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WEIMAR KOC HOLDS NEW MEMBER EXEMPLIFICATION
WEIMAR KOC HOLDS NEW MEMBER EXEMPLIFICATION
WEIMAR KOC HOLDS NEW MEMBER EXEMPLIFICATION 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
Owen speaks at Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club
Owen speaks at Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club
EAGLE LAKE – On Thursday, July 20, Christine Owen, director of the Prairie Edge Museum, spoke to the Eagle Lake Noon Lions Club about two prominent men in Eagle Lake History: Captain William L. Donovant (18441902) and William Thomas Eldridge (1862-1932). 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
WEIMAR LIONS HOST MENTAL HEALTH DEPUTY
WEIMAR LIONS HOST MENTAL HEALTH DEPUTY
On Tuesday, July 11, Deputy Andrew Lopez from the Colorado County Sherrif’s Office joined the Weimar Lions Club at their luncheon meeting. The Lions said Deputy Lopez solely focuses on mental health and has extensive training in crisis management, de- escalation techniques and hostage negotiations. Roughly 11% of calls to the Sherrif’s Office are related to mental health issues, the Lions said. Pictured are Lions Club President Michael Blackburn (left), Deputy Andrew Lopez and sponsor Allen Bellamy. Courtesy | Mark Dannemiller 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
GIRL FRIENDS GROUP VISIT LIBRARY
GIRL FRIENDS GROUP VISIT LIBRARY
The Girl Friends group from the Columbus Boys and Girls Club got to witness magic tricks presented at Nesbitt Memorial Library by John O’Bryant on July 10. Pictured are Grace McCullough (left), senior Girl Friend, Janet Cordova, Jazmin Cordova, Addison Mack, Magician John O’Bryant, Ann Butler, senior Girl Friend, Camdin Barten, Harlie Lewis, Robin Robinson and Barbara Peterman, senior Girl Friends, and Royce Caldwell, Columbus Boys and Girls Club director; (kneeling) Callen Barten and Savannah May. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
Weimar Vets fall to Clippers 6-3
Weimar Vets fall to Clippers 6-3
The Weimar Vets hosted the Shiner Clippers at Strickland Field on Sunday, July 23. The Clippers scored a run in each of the first three innings while the Vets matched that to tie the game at 3-3 after five innings. The Clippers broke the tie with three runs in the top of the sixth to take a 6-3 lead, which proved to be the final score. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
Weimar FFA receives 3-star rating award
Weimar FFA receives 3-star rating award
DALLAS – The Weimar FFA program had a strong showing at the Texas FFA State Convention with several of their students earning individual awards and recognition. The sum of their parts combined to earn the chapter the 3-Star rating National Chapter Award at the convention after finishing as the highest ranking 3-Star Chapter in Texas for the third straight year. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
Rice FFA student receives highest honor
Rice FFA student receives highest honor
The Rice FFA chapter had some quality representation at the Texas FFA State Convention as one of their students received one of the highest honors an FFA student can receive. Adalyn Rodgers, an upcoming senior at Rice Consolidated High School, received the Texas Lone Star FFA degree to mark her commitment to the chapter and the duties and values that surround being an FFA student. Rodgers and the rest of the Rice chapter will look to improve further and have more students receive the honor for future conventions. 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
RICE CISD BOOSTERS HOST CLUB MEETING
RICE CISD BOOSTERS HOST CLUB MEETING
RICE CISD BOOSTERS HOST CLUB MEETING 07/26/2023 12:00 AM
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
COMPILED BY STAFF 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
Senior Dances are still in full swing at Community Center
Senior Dances are still in full swing at Community Center
