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I’m not diabetic but I am a sweet guy
I’m not diabetic but I am a sweet guy
01/24/2024 12:00 AM
St. Michael Catholic School awards winners of poster contest
St. Michael Catholic School awards winners of poster contest
The winners of the Keep Christ in Christmas poster contest sponsored by the Knights of Columbus were presented their awards today. Pictured in the front row from left are first and second grade winners Luke Janecka in first place, Annie Wessels in second place and Claire Holman in third place as well as kindergarten winners Joe Marshall in first place, Nolan Holik in second place and Finlay Prichard-Jones in third place. 01/24/2024 12:00 AM
COUNTY REACHES FREEZING TEMPS
County reaches freezing temps
COUNTY REACHES FREEZING TEMPS 01/24/2024 12:00 AM
St. Anthony recognizes National Catholic Schools Week
St. Anthony recognizes National Catholic Schools Week
National Catholic Schools Week 2024 is happening the week of Jan. 28, and this year’s theme is “Catholic Schools: United in Faith and Community.” Student teams comprised of all grades will participate in the week’s activities together with a teacher or staff member leading the way. 01/24/2024 12:00 AM
Columbus Education Foundation participates in Career Fair
Columbus Education Foundation participates in Career Fair
Columbus Education Foundation, Inc., was part of the Chamber of Commerce sponsored Career Fair at CHS on Jan. 17. CEF volunteers engaged high school students in conversation to prompt thinking about career options whether they go on to higher education at college or attend trade school for services or technology. 01/24/2024 12:00 AM
Columbus alum makes President’s Honor Roll
Columbus alum makes President’s Honor Roll
Columbus alum Carson Wray earned a significant honor at the University of Texas at Tyler following the fall semester. The fall 2023 President’s Honor Roll list features Wray’s name after a strong semester in the school’s Engineering program. 01/24/2024 12:00 AM
Full candidate list for local elections
Full candidate list for local elections
The county elections office has released the full list of positions up for election at the upcoming primaries. Several incumbents are up for reelection this cycle, and there are a few candidates that will be running unopposed. Below is a list of the positions up for election and the candidates vying for their respective positions. There are no democratic candidates for any local positions in Colorado County. A full voter’s guide with a description of each candidate will be available in the Citizen in the weeks preceding the election. 01/17/2024 12:00 AM
Weimar VFW holds first meeting of the year
Weimar VFW holds first meeting of the year
The Weimar VFW Auxiliary to Post 5875 met for its regular meeting on Jan. 9 with 11 members present. The meeting was opened according to the Ritual by President Charlene Muras. 01/17/2024 12:00 AM
LA GRANGE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS DONATE TO TURTLE WING
LA GRANGE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS DONATE TO TURTLE WING
LA GRANGE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS DONATE TO TURTLE WING 01/17/2024 12:00 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
01/17/2024 12:00 AM
HHSC encourages cancer screenings during Cervical Health Awareness Month
HHSC encourages cancer screenings during Cervical Health Awareness Month
AUSTIN – As part of National Cervical Health Awareness Month in January, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is encouraging women to get screened for cervical cancer. 01/17/2024 12:00 AM
Students at the Bee School can suit up and watch while a hive of live bees is opened and inspected. The school will be held March 2 in Brenham. Courtesy photo
Central Texas Beekeepers School now accepting students
The 14th annual Central Texas Beekeepers School will be held on Saturday, March 2 at Brenham High School in Brenham, Texas. The school is open to the public for anyone interested in keeping bees or who wants to learn about bees. 01/17/2024 12:00 AM
Community Bible Study invites Columbus women to 12-week study
Community Bible Study invites Columbus women to 12-week study
The Community Bible Study organization invites women in the Columbus area to participate in a 12-week study of Ephesians on Thursdays starting with Thursday, Feb. 15. 01/17/2024 12:00 AM
Sheridan Elementary names honors for second 9 weeks
Sheridan Elementary names honors for second 9 weeks
HONOR ROLL 01/17/2024 12:00 AM
The St. Michael Basketball Boy's Team participated in a tournament at St. Joseph. The team pictured from left in the front row are Cade Wessels, Dayson Mace, Frank Janecka and Hayes Kloesel. In the back row are Coach Rex Kloesel, Gage Kainer, Collin Brown, Brandt Kahanek, Wyatt Janecka and...
ST. MICHAEL
ST. MICHAEL 01/17/2024 12:00 AM
St. Anthony students explore Texas history
St. Anthony students explore Texas history
Members of the local chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas exhibited their Pioneer Life Trunk to Ms. Kelsey Bohuslav’s 4th grade class at Saint Anthony Catholic School. Kathleen Townzen and Donna Pustejovsky from the Dilue Rose Harris chapter presented various replica items from the mid-1800s. These ‘artifacts’ would be used in everyday life, such as maps and currency, household items and toys and games. As each item was presented, students were able to handle, experiment, and enjoy. The class was excited to participate and afterward enjoyed afternoon snacks. 01/17/2024 12:00 AM
St. Anthony Catholic School hosts early 2024 events
St. Anthony Catholic School hosts early 2024 events
St. Anthony will have an Early Childhood Open House on March 5 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Families are invited to participate in an activity, eat snacks and have the opportunity to meet St. Anthony’s 3K, 4K and Kindergarten teachers. Call 979-732-5505 to reserve a spot. 01/17/2024 12:00 AM
Nesbitt Library to host creativity program by neural expert
Nesbitt Library to host creativity program by neural expert
The Friends of the Nesbitt Library are hosting a program presented by Dr. Gerri Hanten on Thursday, Jan. 25 at the Nesbitt Memorial Library for those who would like to become more creative in 2024. The program begins at 2 p.m. 01/17/2024 12:00 AM
FLAG OF THE MONTH CHOSEN BY SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
FLAG OF THE MONTH CHOSEN BY SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
FLAG OF THE MONTH CHOSEN BY SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 01/17/2024 12:00 AM
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB MEMBERS MAKE CRAFTS IN THE NEW YEAR
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB MEMBERS MAKE CRAFTS IN THE NEW YEAR
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB MEMBERS MAKE CRAFTS IN THE NEW YEAR 01/10/2024 12:00 AM
Columbus Elementary fourth-graders experience Texas history
Columbus Elementary fourth-graders experience Texas history
The fourth graders at Columbus Elementary School welcomed members of the local chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. Kathleen Townzen and Donna Pustejovsky from the Dilue Rose Harris chapter presented a Pioneer Life Trunk filled with replicas of items from the republic of Texas era. They sprinkled in a little bit of Texas history while explaining the use of everyday items, household items to toys. Students compared the items to their modern-day counterparts. The class got to demonstrate, handle, and play with the items and relate to their own experiences. 01/10/2024 12:00 AM
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