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Tri-County Cooperative Ministries begin the Lenten Journey
Tri-County Cooperative Ministries begin the Lenten Journey
Lutheran Churches of the Tri-County Cooperative Ministries, ELCA begin the Lenten Journey with Ash Wednesday Communion Services on Feb. 14. This year’s theme is the invitation of Jesus, “COME TO ME.” We come confessing our sins, seeking God’s healing, seeking guidance, looking to be fed, longing to belong, hoping to discover our purpose, and finding God as a source of strength in all our struggles. 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
St. Anthony prepares for events post-Catholic Schools week
St. Anthony prepares for events post-Catholic Schools week
Students and staff at St. Anthony Catholic School are recovering from last week’s Catholic Schools Week activities. 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
St. Michael celebrates Catholic Schools week with life skills
St. Michael celebrates Catholic Schools week with life skills
02/07/2024 12:00 AM
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL NAMES STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL NAMES STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL NAMES STUDENTS OF THE MONTH 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
Colorado County graduates earn degrees from Sam Houston
Colorado County graduates earn degrees from Sam Houston
HUNTSVILLE – Sam Houston State University released the names of their 2023 Fall Graduates in a list that included several students with Colorado County origins. 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
Nesbitt hosts hometown author and artist for special story time
Nesbitt hosts hometown author and artist for special story time
Nesbitt Memorial Library invites families to a special Pajama Storytime on Friday, Feb. 9 at 5 p.m. with newly published author Lindsay Neath Hall featuring Ralph the Garden Gnome as well as an appearance by Jordan E. Fayette who created the art for the book. 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
Church annual camp meeting
Church annual camp meeting
The Rock Island Full Gospel Church will be holding its annual Camp Meeting beginning on Monday night, Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m. It will continue Tuesday through Saturday night, Feb. 10 with daily services at 10 a.m., 2:30 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. Visiting ministers and singers from numerous states will be there to minister, sing, and fellowship. Meals and refreshments will be served. Everyone is invited to attend for a time of worship, refreshing, and fellowship. 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
St. Paul United Methodist to hold 158th church anniversary
St. Paul United Methodist to hold 158th church anniversary
The St. Paul United Methodist Church at 916 Fannin St. is preparing to celebrate its 158th anniversary since becoming the first African American church in Colorado County. The celebration is scheduled for Feb. 11 at 3 p.m. following normal Sunday Service. Reverend Dr. Diane Carter of Diane Carter Ministries in Oklahoma will return to her birthplace of Columbus to deliver the message during the service. 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
Ribbon cutting at Lamberto’s Brandon House Bistro
Ribbon cutting at Lamberto’s Brandon House Bistro
COLUMBUS – The Columbus Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to a Ribbon Cutting at Lamberto’s Brandon House Bistro on Thursday, Feb. 8. 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
Cavender Weimar wins award for most sales
Cavender Weimar wins award for most sales
WEIMAR – The Cavender Weimar location got a bit of recognition from the Cavender auto family after winning a sales competition that spanned 2023. 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
Live Oak Art Center to host Rodeo Art Show
Live Oak Art Center to host Rodeo Art Show
COLUMBUS – The Live Oak Art Center will be displaying some of the Columbus Independent School District’s artistic submissions into the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo starting on Feb. 7 and continuing throughout the month. 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
Fayette County Community Theater and BRIDGE receive support from Stanzel Family Foundation
Fayette County Community Theater and BRIDGE receive support from Stanzel Family Foundation
SCHULENBURG – The Stanzel Family Foundation reaffirms its commitment to community development by awarding grants to two impactful organizations, the Fayette County Community Theatre and Building Resilience Inclusion Diversity & Growth thru Education or BRIDGE. These grants will support the operations of both organizations as they strive to create inclusive and vibrant communities through the arts and connection. 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
St. Paul Lutheran Church to offer drive-thru ashes on Ash Wednesday
St. Paul Lutheran Church to offer drive-thru ashes on Ash Wednesday
COLUMBUS – The St. Paul Lutheran Church has found a creative way to allow as many people as possible to follow the tradition of Ash Wednesday to commemorate the first day of Lent in the Catholic faith. On Wednesday, Feb. 14, the church will offer ashes for mobile believers in a drive-thru line at the drop-off area of the Lighthouse at 201 Veterans Drive. 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
ELPD celebrates additions, completed training
ELPD celebrates additions, completed training
EAGLE LAKE – The Eagle Lake Police Department celebrated some milestones over the past week as they welcomed a new member to the force and celebrated two current members completing further training in the field. 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
Habitat for Humanity offers free financial classes
Habitat for Humanity offers free financial classes
Colorado County Habitat for Humanity is presenting four free financial classes in partnership with local banks and businesses. The classes will be in February and March covering basic financial topics like money values and influences to spending and savings plans to credit reports and scores and building financial futures. Everyone is welcome to attend. 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
Wellness Council: Being kind can improve your mood
Wellness Council: Being kind can improve your mood
The Wellness Council of Greater Colorado Valley is celebrating the positive impact acts of kindness have on everyone’s health and well-being through their Random Acts of Kindness awareness campaign in February. The co-sponsor for this Campaign is Columbus Physical Therapy, a group that is known for their kindness to all their patients. 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
Prevent the spread of oak wilt in Texas
Prevent the spread of oak wilt in Texas
While winter is the ideal time to prune trees, pruning after recent droughts and freezes may cause more damage than good this year. 02/07/2024 12:00 AM
Narcotics task force arrests three in raid 
Narcotics task force arrests three in raid 
02/02/2024 04:38 PM
Columbus Elementary School with top UIL performers
Columbus Elementary School with top UIL performers
The University Scholastic League had several competitions for students to participate in such as writing and chess. The Columbus Elementary School had several top performers after sending many to perform. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM    1
ST. MICHAEL EVENTS AS THE YEAR REACHES ITS 100TH DAY
ST. MICHAEL EVENTS AS THE YEAR REACHES ITS 100TH DAY
ST. MICHAEL EVENTS AS THE YEAR REACHES ITS 100TH DAY 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
St. Anthony recognizes Catholic Schools Week
St. Anthony recognizes Catholic Schools Week
Catholic Schools Week is here, and this year’s theme is “Catholic Schools: United in Faith and Community”. 01/31/2024 12:00 AM
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