EAGLE LAKE – The Senior Dances that take place monthly at the Eagle Lake Community Center, 100 W. Walnut, are still in full swing. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
Columbus Education Foundation hosts Launch Party for CHS scholarships
Columbus Education Foundation hosts Launch Party for CHS scholarships
COLUMBUS – The public is invited to attend the Columbus Education Foundation’s “Launch Party” on Saturday, July 22, 4-6 p.m. at Hound Song Brewery. 07/05/2023 12:00 AM
Check in on Weimar Ladycats' State Championship opponent: Como-Pickton
Check in on Weimar Ladycats' State Championship opponent: Como-Pickton
05/31/2023 01:46 PM
SMCS WEIMAR NEWS
SMCS WEIMAR NEWS
On Wednesday, May 17, graduation exercises were held at St. Michael Catholic Church for the eighth-grade students of St. Michael Catholic School followed by a reception in the school cafeteria. 05/31/2023 12:00 AM
Quilt Guild donates quilts to nursing homes
Quilt Guild donates quilts to nursing homes
LA GRANGE – On Tuesday, May 23, the Colorado Valley Quilt Guild held their second Charity Quilt Workshop. 05/31/2023 12:00 AM
COLUMBUS LIONS AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS TO CHS SENIORS
COLUMBUS LIONS AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS TO CHS SENIORS
COLUMBUSLIONSAWARDSCHOLARSHIPSTOCHSSENIORS 05/31/2023 12:00 AM
WEIMAR KNIGHTS AWARD BIBLES TO ST. MICHAEL EIGHTH-GRADERS
WEIMAR KNIGHTS AWARD BIBLES TO ST. MICHAEL EIGHTH-GRADERS
WEIMARKNIGHTSAWARDBIBLESTOST.MICHAELEIGHTH-GRADERS 05/31/2023 12:00 AM
THE INCREDIBLE KNOCKOUTS, DARLIN’S DINER DONATE TO TURTLE WING FOUNDATION
THE INCREDIBLE KNOCKOUTS, DARLIN’S DINER DONATE TO TURTLE WING FOUNDATION
Left: The Incredible Knockouts made a $1,000 donation to the Turtle Wing Foundation. Pictured are Samuel MacDonald (IK), Edward Kozel (IK), Hannah Bartos (IK), Destiny Psencik (Turtle Wing), Lukas Bartos (IK), Callan MacDonald (IK), Daniel MacDonald (IK), Charlie Bartos (IK), Megan Bartos (IK). Right: Darlin’s Diner recently made a generous donation to Turtle Wing Foundation. The proceeds were raised from their third annual Muffins & Mufflers Event. Darlin’s Diner is a small-town diner and coffee shop, located off South Main in Flatonia, and is open daily. Turtle Wing Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with the mission of helping individuals with learning challenges in rural areas achieve their full potential. Pictured from left areTaylor Swenning, owner of Darlin’s Diner, and Destiny Psencik, executive director, Turtle Wing Foundation. Courtesy photos 05/31/2023 12:00 AM
Fayette Savings Bank donates to schools
Fayette Savings Bank donates to schools
WEIMAR – Fayette Savings Bank recently made a donation to the Weimar Independent School District and St. Michael School from its School Debit Card Program. 05/31/2023 12:00 AM
Weimar Lions present scholarship recipients
Weimar Lions present scholarship recipients
WEIMAR – At their meeting on Tuesday, May 16, the Weimar Lions recognized their scholarship winners. 05/24/2023 12:00 AM
Turtle Wing Foundation awards five $1,000 scholarships
Turtle Wing Foundation awards five $1,000 scholarships
Every year, Turtle Wing Foundation awards scholarships to high school seniors from Fayette, Lavaca, and Colorado counties pursuing college and/or a trade school. 05/24/2023 12:00 AM
Two Columbus students receive Garden Club Scholarships
Two Columbus students receive Garden Club Scholarships
COLUMBUS – The Columbus Garden Club said they were proud to have Columbus High School student Jordyn Templeton, her mother Joyce Templeton, student Ivett Hernandez and her mother Maria Guadalupe Hernandez attend the recent Springtime Tea and Installation Program for the upcoming garden club year. They were there to be introduced to the club members as the recipients of this year’s 2022-23 scholarships from the club. 05/24/2023 12:00 AM
Colorado County Citizen
Colorado County Citizen