20/2023 12:00 AM
Adopt-A-Grandparent event held at Arbor Hills
Adopt-A-Grandparent event held at Arbor Hills
EAGLE LAKE – One charitable foundation has taken it upon themselves to look after the county’s elderly as the Restoring Love, Faith and Hope Back to our Elderly ministry has led a campaign of altruism for senior citizen communities in the area. The most recent community to benefit was the Arbor Hills Rehabilitation Center as the ministry led the location’s first-ever Adopt-A-Grandparent event on Sept. 11. 09/20/2023 12:00 AM
NEW RIVERSIDE SCOREBOARD
NEW RIVERSIDE SCOREBOARD
NEW RIVERSIDE SCOREBOARD 08/30/2023 12:00 AM
ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL NEWS
ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL NEWS
ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL NEWS 08/30/2023 12:00 AM
Fun, learning on tap with Boys and Girls Club
Fun, learning on tap with Boys and Girls Club
COLUMBUS – The Columbus Boys and Girls Club has plenty to offer local youth, from after- school programs to learning about science, technology, engineering and math, officials said. 08/30/2023 12:00 AM
WEIMAR LIONS CLUB
WEIMAR LIONS CLUB
WEIMAR LIONS CLUB 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
Livestock exhibits and more on tap at fair
Livestock exhibits and more on tap at fair
COLUMBUS – The 45th Colorado County Fair will have an extended fair schedule for the 2023 season starting with the Junior Livestock Show and Queens Pageant Sept. 6-10 and the Fair and Carnival Sept. 1416. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
Colorado County Fair kicks off soon
Colorado County Fair kicks off soon
COLUMBUS – It’s that time of year again for artwork, baked goods, flowers, canned foods and fun at the annual Colorado County Fair. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts fundraiser
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts fundraiser
Columbus Elementary School PTO is currently accepting pre-orders for Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to grab your glazed donuts for only $15 per dozen and help the CES PTO. The doughnuts can be picked up at Blake’s Kitchen and Kocktailz on Friday, Aug. 25 between 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. While Supplies Last. Contact Charity at 361-7728406 to pre-order your Krispy Kreme today. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
Ginger Stanzel Bosl Memorial Scholarship names first recipient
Ginger Stanzel Bosl Memorial Scholarship names first recipient
SCHULENBURG, TEXAS – The Ginger Stanzel Bosl Memorial Scholarship has announced its inaugural recipient. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
EAGLE LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WELCOMES HELLO INK GEAR
EAGLE LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WELCOMES HELLO INK GEAR
Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce welcomed Hello Ink Gear to the community with a ribbon cutting on August 1, 2023. It was a great turnout. The kitchen items, Tyler Candles and a wide array of t-shirts makes for great shopping experience. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
Rice High School All-Sports Booster Club speaker
Rice High School All-Sports Booster Club speaker
On Thursday, Aug 17, 2023, Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club member Sam Kana introduced the program guest speaker Jamy Dingler, Volunteer Coordinator for Rice High School All-Sports Booster Club. Jamy is a 1993 graduate of Rice High School, where her son now attends. Jamy highlighted two goals of the Booster Club: First: To raise enough funding to award a scholarship to students participating in at least 3 sports each year during the four years of High School plus completing the service work required. The club gives an average of $8,000 per year in scholarships. Second: To give back to the Athletic programs at Rice tangible things such as equipment that will benefit more than one sport. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
Library summer reading ends
Library summer reading ends
The Eula and David Wintermann Library in Eagle Lake had another very successful Summer Reading Program. The theme for the program was,“All Together Now”. Programs were held each Wednesday morning at 10:30am from June 7 to July 19. There were 56 students enrolled, books and certificates were given to 29 of those students who achieved the goals set for the program. Funding for the summer program was provided by a Dollar General Grant. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
COLUMBUS BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
COLUMBUS BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
• Club Schedule – Club hours are Monday through Thursdays from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., and 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Fridays, available to all youth ages 6-18. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
ST. MICHAEL STUDENTS
ST. MICHAEL STUDENTS
ST. MICHAEL STUDENTS 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
Weimar High FFA names its officers
Weimar High FFA names its officers
The Weimar High School FFA branch has officially announced this year’s group of officers that will be leading the organization for the 2023-2024 school year. Each of the students recognized as officers exemplified the values of FFA and showed desire in furthering the program with their own individual success as well as looking to enhance their peers as well. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
SAS SAINTLY NEWS
SAS SAINTLY NEWS
“But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.” (2 Timothy 3:14-15) St. Anthony School was back in session on Aug 9, with the SAS cheerleaders greeting students as they left the lazy days of summer behind and began the ‘2023- ‘2024 school year. Returning students and staff welcomed new students and staff in hopes of kicking off a new year of learning, faith and friendship. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
1746 Scottish Basket Hilt backsword replica up for auction
1746 Scottish Basket Hilt backsword replica up for auction
If you’ve ever been looking for a sword to wield as a mighty Highland warrior, this 1746 Scottish Basket-Hilt single- edged Backsword is for you! 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
Register now for fair parade
Register now for fair parade
COLUMBUS – The call is going out for entries in the 45th annual Colorado County Fair Parade on Sept. 16. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
Deadline set for fair youth pageants
Deadline set for fair youth pageants
COLUMBUS – The 45th annual Colorado County Fair is holding its children and youth pageants 6 p.m. Sept. 7 at Founders Hall. 08/23/2023 12:00 AM
WHS sports booster meet-and-greet features champion softball team
WHS sports booster meet-and-greet features champion softball team
The athletes of Weimar High School varsity sports will have a chance to connect more directly with their community during the Booster club’s membership drive to recruit more boosters to help with donations and volunteering to help the various sports programs at Weimar. On Monday, Aug. 7 in the WHS cafeteria, Weimar residents and sports fans will be able to meet the athletes that will be competing during the upcoming school year as well as partake in a hamburger supper. The state champion Ladycat softball team will also be in attendance for photos and autographs following dinner. For fans of Weimar varsity sports, this is their opportunity to meet and become familiar with the next group of Wildcat athletes before their respective seasons begin in the fall. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
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