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Around The County

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
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Hazard Mitigation Plan to be discussed at public meeting
Hazard Mitigation Plan to be discussed at public meeting
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. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
Beef and Forage Committee to host CEU Educational Event
Beef and Forage Committee to host CEU Educational Event
The Colorado County Beef and Forage Committee is prepared to host their upcoming Beef and Forage 5-Hour CEU Educational Event scheduled for Monday, Feb. 26. 02/21/2024 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. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
GirlFriends group visits local airport
GirlFriends group visits local airport
COLUMBUS – The girls of the Boys and Girls Club enjoyed a new experience as the GirlFriends group took them on a trip to the Robert Wells Jr. Airport on Feb. 12. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
H-E-B launches 11th annual contest in search of the best Texas-made products
H-E-B launches 11th annual contest in search of the best Texas-made products
H-E-B is excited to kick off the 11th annual H-E-B Quest for Texas Best, a competition created to find the best Texas-made products. Submissions for the competition will be accepted Feb. 21 through April 4. 02/21/2024 12:00 AM
Filing period for municipal elections nears deadline
Filing period for municipal elections nears deadline
The filing period for candidates in municipal and local elections will end on Friday, Feb. 16.  02/14/2024 12:00 AM
Arts for Rural Texas unleashes A Riot of Color
Arts for Rural Texas unleashes A Riot of Color
Arts for Rural Texas proudly presents A Riot of Color: Embracing Expressive Chaos, featuring the bold and brilliantly charged works of Jeremy Serna. Serna, recognized for his mastery in transforming canvas into worlds of color, form, and life, brings a unique perspective to the world of impressionist art. 02/14/2024 12:00 AM
Chamber looking for the next Junior Ambassador
Chamber looking for the next Junior Ambassador
COLUMBUS – The Columbus Chamber of Commerce is looking for high school students eager to serve their community as junior ambassadors. The seventh annual Junior Ambassador Scholarship Award is now accepting applicants. 02/14/2024 12:00 AM
Fayette Community Foundation opens 2024 scholarship applications
Fayette Community Foundation opens 2024 scholarship applications
The Fayette Community Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2024 Scholarships, with a deadline of April 1. 02/14/2024 12:00 AM
Green Door Fund launches March matching program
Green Door Fund launches March matching program
The Green Door Fund for Workforce Development and Education, an internal program of the Fayette Community Foundation, is committed to providing job awareness, training and career opportunities to local students and young adults in Fayette County and the surrounding rural region. 02/14/2024 12:00 AM
12-week Bible study starts this week
12-week Bible study starts this week
COLUMBUS – First Baptist Church is hosting a 12-week study of the book of Ephesians in the Bible starting on Feb. 15. The nearly two-hour session begins at 1 p.m. 02/14/2024 12:00 AM
Churches hold Ash Wednesday festivities
Churches hold Ash Wednesday festivities
Several county churches are holding Ash Wednesday events today, Feb. 14, as well as services throughout Lent season. The following is not an exhaustive list of events happening in Colorado County. Contact churches unlisted here for their Ash Wednesday service information as well as Lent season initiatives. 02/14/2024 12:00 AM
Idiots make me look good, so says the boss
Idiots make me look good, so says the boss
02/14/2024 12:00 AM
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB GIRLFRIENDS HELP HOST PAINTING PROJECT
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB GIRLFRIENDS HELP HOST PAINTING PROJECT
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB GIRLFRIENDS HELP HOST PAINTING PROJECT 02/14/2024 12:00 AM
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